Review Centre: String Quartets

"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Meols hall. The communication was easy and yet very professional. The music was beautiful and made the perfect atmosphere. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the combination of classical pop covers. Thank you again."

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"Wow wow wow. I booked the quartet to play at my daughter Simone’s wedding. As soon as I heard them play in the church, I knew I had made the right decision. They made a special day extra special."

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"The ladies were brilliant, lots of guests commented on how lovely the music was and it really added that something special to our wedding day. We would definitely recommend to friends! "

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"Hi Anne, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding yesterday and making the day so special for us! So many of our guests commented on how magical the atmosphere felt with you all playing. Thank you very much  Heather  "

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"We had Rosewood String Quartet play at our ceremony and at our drinks reception. The music was beautiful and they were so accommodating, really taking on board the atmosphere we wanted to create at both venues. We got lots of compliments from our guests about their music. A great selection of pieces to choose from and a mixture of different genres. Very professional throughout. Could not recommend them highly enough!"

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"Magenta Strings played at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception earlier this year, and set the atmosphere on our perfect day :)"

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"Our stretto duo (Dan on cello and Adrian on violin) we're utterly fantastic. I had made the booking for our pre-wedding drinks reception fairly last minute as I had a minor panic about a lack of "atmosphere", and I needn't have worried because the pair bought energy and a fantastic repertoire. Many of our guests commented on how great they were, and chastised me for not thanking them in my speech. So, THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

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"I was thoroughly impressed by the event which was a great credit to you."

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"I just wanted to send a quick thank you for the amazing part you played in our wedding last Saturday; everyone has commented on how amazing you all were, and it certainly made my dreams come true walking down the aisle to a string quartet."

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"Thank you so much to the 3 of you for playing so beautifully at our wedding. You girls are so friendly and your music was incredible! X"

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"Hi Anne, You sounded absolutely magical, especially with that backdrop! I will definitely keep you in mind for future clients. Kindest regards, Amy Roberts, Wedding Planner"

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"These amazing musicians played at our wedding in 2016. The variety of their repertoire was brilliant, it was easy to contact them and organise everything with them for the day and overall a very professional group. I couldn’t recommend them any more highly! "

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"I booked Dahlia group for a corporate dinner and they were fab! All the guests commented on how beautiful it was to have a live string quartet. They played such a great range of songs so brilliantly. Heather was super responsive and helpful and the guys onsite were really friendly and laid back. Definitely recommend *****"

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"We hired the trio to play at our wedding ceremony. All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music before, during the after the ceremony. There was even some improvisation requires when the bride was 10 minutes late but the guys handled this wonderfully. They dealt so well and professionally with the celebrant and the staff at the venue and it was genuinely a pleasure to have them play at our wedding. Would highly recommend to anyone."

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