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"Hi Rachel, Just wanted to say a big thank you from Sonali and myself for your performances on Monday! We were very impressed by the all the entrance arrangements and Sonali was over the moon that you were able to play dangerously in love for her song! Thanks again, Gavin"

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"I would absolutely recommend this quartet for your events! They are literally a string instrument jukebox. I was maid of honour at a wedding recently and had the pleasure of listening to them play a plethora of songs from video games, rock and alt, 90's pop and much more! Many of the guests had fun playing "guess that song" whilst enjoying pre-ceremony appetisers, and during the main meal. An experience I won't be forgetting in a hurry! 10/10 would definitely recommend. "

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"I write to thank you for performing at our wedding ceremony at the Swan. Our guests remarked on the quality of the music - and I loved the atmosphere evoked. We especially would like to thank you for being so flexible and moving outside after the ceremony. You were accommodating and gracious - thank you for this."

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"We recently hired Petford Ensemble for an event and were incredibly impressed with their performance. The music was a perfect blend of classics and modern takes, reminiscent of the soundtracks from Bridgerton! We can't thank them enough for adding such a magical touch to our event. We will definitely be booking them for future events and highly recommend them to others."

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"We had a wonderful wedding the ceremony was lovely and the music was beautiful. So many of our guests have commented on the music. Thank you for all your help throughout our planning. Is there an address I could send a thank you card that yourself and the musicians would see? "

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"Hi Anne, Thank you for the fabulous playing, as always. I think it was a terrific concert all round. All the best, Sent from my iPhone"

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"We absolutely loved having The Capriccio Quartet play at our wedding! They were brilliant from start to finish. Truly talented, professional, and friendly. Excellent communication before the event and have such a wide repertoire. Many thanks again! Would so highly recommend!"

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"Lizzie and I would like to thank you for the amazing performance on our wedding day in November at Rudby Hall. We had so many comments to say how perfect the addition a string quartet was while people arrived and then after the ceremony and we completely agree with them. With a mixture of classical songs and modern covers it really was a great fit for our special day. The additional songs we requested were also perfectly executed and we will remember them whenever we think back to the day. We both highly recommend The North West String Quartet to make a wedding that bit more memorable. "

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"We had a fantastic experience, in the run up to the big day they were brilliant, provided a great list of songs to choose from and even managed to get songs which weren't on the list. They were so professional on the big day, they were at the church early, already had things ready to go and played wonderful music. We couldn't have asked for a better service and would highly recommend. A big thank you to Element string duo whom helped to make our wedding day special."

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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 say a massive thank you to the Warwickshire Strings for playing at our wedding. We were so impressed with the guys and the music really made the atmosphere of the ceremony and reception. We really appreciate the hard work the guys put in so please pass on our thanks. We would not hesitate to use you again in the future and would highly recommend you also. "

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"Hi Gordon, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on 5th September. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed listening to your music. We really appreciated you moving around so many times to accommodate the weather too. Would highly recommend you to others. Thanks again. "

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"Wow! We booked these after seeing them at the Birmingham wedding show. We had no idea we wanted them until we heard them and instantly knew we had to have them for our wedding. Everything was fantastic from booking until the day. They were a great hit with our guests and I would 100% recommend. Thank you all! Xx"

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"I just wanted to say a huge thanks, the music was amazing, so many people have let me know how good you were too! I have a family friend that has been playing the cello for over 20 + years and couldn't stop raving about how talented you were! (Council Room Stockport Town Hall: 13th July 2024)"

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"You guys were absolutely fantastic last night! Real pleasure X"

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