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"Mark played during our wedding breakfast on Nov 25th 2016.From first contact Mark was very proactive and tailored his package to meet our needs....he even learnt an ELO song when I mentioned my dad liked the band.He contacted the venue to arrange arrival and set up and contacted us regularly to reassure us that everything was in hand.The music was lovely and created a perfect atmosphere whilst we dined.Thank you Mark."

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"Not much to add to the reviews on this site, CARING, CHARACTERFUL, HELPFUL, EXPERIENCED, VIRTUOSO, PHENOMENAL - we recommended you book him for your wedding or wedding blessing in our case and if we had known what an amazing Jazz pianist he is as well in time he would have been at the reception. H+S x"

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"I still remember the day I first met him at church, when he stood in for our organist and played the most incredible piece. Since then he has shown me the widest repertoire i have ever seen! He can play almost anything you can think of. He also has done many things like helping me pass my grade 5 bass exam with distinction and get grade 5 theory over with, to helping me get a scholarship. Gareth is an amazing man with an unforgettable personality. His arrangements are always amazing and his compositions even more so. I will never forget the jazz rendition of Für Elise he wrote for my thirteenth. He is an fantastic man and i would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

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"Mark, thank you for playing the piano so beautifully last night, it was just perfect."

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"Mark came and played for a Christening here at Stoke. He made the occasion truly wonderful! Brilliant organ playing, having to get here by 9.00am on a Sunday morning, his music lifted the whole service. Mark was helpful with the choice of music for before and after the service and played the hymns at exactly the right pace for the congregation to sing. He can be thoroughly be recommended. He has a really joyful character too. We look forward to welcoming him again!"

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"Mark is a truly gifted pianist with a broad repertoire. He created the perfect atmosphere for our event. "

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"Gareth was a guest organist for a Sunday service when, at short notice, we needed a deputy. He took a great deal of time and trouble to familiarise himself with our order of service and conventions, played the hymns with a real ear for the congregation, and brought true musicianship to the prelude, offertory and postlude. He switched to piano for the sung solo, which he accompanied with real sensitivity to the piece and the singer. The congregation were delighted to have him play for us, and we would have him back in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose."

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"Mark, thank you so much for playing the organ so beautifully. We really loved both the musical renditions and the hymns you played. You're right it did sound magnificent on the new organ! Thanks again for all your help and support, you really helped make the day special and run smoothly!"

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"My wife Lorraine and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony at our small parish church. The organ was in need of maintenance so he brought his own keyboard and speaker system. We chose a range of music from contemporary melody to classical, and Mark fully demonstrated his versatility in his excellent performance, simulating piano, orchestral and organ as appropriate to great effect. He accompanied the hymn singing in a very accomplished way without dominating or following. He took a great effort to establish what we wanted in advance enabling him to fully complement what was for us and our guests a very intimate and unforgettable occasion. Mark proved to be very friendly and obliging and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services for any similar event."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you Tim for taking the time to post your lovely review. The pleasure was all mine, and it was lovely to meet you both.

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" We were very fortunate to have chosen Mark to play at our wedding in September at the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, with Mark’s guidance and suggestions he was able play all of our requested music through the ceremony on his electronic keyboard professionally filling the “Wool Hall” with truly memorable music and during the wedding breakfast performing on the Swan’s Steinway piano in the gallery above the main restaurant giving our reception a truly special atmosphere and our guests were very complementary. We would absolutely without hesitation highly recommend Mark to play at your event to providing a seamless professional service with great communication leaving you with no doubt your music will achieve over and above all of your expectations making your event a very memorable one. Thanks Mark was marvelous Stuart & Gorete "

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"We used Mark to play the organ at our wedding and he was truly spectacular. Not only did he play the organ but he also played the piano and used his piano to play our entrance music via MP3. He ensured that every single piece of music we loved was played and in the best way. There is nothing Mark is not happy to offer and he truly cares about doing the best for your big day. We were so lucky to have found him to help make our day special. If you need someone for your day, you need to use Mark. He makes everything so easy and perfect for you. Get booking! "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Scarlet, thank you for your lovely remarks. I thoroughly enjoyed playing for your Christmas Wedding in Cambridge, the organ was lovely at the Leys School, enabling me to achieve a lovely cathedral sound during the carols making it even more festive! Thank you for choosing me for your big day. Mark (December 2015)

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"Our decision to book Tony was very last minute (literally the week before our wedding) because we felt that we really needed musical accompaniment to our hymns. We were planning to have all other music on an MP3 player. Tony was great to deal with - came back quickly and was very professional in his communications. We arranged to meet at the church the day before and Tony brought all four additional songs that were going to be on the MP3 to see if we liked how they sounded on the organ. He then played them for us. I cant tell you how much better the music sounded on the organ. Tony, you were easily the 'icing on the cake' and the best last minute decision we made. Many of our guests commented on your playing and you were brilliant to deal with. We cannot recommend you highly enough. We're only sorry that it has taken us this long to put up a review. Thanks for helping to make our day perfect. "

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"Mark, thank you for playing the piano so brilliantly at our Wedding Party last Thursday evening. Your music set the perfect atmosphere at the Belvedere, thank you for learning our requests quickly which were played with ease, and you even accompanied our guest West End singer without a run through and no sheet music! Many of our guests commented on your flawless performance and variety of music, Elton John, David Bowie and even Bollywood themes, amazing! We couldn’t have wished for anyone better, and would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone wanting an expert Wedding musician."

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"Anthony played beautifully for our wedding! We requested some difficult repertoire which Anthony played flawlessly and with such expression. He even prepared a new piece for our signing music. Anthony was happy to consult with us to make sure we were completely happy with our music selections. We ended up with a mixture of his suggestions and our requests which worked perfectly on the day! Thank you Anthony!"

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"Mr Giles thank you so much for your beautiful serene music at my late husband's funeral service. You were so accommodating with our wishes for the service and I know it was an odd mix of styles ! Thank you for keeping the hymns moving at a good pace and your empathetic accompaniment of the Pie Jesu. With the finale of the film music you gave a wonderful send off to a loved one and raised many a fond smile. I thoroughly recommend Gareth Giles to you for any service or occasion - a wonderful musician. Thank yo - Janice and family"

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