Review Centre: Pianists (Classical)

"We had Matt play at our wedding, and my word, are we pleased that we did. Matt played some beautiful music, and the contemporary songs we asked him to play at key points were impeccable. Thank you!!!!"

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"Booking Rob for our private party was an absolute game-changer. Not only is he an incredible keyboardist, but he's also an absolute delight to work with. His friendly and accommodating nature made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Rob's versatility is unparalleled; he effortlessly navigated through various musical styles, adding a touch of magic to each one. One standout moment was when the party was in full swing, and the energy was so infectious that we decided to extend the music for an extra set. Without missing a beat, Rob took the lead, suggesting and guiding the group through an additional set that perfectly captured the party mood. It was a testament to his quick thinking and adaptability. It's also worth noting that Rob's dedication extends beyond his musical prowess. He goes the extra mile by handling transportation and bringing his own top-notch equipment, ensuring a hassle-free experience for everyone involved. In short, if you're looking for a consummate professional who's not only a masterful musician but also a friendly collaborator and problem solver, Rob is the ultimate choice. His presence will elevate any event, leaving a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of listening."

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"Robbie was absolutely incredible and great value for money, my dream has always been to walk down the aisle to a mash up of cannon in D with your song and Robbie did it perfectly, Robbie played our ceremony reception drinks and wedding breakfast and he was able to play an array of songs and was happily taking requests - I have to shout out the time and effort he takes on his craft - I wanted to surprise my bridesmaids at the wedding breakfast by having him play the songs they did their first dance to at their own weddings - one of my maids had a Randy Travis country song - not only had Robbie not played this before he had not heard the song - as soon as I asked him he got to learning to play the song in preparation for the day and he played it perfectly! I was blown away that he would do that for us I couldn’t recommend him more a great player and the kindest loveliest most genuine man!"

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"We booked Matt after a friend recommended him to us and we are so grateful! The music for the ceremony was just right and Matt was just so chilled out about needing to fill a bit here and there. The best bit was just walking up to him like lots of our friends did and asking if he could play a song. First, He’ll talk to you while he’s playing and then the song will just appear! It’s infectious to watch, never mind the music. Matt we’re so thankful you came to play for us. See you again I hope!"

Reply by Matt Penn Piano
😆 Thank you… although there are times where I just have to admit defeat - haha! Flexibility around playing means the music can fill gaps that avoid those awkward social silences. I’m always tuned into when it’s needed to take the edge off

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"Mark, thank you so much for your superb playing at our wedding. It made the ceremony so special for us both. There are some good photo's on our photographers website - she caught all the organ action!"

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Lovely comments Ben, yes the photographer really captured some good pictures of the organ. I have used one for my main caption on this site, showing my hands on the manuals of the organ! Good luck to you both for the future.

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"Mark is, quite simply, exceptional. When we were looking for an organist for our wedding, he was the the most responsive, enthusiastic and engaging of anyone that we contacted. He took great care to ensure that we had the pieces of music that we wanted and he surprised us with his range of musical genres. On the day of the wedding, Mark turned up early and spent a lot of time familiarising himself with the church organ. He also brought his own equipment as a back-up which we thought was a good idea. His performance during the wedding ceremony was faultless and had the whole congregation singing along! We could not have been happier with our choice of Mark as our organist. He is great!"

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you Brian and Nicki for such a lovely review, I'm so pleased that the music was so well received by everyone present. We really did have a variety of music didn't we, Vivaldi to Genesis! You were both a pleasure to work with, and I wish you luck with everything that you do in the future. Mark (June 2016)

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"We were delighted to have Robert Dimbleby perform as the pianist for our art exhibition event. He arrived on time and his exceptional knowledge of music truly shone through. Robert skilfully filled our show-space with beautiful melodies that perfectly complemented the art pieces on display, creating a wonderful atmosphere. His performance added an extra layer of elegance to the event, and we couldn't have asked for a more professional or talented musician. Highly recommended!"

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"Thanks for this afternoon, you played the piece beautifully ! It worked because Katie said Yes ! It's her favourite piece, thanks for making it a great day for us !"

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"Amy is a truly wonderful pianist/violinist. We asked Amy to play very personal music for our daughter to sing main vocals at our wedding renewal. Amy played the violin and she exceeded our expectations with the Corrs. Amy performed various pieces at our after party. from our request, which were beautiful. My daughter and I then went on to have piano lessons from Amy and still do! Amy is very endearing, professional and musically skilled and I would highly recommend her for any special event or personal tutoring."

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"Nigel was amazing. We have had so many compliments regarding his playing and ability to play so many songs by request of the top of his head. He really made the day extra special. He learnt the f1 theme tune for us to go along with our surprise theme and made our entrance perfect. If you are even contemplating having Nigel do it as he is a fab edition to any wedding and will not disappoint. We had him for reception drinks and wedding breakfast and it was just perfect."

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"We had a great private concert. Alex was accommodating on music, a good pianist and very pleasant. I would recommend!"

Reply by Keyboard player for gigs, shows and exams
Thank you so much James! I had a great time playing for you and your family, thank you again for such a warm welcome.

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"Just a short note to say a very big thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding at Yaxley Hall last Saturday and a special thank you for ‘our song’…we had a wonderful day and your playing really was the icing on the cake."

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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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"Don't look anywhere else for your live music! Initially we had planned our ceremony music to be a Spotify playlist played through the venue's facilities. We are so thankful to have found Piano Matt! We saw him at a wedding fayre at our venue (Arley House) and remembered him playing Robert Miles - Children. Having come in under budget and seeing a post Matt was tagged in at Arley House, we did some more research. We were pleased to see that Matt was very reasonably priced and contacted him, interested in him performing at our ceremony. My husband and I are big music lovers and there was a loose music theming to our wedding. We wanted something unique and gave Matt what some may call a bizarre brief for a Pianist...britpop, 80s, 90s dance. We also had a request for Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train as guests were being seated due to a loose family tie and it being the Aston Villa entrance song. Who'd have thought this was possible on a piano but Matt smashed it! I'd always wanted Pachelbel's Canon to walk down the aisle to but also loved I'll Be There For You by The Rembrandts. Matt suggested a mash up of the two and boy did he deliver. I'm a bit gutted I missed the guest seating background music ? I love Harry Potter, hubby loves Star Wars and again, Matt's pianist mash up skills stuck again! Utter perfection! Matt was polite, professional and so down to earth from the moment we first started communicating. The video call as part of the planning process was a great way to 'meet' Matt and discuss 'us' and what we were after to make our ceremony truly unique. Matt, it was a pleasure having you perform during our ceremony, thank you for making it so special for us. Nothing was too much to ask of Matt who even helped with the errand of chasing down my maid of honour for my bouquet for our professional photos. Would definitely recommend Matt to anybody considering live music during their wedding day. We loved you as did our guests! ❤️ Aisle walk - Pachelbel Canon / I'll Be There For You Register signing - Star Wars / Harry Potter Exit music - You've Got The Love- Candi Staton"

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"Can't thank mark enough, we forgot to book anyone to play the organ for our wedding untill 2days before the big day, I contacted mark and he went out of his way to make sure our day was perfect, if I could rate you more than a ten mark I would, you saved our day and you were amazing, thank you so much "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
James - thank you for your lovely comments, I was very pleased to help you out at such short notice. Everything went as planned, and you both looked fantastic on the day! All the best - Mark.

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