Review Centre: Pianists (Classical)

"Thank-you so much for the music! We loved the pieces that you chose and thanks for playing all of our requests. It set the atmosphere perfectly and the sound levels were just right so that people could chat and hear the music at the same time!"

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"Good communications and arrived in good time. Alan added a great third dimension to our house party. All our guests were captivated by the piano music beautifully played. David and Lynn ( Southampton ) "

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"Alan was exceptional from beginning to end. Brilliant organisation, made sure he understood and performed what we hoped for. Was AMAZING on the day and created the perfect atmosphere for Winchester College. Thank you Alan!"

Reply by Alan H
Many thanks for your impressive review. It was an absolute pleasure to perform for your wedding.

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"Stephen is a brilliant wedding pianist. Very talented and professional. He helped us select the pieces for our wedding and played them beautifully. Highly recommended."

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"The music was perfect and set the scene beautifully. In fact, some of the guests said to me after how beautiful it was and loved the song choices you'd played. It was really appreciated and was a lovely touch to our day."

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"From initial contact to the final note, Nigel was an absolute pleasure to work with. His talent is undeniable; a truly gifted musician. The communication was excellent throughout the entire process, making the booking seamless and stress-free. The repertoire was vast, offering a wide range of choices to suit any taste, and the willingness to learn a special song for my daughter's 18th birthday was above and beyond. Nigel's personable nature added a special sparkle to the party; he was a delightful presence and created a wonderful atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend him – you won't be disappointed!"

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"Mark played for us at our marquee wedding during the drinks reception and meal. So many of our guests commented on the quality of Mark's playing and how it made such a lovely addition to the event. Mark was very flexible with all aspects of his performance and even performed a duet with one or our friends playing the saxophone. We left it to him to choose the playlist which was perfect for the various stages of the event. He also modified it according to the weather at the time! I would highly recommend Mark for your wedding or any other event."

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"We are very grateful for Andrew’s talent and skill. His sensitive piano playing enriched our daughter’s wedding ceremony. Great talent! Brilliant!"

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"I would highly recommend Simon and would use him for future events. Simon was so friendly yet perfectly professional and helped make our day run with ease. We had a really loose plan and he was completely adaptable to our ideas and played flawlessly throughout the ceremony and drinks reception. He was even kind enough to help our choirs pianist before he was contracted to start. I would highly recommend Simon and would use him for future events."

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"Thank you for helping to make our wedding such a special day."

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"I contacted Louise prior to our wedding which was held on the 26 August 2022 at St Mary at the Elms Church in Ipswich. I found Louise very helpful when it came to making arrangements, I planned to hold our reception at the Dove Inn, St Helens Street, Ipswich. One might think this was not a very posh venue for a wedding and one would be right. However, our Beckett family have had very close ties to the Dove Inn since the late 1800s. So, it is a very special place for us and has been a place we meet for birthdays and special evens as well as being a place to go for a quite drink etc. The wedding was held outside at the back of the pub, best described as a semi covered area with very large square canopies. I was surprised that Louise accepted the engagement as it was very apparent that Louise is a very experienced, professional, and celebrated pianist that you would be well suited at very high-class hotels and such events. Plus, she agreed to travel from Diss in Norfolk to play for us. I needed to make more than one last minute adjustments and I found Louise to be very versatile and she clearly understood what I was looking for. We agreed that she would play a mix of classical, light jazz and Frank Sinatra style of music, which Louise played to perfection. I had in the region of sixty-five guests. I originally agreed with Louise to play for two hours, expecting guests to switch off after that as there were no dancing facilities. Louise’s music was so infectiously pleasing to the ear that I asked her to play for another hour, because the atmosphere was electric and I did not want to lose that harmony that she was creating as the hour neared to the end, I begged her to play for another hour, which she agreed to. I have taken time to write this extended review because I am a person that wears my heart on my sleeve, and I am open and honest with everyone. Despite my brief to Louise, that I wanted her to feel like a guest and not just the pianist, I asked her to take regular breaks and participate in the ongoing buffet. I can honestly say that Louise played for four hours almost none stop. In my opinion this was way over the call of duty. I do however have one criticism of Louise if it can be called that. Louise I honestly believe that you should increase your fees. What you did for my wife and my guests was incredible. You made our day extra special, and your fees should be increased for the magical music and memories that you create. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Doug Beckett "

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"I cannot recommend Nigel highly enough! He performed at our wedding for the ceremony and drinks reception and was just perfect. We had a couple of requests which he learned beautifully and the rest we just let him work his magic. Do not second guess your decision to book him, Nigel is a true professional and was faultless both in the run up and on the day."

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"Five-Star Google Review: "Nigel was absolutely fantastic at our wedding! Really made the day extra special. Big thank you to him"

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"Ben Costello recently provided organ and piano accompaniment for the choir Auriga Capella, at a memorial concert in London. Due to the nature of the concert there was very little time for him or even some members of the choir to rehearse together before the concert, but thanks to Ben’s sensitive and expert accompaniment, no one would have known. He played with precision and flair. If the choir ever had the opportunity, we would certainly like to work with him again. "

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"When I first met you, Nigel I knew you were going to be the perfect pianist for our wedding. Personable, knowledgeable and very accommodating; working on new material just for us. Nothing was too much trouble. You even made sure that I was happy with your suit and ensured that the flower arrangement on your piano matched the theme of the day. Those details make all the difference and was very much appreciated. Nigel, thank you for your part in making our day special, you truly were a delight and the ultimate professional X"

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