Archive for August, 2009
Accompanying the hymns….
On Saturday, the string quartet was asked to play for a traditional church wedding on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, then go on to provide music at a nearby venue for the drinks reception. As usual, we performed some uplifting music as the guests arrived and took their seats, helping to create a romantic atmosphere [...]
Wedding at Fanhams Hall
On Sunday we found ourselves back at another Hertfordshire wedding – at Fanhams Hall once more, on a beautiful sunny day – playing as a string quartet for a wedding ceremony and reception. The couple chose to get married in a garden area to the side of the building, surrounded by high hedges with a green [...]
Wedding at Ware Priory
On Friday we returned once again to play for a wedding at Ware Priory in Hertfordshire. With around 60 guests, the bridal couple had opted for a string duo, choosing the violin / viola combination which is extremely versatile in terms of repertoire. After playing during the ceremony itself, we moved outside with the guests [...]
Weekday weddings….
With a lot of wedding venues charging a premium for Saturday weddings over the summer, weekday weddings are becoming an affordable and ideal choice for lots of couples. One main concern is that friends and family won’t take the time off work but with both Friday and Monday being popular days falling either side of the weekend, [...]
Weddings at Horwood House and RAF Halton
This Saturday we were pleased to be asked back to play for another wedding at Horwood House in Little Horwood, near to Milton Keynes. Although the main house was only built in 1911, it has the feeling of Edwardian splendour and has a sizeable modern extension which is used for the wedding ceremonies and receptions. [...]
Exploring works for String Trio
With Louise away on a much deserved holiday to India, meaning we were not able to explore any more pieces for string quartet, but it was the perfect opportunity to hold another informal get together to explore some lesser known chamber works - but this time concentrating on pieces written for string trio. Apart from [...]
The summer wedding season….
This time of year is as usual, particularly hectic, with bookings on 7 days out of 10. Over the weekend, we provided music for four weddings in places as far afield as Le Talbooth near Colchester, Northampton, Rhinefield House in the New Forest down in Hampshire and a little bit closer to home at the Manor of Groves Hotel in Hertfordshire. [...]
