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Archive for September, 2010

Wedding in Gerrards Cross and The Oakley Court Hotel

On Friday, we had quite a long drive down to Woodbridge Manor in Suffolk where Martin (viola) and I performed as a string duo for a lovely wedding where we were made to feel welcome. After such a long journey the day before, it was very welcome to have an engagement quite locally down in [...]

Corporate Dinner at Queens College, Oxford

On Thursday evening, it was our pleasure to return once more to play at Queens College in Oxford. Although we had performed as a string quartet last time, this time the occasion called for a string duo as it was a more intimate dinner of international delegates from a pharmaceutical company. With it’s high ceiling [...]

Wedding at Fanhams Hall, Ware

On Sunday, we returned to another of our regular local venues - Fanhams Hall in Ware, Hertfordshire. The venue kindly supplied us with a gazebo so as it was a lovely day, it was possible to perform outside and entertain guests on the lawn before the wedding ceremony.  The bride entered the service to Pachelbel’s [...]

Wedding at Wildwood Country Club, Surrey

On Saturday the string quartet for a drinks reception and wedding breakfast at the Wildwood Country Club in Cranleigh, Surrey. The wedding celebrations took place in a purpose built building, located just off the main golf course. We entertained guests and the wedding party under a canopy on a wooden terrace as the weather was [...]

Wedding at Notley Tythe Barn

On Friday, we returned once again to a local venue outside of Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire - Notley Tythe Barn. The barn is an atmospheric rural venue with wonderful exposed beams and over 300 years of history. The owner, Nick was on hand to help co-ordinate proceedings including giving the signal for us to start [...]

Wedding at Letchworth Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire

Last Sunday, Tony (cellist) and I performed as a string duo for a wedding held at Letchworth Hall Hotel, in Letchworth.
It was a big day as altogether we were required to play for over four hours, spread over almost six hours - so although we had plenty of breaks, it was quite a long working [...]