Archive for May, 2011
Wedding at Horwood House, Buckinghamshire
On Friday, Reiad and I performed for a wedding at a venue which is very local to us - Horwood House in Buckinghamshire. We always enjoy playing at this welcoming venue which is set in glorious countryside. The ceremony itself took place in the main room of the house with the string duo situated at the [...]
Wedding at the Medieval Hall in Salisbury
Last Saturday the 21st May the string quartet played at one of the most special wedding ceremonies of the year. The venue was the the historical Medieval Hall in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral. It is a family run concern with the owner John Waddington being the perfect host and making everyone (musicians included) feel most [...]
Wedding at Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire
Last Wednesday 18th May the string quartet played for a wedding in the grand setting of Fawsley Hall located in the Northamptonshire countryside. As we were due to play in Knightley Hall as guests were arriving we arrived early to set up and find a place to store our cases. The venue helpfully brought us [...]
Bicentenary of Lloyds of London
On Monday the 16th of May, the quartet were engaged to provide a very special kind of background music for a corporate function at Lloyds of London in Lime Street. The party was to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lloyds and this specific event was associated with the maritime insurance divsion, with members of staff [...]
Wedding at the Swan in Streatley on Thames
Last Saturday the quartet went down to the beautiful village of Streatley on Thames where a couple were getting married at the well known hotel and wedding venue ‘The Swan’.
As it was a lovely, warm day we played under a gazebo on a lawn next to the Thames as guests assembled and made their way [...]
Friday the 13th May - Concert in St Giles Church
On Friday, we gave our summer concert in our local village Church (St Giles, Cheddington). It was once again a real highlight of our musical year with such a warm and appreciative audience of around 70 people, many of whom are our friends and neighbours and some who come from further afield.
The theme of the [...]
Wedding at Prested Hall, Essex
On Thursday, Adrian and I performed as a string duo for a wedding held at Prested Hall in Essex. This was the first time we’d played at this charming venue and it was a fine, warm day. Although Thursday isn’t the obvious choice of day for a wedding, it worked really well as an intimate gathering [...]
Concert at the Red Hedgehog, Highgate
Last Sunday the 8th of May, we played for the first time at the intimate North London chamber music venue - The Red Hedgehog. The Red Hedgehog is named after the 19th century coffee house ‘Zum Roten Igel’ - a favourite social venue for composers such as Brahms, Schubert and Mendelssohn. The recital we gave [...]
Birthday Party at Le Gothique
Last Saturday, Adrian and I performed as a duo at the interesting location of Le Gothique restaurant and bar which is part of the Royal Victoria Patriotic building in Wandsworth common.
The courtyard was partly covered by a canvas which allows guests to mingle outdoors regardless of the weather. This also meant that we were able [...]
Wedding at the Marriot Hotel, Swiss Cottage
Last Sunday, Julia (cellist) and myself played as a string duo for a wedding in North London. The ceremony took place at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church and it was the first time we had played for a Greek Wedding ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience as it was full of traditions which were [...]
