Many people opt to hire a string quartet for the full sound to make a function really special. yet Manor House Music are increasingly being asked to provide music for more intimate occasions - perhaps with fewer guests, or where the sound of a quartet can actually be overpowering. For this reason, we are happy to offer a growing repertoire of music for string duo.

Why choose a String Duo for a wedding?

With a wide selection of arrangements for the combinations of a Violin and Viola or Violin and Cello, a duo is highly portable. We are frequently asked to give a performance that is able to move around the venue - such as playing at various tables during a meal, or moving outside into a garden to entertain wedding guests whilst photographs are taken. The space needed for a string quartet can take up quite a bit of room in a venue, but a string duo is much smaller and highly portable. 

With only two musicians instead of four, a duo takes up less space and is perfect for private functions in smaller venues or if your budget doesn't quite stretch to a whole quartet. With our carefully written arrangements, two instruments can still sound surprisingly detailed.

Another option for smaller functions is to book a solo Violinist. The repertoire for solo Violin consists mainly of classical, light jazz or traditional music. A soloist is again highly portable and is a very popular choice for a wedding ceremony.