Classical Music

Great Wedding Entertainment represent many top Wedding Harpists, String Quartets and other fine classical acts available to add class and sophistication to your ceremony or reception.

STRING QUARTETS

If you have a preference we represent all Male, all Female and mixed String Quartets.

ONE OF OUR ALL FEMALE STRING QUARTETS
Very surprising and very different: not your average string quartet! The group comprises flute, violin, viola and cello. Whether the four members of the wedding quartet are playing to the Astra Zeneca sales force or the public and tourists passing through Covent Garden, they stand out as bright and talented ambassadors of classical music.

This quartet is passionate about music and taking live music to new audiences.

  
   

ONE OF OUR ALL MALE STRING QUARTETS
Made up of four professional musicians who have blended their classical training with the popular melodies of all ages.

The result is as delightful as it is distinctive. It is little wonder that this classical quartet have established themselves as firm favourites amongst a prestigious and loyal group of clients.

The Quartet will help make your occasion truly memorable and have developed a very wide repertoire and will be pleased to tailor a programme of music specifically for your wedding.

  

Part of their repertoire:

The Light Collection
Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Pennies From Heaven, Penny Lane, Fascinating Rhythm, The Shadow of Your Smile, Scott Joplin Rags, Moonglow, Alexanders Ragtime Band, Singing in the Rain, Music by Cole Porter, Music by George Gershwin, Plus hundreds of other arrangements.

The Classical Collection
Vivaldi Four Seasons,  Mozart & Hayden,  Boccherini, Mendelssohn,  Dvoprak,  Johann Strauss. And more…..

Singing in the Rain Haydn Serenade Scott Joplin
Boccherini Minuet When I'm 64 Pachelbel Canon

We also represent many other String Quartets as well as Soloists, String Duos and Trios.

HARPISTS

These are details of just two of our Harpists:

FIONA
Fiona’s beautiful playing provides the perfect accompaniment to your wedding reception or wedding ceremony in venues large or small. Fiona performs regularly at prestigious events held for Royalty, Heads of State and corporate clients. These include Prince Charles, Baroness Thatcher, George Bush, the V&A and BP. Fiona is a professional musician, classically trained at the Guildhall School of Music and the Vienna Conservatoire.

She now plays for many leading orchestras and chamber ensembles and gives live broadcasts for Radio 2, Radio 3 and Classic FM. Fiona’s extensive and varied repertoire can be tailored to suit the requirements of individual clients.

My Funny Valentine Blue Moon
Everybody Wants To Be A Cat Moon River
 
   

EMMA
Emma gained a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music. Whilst at the Academy, Emma gained sponsorship from the Foundation for Sports and the Arts and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.

She has received numerous prizes including the United Kingdom Harp Association Award, the Julia Leney Harp Prize, and the Daphne Boden Harp prize in the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition.

Emma has recently featured as a “rising star” in the BBC Music magazine and has performed as a soloist at the Purcell Room where she was featured as a “Fresh” artist in Dec 2001.

She also performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the UK and abroad, including Russia, Denmark, France, Greece and Norway.  Closer to home she has made a series of solo recordings for Radio 3’s “In Tune”. She has also played on the Overture Series and has performed a solo recital on Classic FM.

  

CLASSICAL GUITARISTS

We also represent many classical guitarists. They are a great alternative to a harpist and are able to move from one location to another quickly!

EDWARD
Edward studied classical guitar with the late George Clinton. He gave his first recital when he was 16 at Burgh House.  He soon diversified and became a leading exponent of Flemenco guitar. Since moving to Brighton in 1970 Edward has become a well-known teacher of both Classical and Flemenco guitar.  He taught for over 20 years at the University of Brighton and now teaches at Roedean and St. Aubyns.  Edward has frequently performed both styles of guitar and in 1994 recorded his first CD playing recorder duets with Galina Mendes.

He has also written three teaching books covering styles of guitar from Classical and Romantic through to Folk and Blues. He has played at many venues including the Royal Pavilion and the Grand Hotel in Brighton.