Hire string quartet in London

Giardino Strings was founded in 2000 by David Giardino who studied under Italy’s leading violinists Riccardo Brengola at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena and Alberto Fiore at the Conservatoire in Rome. David has extensive professional experience and his credits include Rome Opera House, London Concert Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet, London Soloists, Cunard Cruise Liners and he is also a session musician for the BBC. Giardino Strings is a distinguished ensemble composed of highly regarded professional musicians who have played extensively in concert halls across Europe. The group specialises in professional music engagements, weddings, corporate and Bollywood events, parties and Jewish celebrations including Bar Mitzvahs and weddings. The group is especially versatile and can perform as a solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, octet or chamber orchestra depending on your request or budget requirements. The group’s repertoire of strin...

Trifonics is an outstanding flute and strings trio with unimaginable performance skills. Being in the UK's premier league of classical musicians, these three ladies have performed on stages all around the world. Not only is this trio what you would imagine a classical performance to be, Trifonics have a specialist skill in being able to sing, dance and interact whilst playing bringing a classical music to a new level. Brought together by meeting whilst busking in the historic Covent Garden, Trifonics have performed regularly in venues around London including 'Villa Di Geggiano' - Chiswick where their rendition of the Can-Can went down a storm. "It was something quite outstanding to watch them dance the Can-Can whilst playing so in tune, including the cellist!" - Elizabeth Rennie. Trifonics also have an extensive repertoire of background music where the harmonious melodies of the flute and strings serenade quietly in the background while peopl...

The Stretto Quartet is a sought-after ensemble for social events, corporate functions and weddings, in London and further afield. They are happy to travel to your event, and will bring with them their professional approach, reliability, flexibility and sense of fun. If you are looking to find a string quartet consisting of four individually talented players who combine to perform with a considerable flair and zest, this is the string quartet for you. The four members of the Stretto Quartet first worked together during a tour of Chennai, India. Three members of the group toured China together, and two studied in the USA before meeting their Canadian violinist. Though clearly well-travelled, they have also individually appeared in Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on screen in the film of Les Miserables, and with the Welsh National Opera. They enjoy playing all styles of music, from Mozart to Michael Jackson, and convey their...

The Celli Quartet is an exciting all-female cello ensemble, unique as a string quartet in its four-cello line-up. Based in London and Brighton, performing gorgeous music from classical to pop for corporate events, weddings and recitals, the four cellists create a beautiful rich sound that goes beyond background music, playing with style, energy and passion. Also hireable as a Celli Duo, or Solo Cello with backing amp for smaller events.

The Ealing String Quartet is formed from graduates of from the Royal College of Music. As young, dynamic professionals, their ability to perform at the highest level has led them to play at high profile events in venues including Clarence House, Kensington Palace, Lambeth Palace, the Saatchi Gallery, and for clients such as John Lewis, Barclays Capital Connect, Grossmith perfumes and Coutts & Co. They also perform regularly in the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery and recently appeared on the Andrew Marr Show. They also have performed extensively for wedding’s all over the country including venues as the Royal Opera House, Syon Park, Great Fosters, Notley Abbey, Ritz and Lanesborough Hotel. Individually, each member is rapidly making their mark on the London music scene, playing with many of the top orchestras, pop artist, recording and filming for Sony, the BBC and performing at concert venues around the UK. The Ealing String Quartet ...

The Viva Saxophone Quartet plays everything from Bach to Queen! The mix of easy listening swing, ragtime and popular classics is perfect for background music or events.​ Saxophone quartets are a very versatile ensemble, capable of sounding almost organ-like and beautifully classical one moment and uproariously jazzy the next.

The Crystal Palace String Quartet was founded by graduates of Britain's top music colleges. Their shared passion for chamber music has allowed them to acquire an extensive repertoire and to gain experience in providing live music for all kinds of events, ranging from weddings, civil partnerships, parties and corporate functions to band music, sessions, and TV. Their repertoire ranges from baroque to pop and covers nearly every imaginable genre in between. The Crystal Palace String Quartet can be booked as a duo, trio or quartet.

Hayley enjoys an extremely varied musical career and is as much at home on the classical concert platform as she is as a session violinist, recording and performing with world-famous pop artists, or touring the world's largest and most prestigious venues. Engagements in 2015 included recording sessions and TV and concert appearances with artists such as Adele, Stereophonics, Duran Duran, Take That, Sam Smith, Rod Stewart, Lianne La Havas, Ellie Goulding, Izzy Bizu, The Shires, Bjork, Jess Glynne, Hozier, James Bay, Sigma and Rita Ora as well as a solo performance during the candle-lighting at the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in London in the presence of The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Engagements abroad included trips to Miami, Doha, Dubai and Prague as a Solo Electric Violinist or Lumina the Laser Violinist, as well a month long tour of the USA with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

City String Ensemble is a versatile and stylish ensemble which can cater for any occasion with a choice of string quartet, string trio or string duo. With a repertoire to suit all, we are certain to complement any event, be it big or small. From weddings and parties to corporate events and functions booking with City String Ensemble cuts out the middle-man of an agency. This means you are in direct contact with the musicians who will be playing at your event, ensuring not a single detail is missed.

A newly formed string quartet based in London, focusing mainly on classical repertoire.

We are the most entertaining and versatile string ensemble you'll ever see.. Completely at home doing the whole seated background, elegant string trio thing (we all trained at the best music colleges there are), but we can then also get up, get rid of our music stands and really give your guests a show to remember- singing, dancing, serenading, flirting and getting the audience to clap along in delight! Our repertoire includes popular classics, more recent pop tunes, foot tapping gypsy numbers as well as any special requests you might want to throw our way! We are completely self contained- no mics or stages needed. We are new to Poptop but have been playing at weddings and parties for the last 10 years, all over the UK and beyond!

Looking for entertaining background music for your wedding or function? Need musicians with a wealth of experience an enormous range of music at their fingertips, public liability insurance and well presented? Then look no further! We have immense experience playing for functions of all kinds be that civil or church ceremony, drinks reception, masquerade ball, christening, birthday party, dinner...... We've done it all. Based in Herts we take bookings in Herts, Beds, Essex and London

Liquid Strings quartet, trio or duo (and sometimes solo performers) are made from some of the finest young players in London. We provide you with superb live music and superbly presented musicians to enhance your wedding or corporate event. Smooth service and guaranteed availability ensure that one aspect of your event is easy to sort out - we know and play in lots of different venues in London, and if it's a new one to us, we'll do any research required about the use of strings for the event so you don't have to. Having played to celebrities and royalty alike, we are confident of doing a fantastic job for you - have a look at the website and feel free to contact us today to discuss your possible requirements.

Léonie is currently based in London and has worked as Principal with Northern Ballet, Orchestra of the Swan and the British Philharmonic Orchestra, No.2 with English National Opera and the Philharmonia and No.3 with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also performed in the BBC Proms with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestra, including on the prestigious First Night of the Proms. She has also played as a soloist for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, recorded at Abbey Road and played with artists including Jason Donovan, Shirley Bassey and Jeff Beck. She has also played live on BBC Radio 3 with her quartet and the Philharmonia, and as a soloist on Radio New Zealand as part of a month long tour with pianist Michael Higgins which was sponsored by the British Council and Royal Overseas League. Léonie was the 'cellist on the Tori Amos musical “The Light Princess” at the National Theatre in 2013-1...

London Based Electric Violinist Ray Louise Coyle has been playing the violin since the age of four. Initially classically trained, Ray has recently been performing in Europe, the Caribbean and Middle East as part of a live show combining House Music and Live Performances, playing alongside a multitude of DJs and providing solo entertainment in the form of Classic Pop, HipHop and Bollywood shows. Events and Bookings range from Corporate to Private Parties, Solo Act with Backing Track or Live accompaniment and Walking Act with DJ. Previous clients range from Cadillac to Red Bull the Military to Private clients performing for Opening Parties, Weddings and Club Nights.

The Aviva String Quartet is an all female String Quartet, with an enviable reputation as one of London's leading String Quartets, the Aviva Ensemble has been providing beautiful music for all kinds of occasions for over ten years. All of our members are conservatoire-trained professionals, who are highly sought after musicians in their own right. We pride ourselves on the professionalism of our service, and are committed to making your event special. We are always prepared to 'go the extra mile' so that you don't have to. Our members work with some of the country's finest Orchestras, including: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The London Philharmonic Orchestra The Philharmonia Orchestra The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra The String Quartet has played at various prestigious venues including: Hampton Court Palace - London The Tower of London Kensington Palace - London The Grosvener Park Hotel - London The Royal Lancaster Hote...

These a girls are a great fresh new band. Performing a choice of background music options from 2 x 45 minute of swing, jazz and pop music OR 2 x 30 minutes of pop music from memory roaming amongst your guests. The girls are also available for on stage performances doubling in vocals. Please enquire for more details on this option. BIOGRAPHYAn all girl saxophone quartet. Performing popular music, jazz and big band hits. The girls trained at London's leading music colleges drawn together through friendship and creativity. Individually they can be seen with some of the best orchestras in the UK, headlining on cruise ships and performing around the world with Hed Kandi. Collectively they are a group not to go unnoticed. Styled in gold and black outfits or all black. A great alternative to a string quartet or a jazz band for your event. The girls are also available as a horn section for session work, tours and TV, backing pop artists or performing ...

Blue Topaz Strings is a stylish female string trio or quintet comprising two/four violins and double bass. We can also provide string duos and string quartets.We provide a unique and memorable experience for weddings, corporate events and private functions. Elegant, sophisticated and versatile, we are available to perform on both acoustic and electric instruments. We also have our own sound system and sound engineer enabling us to amplify our music to the desired level for any party or room size.Trained at London’s finest music conservatories including the Royal Academy of Music, we fuse classical instruments with pop and jazz styles.Blue Topaz performs music from a diverse and extensive bespoke repertoire ranging from Bach to the Black Eyed Peas.We arrange all repertoire ourselves creating original versions of well known music. This also means we can arrange any piece on request no matter how unusual!Blue Topaz have played for many prestigi...

Young and vibrant, The Lady Godivas are an all-female classical and electric string quartet. Professionally trained at the top conservatoires in the world, the girls deliver a classy, sophisticated performance – with a cheeky sense of humour! They love to engage audiences large and small with a tongue-in-cheek take on the light classics cleverly put together into an accoustic show, while their electric show weaves through the sounds of tango, film music and iconic pop tunes. With music ranging from Bach to Lady Gaga, musical taste buds are bound to be titillated. They thrive at showing off their brilliant skills, whether that be at a private party, wedding or a corporate function, always with a cheeky smile and a dance in their step. Their varied experiece ranges from playing at the famous 'Home House' club to St James' Palace! Most recently they collaborated with the exciting new band Kodaline!

Since being founded in 2007 Apollo Strings have had one clear objective; perfection. Apollo Strings perform as a string quartet, string trio or string duo as well as offering a harpist and soprano, bringing together some of the UK’s leading female musicians destined to make special occasions simply unforgettable. Official suppliers to prestigious venues such as Hever Castle in Kent, The Carlton Club in London and Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire, Apollo Strings strive to deliver excellence, reflected both in their musicianship skills and immaculate stage presence. Apollo Strings have recorded with artists such as Katie Melua, Jessie J and Alesha Dixon and were selected by Katie Melua to join her on her European Tour in 2012. Subsequently Apollo Strings have performed all over the world and are now in great demand for wedding entertainment, corporate functions and private events. Trained at London’s top conservatoires, and highly experienced...

The Palatine String Quartet have been entertaining audiences from all over London and the UK. Hailing from the The Royal Academy, The Royal college and Royal Northern Music Colleges and with a wealth of over 15 years experience in performance with London based orchestras, on TV and radio shows and tours with the likes of Sting, Leona Lewis, Pavarotti, Il Divo, Westlife, Massive Attack, Sam Smith and Passenger to name but a few, they have become one of the most sought after string quartets within their field and will add the wow factor to any event. Specialising in providing beautiful live music for weddings, corporate events and private parties, they instantly appeal to the more discerning audience performing an extensive range of unique unrivalled repertoire, from Bach to The Beatles, Lady Gaga to Led Zepellin, Snow Patrol to Sigur Ros, Elbow to Eric Clapton, Adele to Aerosmith, Baroque to Bollywood, not to mention the ubiquitous range of c...

The Dmitri Quartet have over five years’ experience of providing a beautiful backdrop to weddings and events across the UK. The quartet is in constant demand, as the first rate musicians we employ ensure that each and every performance is of the highest standard. Experience as individual musicians has led to work with professional orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), BBC Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, Manchester Camerata and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE).Based in London, the Dmitri Quartet are experienced at providing high quality entertainment in the city and across the South-East. Their diverse repertoire enables the quartet to be flexible and to cater for a wide variety of occasions. The quartet are happy to work with you to create the perfect programme to suit your event and can arrange your favourite piece of music for a small fee.In 2012 Dmitri were scouted by a top music talent agency, providing them wi...

The Jazz Pop Quartet brings the tuneful repertoire of Popular music to the instrumental stylings of a modern jazz combo. Pleasant rhythms and subtle harmonies applied to songs everyone loves to hear makes for ideal entertainment in any social situation. “Oh, I love that song” is the phrase that keeps being heard throughout the evening, as the Jazz Pop Quartet delivers an array of popular hits, unobtrusively filling the airspace with compelling melodies and invigorating rhythm. Some of the best young musicians from the London Jazz Scene formed the Jazz Pop Quartet with the goal of supplying entertaining music for any occasion, be it a packed restaurant of successful entrepreneurs enjoying exquisite cuisine, a cocktail party to celebrate a completed project or a lively pub full of patrons winding down and meeting with friends. The Jazz Pop Quartet are always willing to make someone’s evening a special one, and take the time to enquire w...

The London String Trio are a young and dynamic group of high class professional string musicians. They are based in London, but travel all over the UK and beyond.Members of the London String Trio all studied at the top London conservatoires, and are now in high demand as orchestral players and session musicians around the world. They enjoy a varied musical career, from playing with the finest classical orchestras, to playing with famous pop artists. Members of the trio have performed, recorded and toured with artists including Muse, Bastille, Olly Murs, Rihanna, Tinie Tempur, Jessie J, Robin Thicke, The Kooks, Michael Buble, Cher, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe and many more. They have performed at high profile events such as The Brit Awards and The Royal Variety Performance, and they play regularly on television programmes such as on the Jonathan Ross show, Graham Norton show, This Morning, Alan Carr Chatty Man show and Strictly Come Dancin...

Tailored Entertainment specialise in exclusive representation of the UK's finest live bands for weddings and other events. We only work with the best young, professional musicians, so what you’ll find is a very select roster of the best bands available to hire for weddings and functions in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing sensational bands and musicians in a huge range of styles from Soul/Motown to Indie/Rock and Jazz to Vintage/Festival style bands, as well as soloists & duos, such as pianists, guitarists and live lounge-style acoustic acts, offering something for everyone, and suitable for all aspects of your special day - from the ceremony, to the drinks reception, to the evening party. We are always available for a friendly chat and will ensure the booking process is simple and efficient from start to finish. The attentive booking service and very high standard of our live acts has secured Tailored Entertainment's place as a...