City String Ensemble
The Basics
Can we request specific pieces/songs
Can you perform outside
Do you travel
Do you have Public Liability Insurance
What type of entertainment do you provide?
String quartet
String quartet
How long is each set?
45-50 minutes
45-50 minutes
Other services offered:
Other
Other
Where are you based?
Surrey
Surrey
Is your equipment PAT tested? (if applicable):
N/A
N/A
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cheque, Cash, Bank Transfer, PayPal
Cheque, Cash, Bank Transfer, PayPal
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About
A London-based group of talented, classically trained musicians which can be booked in the form of a string quartet, trio or duo.
City String Ensemble provides professional live music entertainment for weddings, corporate functions and private parties. We have a pool of eight regular players as well as a team of very experienced deputy players at our disposal, ensuring we never miss your special occasion. Having all trained at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama, every player in CSE is a highly-accomplished musician in their own right and is passionate about delivering music of the highest quality to you and your guests.
Having performed together at distinguished venues and events across London for over 5 years, CSE offers a touch of class, elegance and verve, certain to compliment any event. We can be booked in the form of a string quartet, trio or duo. If you are unsure of which type of ensemble is right for you, we would be happy to advise.
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Sarah Wilson
City String Ensemble supplied a quartet to play for my birthday party. Dealing with them in advance was efficient and clear, and they played beautifully.
Sarah Wilson
City String Ensemble supplied a quartet to play for my birthday party. Dealing with them in advance was efficient and clear, and they played beautifully.
Hugo Cassidy
City String Ensemble played at the marriage ceremony of our wedding. They had excellent and lovely suggestions for the music to be played, and were more than happy to play music of our choice. Total professionals who didn't give us a moment of worry, these team know their stuff. Ask them for suggestions on how your music choices can fit with timing on the day! Would definitely use again.
Khaleda
Excellent! From start (initial contact and enquiry), to finish (performance), City String Ensemble were a pleasure to work with. Sophie was very helpful and accomodating, she also offered a very competitive package, advising what would work in an honest way. She was always prompt with communications, and helped where she could.
The team were punctual on th day, and played amazingly, guests loved it! Thanks to the team!
The team were punctual on th day, and played amazingly, guests loved it! Thanks to the team!
GC
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City String Ensemble did a fantastic job at our wedding. I asked for a string trio. They followed my instructions to the letter and were very cooperative during the event and in the run up to it. They brilliantly played additional pieces of music that were not on their repertoire. They also beautifully played a mixture of classical and popular songs. All guests commented how well they played and what a fantastic idea it was to have a live trio at our wedding. The trio were smiley and extremely friendly and reliable on our wedding day. I would recommend their services to my best of friends and family and would employ their services again should I have another event. Very well done and thank you for making our special day even more special.
City String Ensemble did a fantastic job at our wedding. I asked for a string trio. They followed my instructions to the letter and were very cooperative during the event and in the run up to it. They brilliantly played additional pieces of music that were not on their repertoire. They also beautifully played a mixture of classical and popular songs. All guests commented how well they played and what a fantastic idea it was to have a live trio at our wedding. The trio were smiley and extremely friendly and reliable on our wedding day. I would recommend their services to my best of friends and family and would employ their services again should I have another event. Very well done and thank you for making our special day even more special.
Waseem
City String was a pleasure to work with for our big day. They were professional from the outset and had a huge choice of songs we could choose from. Anyone thinking of a string quartet or similar for their special day should look know further than these guys. They are brilliant.
Thank you City String
Thank you City String
Sarah Angell
City String Ensemble played for our wedding day and were fantastic.
They have a great repertoire and played all of the songs beautifully. Our guests loved them so much they demanded an en core!! We would highly recommend City String Ensemble and I hope we get an excuse to use them again in the future.
They have a great repertoire and played all of the songs beautifully. Our guests loved them so much they demanded an en core!! We would highly recommend City String Ensemble and I hope we get an excuse to use them again in the future.
Daniel Gray
City String Ensemble were sensational at our wedding!! We went with the trio and they played a wide range of songs from the classics to the game of thrones theme!
Their communication throughout was amazing and they made our day extra special as all the musicians were incredibly talented as well as very very nice people.
If you're looking for wedding music - look no further!!!
Their communication throughout was amazing and they made our day extra special as all the musicians were incredibly talented as well as very very nice people.
If you're looking for wedding music - look no further!!!
Fiona Broadberry
The String Ensemble came to our residential care home for an evening event and they were fantastic. They came on time set up with minimal fuss and played beautiful music. Worth every penny !!!!!!
Monica & Gerald Stern
Sophie and colleagues played so beautifully at our daughter's wedding on 6th November. My daughter particularly wanted a quartet with cello as a reminder of her grandmother who had been a passionate cellist!
They played before and after the ceremony itself and while aperitifs and canapés were served. They were punctual, they are talented musicians and chose and played appropriate music. We would not hesitate to recommend them and would most definitely use them again.
They played before and after the ceremony itself and while aperitifs and canapés were served. They were punctual, they are talented musicians and chose and played appropriate music. We would not hesitate to recommend them and would most definitely use them again.
Steve Pailthorpe
We had the String Quartet for my mums 70th birthday afternoon tea party. What can I say, they were superb! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a String Quartet! Thank you ladies - you were outstanding!!
Archie Riby-Williams
The City String Ensemble played at our Wedding Reception with expert musical perfection!
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
Archie Riby-Williams
The City String Ensemble played at our Wedding Reception with expert musical perfection!
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
Archie Riby-Williams
The City String Ensemble played at our Wedding Reception with expert musical perfection!
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
Archie Riby-Williams
The City String Ensemble played at our Wedding Reception with expert musical perfection!
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
All elegantly presented, Sophie and her accompanying musicians delighted us for more than the agreed three hours with beautiful music tunes to the delight of all our guests!
We would very much like to invite you to play for us again on other occasions.
With best wishes from Florida!
Gabi and Archie
Anna Foley
It is such a pleasure to get the chance to recommend City String Ensemble - they played for us at our Wedding last weekend and were such an amazing part of our day.
They have been amazing to work with since the moment I sent the enquiry months ago - fantastic customer service, an amazing repertoire of classic and modern music, amazing quality of playing and such lovely people to have as part of any event.
From young to old I had so many guests coming to tell me how amazing the music was throughout our Wedding and I couldn't agree more - they were just awesome and I really hope I can have them at another occasion in the future.
They have been amazing to work with since the moment I sent the enquiry months ago - fantastic customer service, an amazing repertoire of classic and modern music, amazing quality of playing and such lovely people to have as part of any event.
From young to old I had so many guests coming to tell me how amazing the music was throughout our Wedding and I couldn't agree more - they were just awesome and I really hope I can have them at another occasion in the future.
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