String Quartet (K)
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011The String Quartet are fabulous and will transform your event with a wide variety of musical styles: from classical crossover, to songs from the shows, jazz arrangements and classic pop. This quartet are particularly popular for weddings.
String Quartet’s repertoire list
Quotes
“Thanks you so much for playing at our wedding. All of our guests commented on how great you sounded and when Pachelbel’s Canon started up it sent shivers down our spines. You did a great professional job so thanks very much.” Kate and Leigh Cohen
“I just wanted to thank you all for providing such wonderful music on our wedding day – you added a very special touch to our day and without you our wedding wouldn’t have been as special. Thank you so very much.” Mandy
” THANK YOU very much for playing at our wedding on the 31st October. We had a wonderful day and having a string trio, especially during the service, made it even more magical. Several of the guest also commented on how much they had enjoyed your music. Thanks you very much again.” Alexandra and Matthew
“Many thanks indeed to you and the group for your contribution to Anna’s wedding day on 28th May – it was very much appreciated by the guests including one ‘cousin’ suffering from MS and needing a rest in bed in the hotel! All best wishes” John
Brass Quintet
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
The Brass Quintet comprises of five London-based professional musicians who met in 2007 while they were studying at the Royal College of Music. They regularly perform a wide variety of music in many venues in and outside London, giving serious chamber music recitals and providing music for parties, weddings and ceremonial occasions. The group also enjoys giving educational workshops and performances in schools, and has participated individually in outreach projects with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal College of Music.
The members of The Brass Band are all active freelance musicians, and have performed with groups including the London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra, and London Brass. The Brass Band is available to hire for concerts, weddings, corporate events and other functions and parties.
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “The Londonerry Air”
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “The Entertainer”
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “Singing In The Rain”
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “Pink Panther”
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “Pavane”
Listen to the Brass Quintet play “Makin Whopee”
Quotes
“Your performance was perfect for the event, and your choice of music was enjoyed by all.”
“What a lovely, lovely evening. I have never heard such wonderful sound from brass instruments before.”
“Many thanks for the fabulous music at the concert last night. What a difference it made having truly professional and talented musicians for the event. Numerous people from the audience remarked on how accomplished you all were and what style you brought to the evening.”
“The music was marvellous….”
“The music was lovely and the musicians deserve our sincere congratulations.”
“Thank you so very much for doing our event! We had such positive feedback and everyone really enjoyed your playing.”
Saxophone Soloist
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Our saxophonist is a stunning option for clients wanting ‘mood’ music for a variety of events: from weddings, to drinks receptions; outside engagements and as background music during dinners. They play a variety of fabulous classic jazz with backing tracks.
This option is portable, so if you are wanting to move from one room to another, our saxophonist will be able to offer this.
DemoPianist (MF)
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Matthew studied the piano and violin at the Royal Academy of Music in London on an Open Scholarship. After leaving the Academy he began working as a free-lance professional violinist playing with orchestras including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Philharmonia and the English Chamber Orchestra.
From 1990-98 he was sub-principal first violin with the Bournemouth Sinfonietta. As a solo violinist he takes part regularly in chamber music concerts, has made concerto appearances with orchestras and has performed violin and piano recitals with Sophia Rahman and Rebecca Holt. He currently combines a freelance playing career with teaching. As a jazz pianist he has played many well received gigs working with musicians such as Nick Weldon and Stacey Dawson. He is currently one of the house pianists at Hanbury Manor Country Club and Hotel.
Listen to Matthew play a variety of songs.
Classical Guitarist (SD)
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Simon studied at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music before receiving his Honours Degree at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. Performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company “band”, our guitarist has most recently appeared in the West End run of “Romeo and Juliet” and the critically acclaimed “Venus & Adonis”.
With 15 years experience of performing for corporate functions and weddings, he is a sensitive and eclectic performer. His repertoire incorporates Classical, Spanish, Jazz, Flamenco and Popular styles and is mobile and adaptable to most situations!
Recent venues have included; Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Claridges, The Waldorf, Natural History Museum, Salvidor Dali Museum, Goodwood House, Blenheim Palace, Leeds Castle, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Babington House and 30 St.Mary Axe (‘The Gherkin’).
*Our guitarist plays with a subtle sound enhancement and will do sound checks prior to the event starting.*
Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Our ceilidh band was formed in response to the need for Scots-away-from-home to have a decent party without having to return to the ‘homeland’. As the popularity of ceilidhs has increased, the group have played for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, Burns Night Celebrations and Charity Balls. The band comes complete with an excellent caller, who will liaise with you before the event, to plan dances at a suitable level for your guests. He will lead your guests – from beginners to seasoned dancers, through a wide variety of well known dances. The band is available as a three or four piece with caller; instruments include: the accordion, violin, guitar and bass.
We have used the band for a number of events, including a wedding which also had a DJ. All of the guests JUST wanted to dance to the band; in the end the DJ packed up early! This band is fantastic and if you want a great evening for your guests: book this band!
DemoQuotes
“I wanted to drop you a line to say how fantastic the band were at our party last Saturday night. We had an amazing evening and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music and dancing. The band were lovely and incredibly obliging when a friend of ours decided to sing/play a song he had written for us, and they joined in with him, which made his night and ours!
Thank you so much for sorting out the perfect group for our event. Please pass on our thanks to the band.”
“My thanks to the band, we had a wonderful time. They were great musicians, and called the dances well. Everyone who danced enjoyed themselves, and the children had a great time. Our best man said that after we’d left they were really accommodating and we’ve had a number of comments from guests saying how much they enjoyed the dancing.”
“Thank you very much, once again for your help with finding the band for our Burns night supper. The evening was a great success Margot and Declan Cunningham (Parents that won the prize) thoroughly enjoyed themselves with their guests. We were able to persuade four chaps from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment based in Canterbury to Join us, they wore their uniform and kilts they joined in with the dancing too. The band were fantastic they were very helpful, the tunes they played were very fitting for the occasion, the sound was incredible, absolutely fabulous, Matthew was a star Caller.”
Please do thank them for coming to King’s at such short notice and I am confident that we will see them again in the not too distant future.”
“Thanks the band were superb!
To be honest a lot of us couldn’t keep up (unfit!) and we had to ask for break!
I had a stitch because I couldn’t stop dancing or laughing.
We were more than chuffed with the band – a real nice bunch too.
Thanks so much”
“We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the rest of the band who
played at our wedding on the 18th July. You were fantastic, all the guests
said they enjoyed it immensely. Even the catering staff said they wanted to
join in! You helped keep the reception fun, just the way we wanted it and
have given us a lot of happy memories! I would have no hesitation in
recommending the ceilidh band to anyone wanting to liven up their
party!
Many thanks.”
String Quartet (A)
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
This Quartet is a vibrant all-female string quartet based in London that combines youthful flair with enthusiasm and professionalism. Adaptable and reliable, they will provide a friendly and efficient service for you both prior to, and on the day of your function. They will either provide outstanding background music for your event, or, if required, they play on electric instruments: delivering a stunning After Dinner Entertainment cabaret.
As individuals, they have worked extensively both at home and abroad with a number of orchestras including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, British Youth Opera, Amadeus Chorus and Orchestra (with Steven Isserlis), Britten Pears Orchestra, Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra and National Musicians Symphony
Orchestra. Other work includes numerous television & theatre productions,
recording sessions and private functions such as weddings.
A string quartets sample song list
Listen to the quartet playing:
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Pachalbel’s Canon S’Wonderful
Quotes
“Ollie and I are now back from our honeymoon and I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your involvement in our wedding on 17 July at Marble Hill. We were very happy with the music and have had some very positive feedback from our guests.”
“On behalf of all of my friends who came to my nearly-end-of-building-work BBQ party on Friday night, please can I say a massive THANK YOU to you and your fellow musicians for your fantastic performance. Everyone has commented on how wonderful you all were and what a fantastic idea it was to have you play for
us. They want to know if I’m doing it every year!”
Soprano Soloist
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Nicola studied at the Royal College of Music and the Benjamin Britten International Opera School. She now studies with Marie McLaughlin.
Nicola has performed as a soloist at a number of prestigious opera companies including Welsh National Opera, Opera Holland Park; Buxton G&S Opera Company, The English Bach Festival in Athens, Dartington International Summer School and for the Montepulciano Festival. She regularly sings soprano solo parts in Oratorio and orchestral concert performances.
Nicola is part of the Viva Live Music singers group: singing in ‘Singing Waiters’, opera and music theatre cabarets, as well as singing as a soprano soloist for weddings and funerals.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Recently Viva Live Music (under our trading name NSN Productions) provided the musical entertainment for an exclusive Charity Event in Hertfordshire. The event was a great success, raising a record amount for the charity.
“Thank you so much for all of your help and support in making our Garden Party a success. We have received numerous messages from guests, who loved the musical entertainment.” Nick D. Garden House Hospice
Are you looking for ideas for raising money for charities, school funds etc??
Do you want new events to attract people to attend these events??
Do you want to have added value to your events to ensure that plenty of tickets are sold for your event??
We support you in raising money for charity by providing excellent musicians who have experience in playing at these sorts of events. We also provide a prize for the raffle, a FREE information sheet about effective fund raising methods and will advertise the event in our newsletters.
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