Empire String Quartet
Saturday, 23 April 2011 20:12
What is a string quartet? As the name suggests, it is a band that consists of four stringed instruments. A string quartet usually has two violins, a viola and a cello. The people that play these instruments are well trained musicians who can play any form of music for you. The beauty of string quartets is that they sound like a mini orchestra and classical, jazz, pop, instrumental and all form of modern music can be played. A lot of the musicians who are part of this string quartet have played at professional orchestras before.
There are so many types of events for which string quartet hire would work well. Do you want to make on official function, such as a farewell or an annual day more fun? Would you like all the members of your organization to forge stronger bonds and build themselves as better employees? Your string quartet playing lovely music will definitely be a strong temptation for people to drink and dance in these office events, leading them to get to know each other better in the informal settings. For all types of corporate functions, having string quartets will change the look and feel of your function.
Another occasion where the string quartet can play is at birthday parties. You would like to gift your spouse or your partner something special for their birthday. You can ask the band to customize a song on behalf of you and play it for the special birthday person. This gives that person a extraordinary feeling and a wonderful song to always remember that occasion by. So many years after that birthday, there will always be a reference to that unique birthday celebration.
Last but not the least wedding string quartet is also very popular. There are so many guests in a wedding party and there is nothing as special as having a string quartet play lovely live music at the party, so that everyone can put on their dancing shoes and enjoy with gay abandon.
Why hire a String Quartet?
The string quartet is the ideal size of ensemble for most events ranging from a handful of guests up to a few hundred or more. The combination of two violins, viola and cello can create a wide range of textures and moods varying from the most subtle and delicate to a full, rich string sound, which carries equally well in small or large halls, outdoors, or in a marquee. Wedding Ceremonies are a speciality.
The available repertoire for string quartet is by far the most extensive for any comparable size group, and encompasses many different musical genres. The EMPIRE STRING QUARTET can perform music ranging from popular and traditional songs, light music, jazz, show tunes, and operatic extracts to masterworks of the baroque, classical and romantic eras.
While we usually perform as a string quartet, we also operate as a string trio or duo (violin plus viola or cello) for smaller events. A duo or trio is suitable for venues where performance space is limited, or if your budget doesn't stretch to a full string quartet.
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