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About

Offering audiences a beautiful and elegant sound, Arioso-Classical Quartet from Greater Manchester is comprised of current or former members of the Hallé Orchestra. The repertoire consists of light, easy listening classical music that spans the centuries. Viennese waltzes, Broadway standards, and 18th Century masterpieces will be heard and danced along to by captivated audiences.

Services offered

The instrumentation provided consists of violin, viola, cello, and flute parts, and the ensemble will perform during both the wedding ceremony and reception, if requested by the couple. Customers may also choose to have only a portion of the events covered.

Other services

Technically proficient and passionate about the music they play, the musicians with this ensemble offer concerts for a variety of special occasions including parties, balls, corporate dinners, and conferences, in addition to their wedding-related services.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music

Cocktail/banquet music

What is included in the wedding package?

Classical music from Flute quartet (Flute, Violin, Viola and Cello) for wedding ceremony and/or reception. Selections from our extensive repertoire ranging from Mozart through Gershwin to Radiohead

How far in advance should I contact you?

At least 1 month

What style of music do you offer?

Classical

Lounge

Jazz

String quartet

Type of musical group:

Quartet

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Classical Repertoire, Popular Hits, Birthday Medley, Christmas Medley, Requests always considered

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes, we can make arrangements of many different styles of music but we do need a lot of prior notice especially for 'pop' repertoire if it involves arranging from a track without the music

What's your experience?

We are all highly experienced professional orchestral players, either current or former members of the Halle Orchestra in Manchester

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depending on distance and how many cars are used

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

1 - 3 hrs

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We have a very large collection of music and we can play at short notice as long as all members of the group are available

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Usually by prior agreement. We will only perform for pre-arranged times and hours which should be negotiated in advance. We cannot perform for extra time requested on the day