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String Quartet London

Thursday, February 7th, 2013
string quartets London

string quartets London

London has a thriving classical music scene and a wide range of options for anyone looking to hire a String Quartet.With world recognised music colleges like the Royal School Of Music and as the home to some internationally acclaimed orchestras London is the hub of classical music in the UK.

Live Music Management have a wide choice of string quartets in London with string sections to meet every style of event and budget. Live Music Management’s classical musicians have been providing music for weddings in the London area for over a decade and have played at all the major event venues in London.

Live Music Management have string quartets in the London area who are well suited to playing weddings , drinks receptions , parties and events. They are experienced professionals with a large reportoire of classical music in their portfolio. There are some string quartets in London that we are able to offer playing classical arrangements of pop music anthems. This is often a popular choice as wedding entertainment.

Our London String quartets have played in some of the UK’s leading orchestras and are also regulars in the thriving London session music scene.Leading all female string quartet MSQ  have many fantastic credits to their name.In 2012 you may have seen MSQ appearing in Downton Abbey. They have also appeared on X Factor.

By booking a string quartet in London through Live Music Management you are assured that you will be hiring one of the capitols top string sections with a fantastic level of musicianship, reliability and professionalism. Should there be any issues you will have the security of one of the UK’s largest entertainment agencies on hand in order to deal with the emergency. Your booking will be secured by Agents Association recognised contract and your deposit held in a clients account until after the event. Live Music Management will be able to help with choosing repertoire and advice on the best string quartet for your event.Call 08454 900515 or email info@lmmuk.com for further details. Check out the Live Music Management classical section on www.lmmuk.com for MP3s , song lists, photographs and customer reviews of string quartets.

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String Quartets For Weddings

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
String quartets for weddings

String quartets for weddings

Classical music is a popular choice for a wedding ceremony or drinks reception and with Live Music Managements string quartets for weddings you can be guaranteed of quality music at a competitive price.

Live Music Management offer a range of string quartets for weddings based throughout the UK . They are all highly trained professional outfits. Many of our classical musicians have played at the highest levels with the UKs top orchestras and alongside well respected conductors. Some of our classical musicians have even played in the string sections for top pop acts like Robbie Williams, Take That, Westlife etc. In the last season of Downton Abbey you may have seen one of Live Music Managements string quartets playing in a key scene where they took a role at a charity concert held by the family in Downton Abbey.

Our string quartets for weddings offer a wide repertoire of well known classical standards . Besides the beautiful classical works which make up the majority of their set list many of our string sections offer a selection of pop songs arranged for strings and this mix of traditional and new has become a major attraction at weddings.

For clients on a budget ,or with space restrictions, Live Music Management can offer smaller string sections. A string duo or trio can be a very attractive addition to any event and we have supplied anything from a solo violin player upwards. a viola and violin duo or cello and violin duo are both popular choices with many pieces arranged for these line ups.

Live Music Management have supplied string quartets for weddings in many of the UK’s most prestigious venues including The House Of Lords, Monkey Island Hotel,Magdalene College Cambridge, The Pump Rooms Bath, Addington Palace,Alderley Edge Hotel,Allerton Castle,Amadeus Centre,Amberley Castle,Bisham Abbey and many more.

Of course our string quartets are also used for wedding ceremonies and very often clients will hire a string section to appear during their wedding service (perhaps in a chapel or in the venue) and then to play during the drinks reception .Occasionally this will be on the lawn as photographs are being taken and I can think of little better than strolling around one of the UK’s grand houses sipping champagne whilst a string quartet play some uplifting and inspiring music in the background. (As I write this it is currently mid winter and freezing….I dream on!)

Please call LMM on 08454 900515 or email info@lmmuk.com for further details on string quartets for weddings.

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Get Married In The Houses Of Parliament?

Friday, November 16th, 2012

 

Getting Married in the Houses Of Parliament

Getting Married in the Houses Of Parliament

 

Whilst driving back from an event last week I listened to Today In Parliament on Radio 4, as you do  when you are two hours into a three hour drive and you have been listening to music all night. The House Of Lords were debating the usage of the House Of Parliament (the Palace Of Westminster to give the building it’s proper name) as a location for corporate events and tourism.

The basic arguments for using the Palace Of Westminster as a conference and events venue seem to stack up. There are whole rooms in the building that are not in use for the majority of the time. The building itself is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Low level usage as an events destination seem to make total sense. The main argument against using the Houses Of Parliament as an events venue seemed to centre around protectionism with one Lord stacking up the argument that this was the thin edge of the wedge and eventually it would result in the Houses Of Parliament being used as a theme park with roller coasters and theme rides (they have a wild imagination these Lords.)

What I didn’t hear mentioned in the whole debate was the fact that the building is already being used for private events.  Back in May 2011 Live Music Management supplied a string quartet for a wedding held in the House Of Lords. The wedding reception actually took place in the Peers Dining room.

Live Music Management have an in house expert when it comes to The Palace Of Westminster as Alex Howies (LMM’s office manager) father is a Lord and Alex has attended many lunches in the House Of Lords. It could well be that the wedding was in May 2011 was for someone who had a family connection with Parliament and was allowed special access to the Peers Dining Rooms but it does show that these events are already happening to some extent and that the building has neither fallen down (or been over run by roller coasters!)

For my money The Houses Of Parliament would be the most glamorous and romantic building in the UK to get married in. What a fantastic impression this building would make on your guests. To hear classical music playing in the Peers Dining Room or ceremony singers in the hallowed halls would be the ultimate expression of British style and sophistication.

If you would like to hire classical musicians for your wedding please call Live Music Management on 08454 900515 for prices and availability.

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How To Use Music To Create A Sophisticated Atmosphere At A Party

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

At Live Music Management we enjoy a dance as much as the next man and woman but it is not always essential that a party has an upbeat high energy atmosphere. Very often LMM recieve calls from potential clients looking to create a beautiful , sophisticated atmosphere for their party. They want to create a great mood  with background music which will allow the guests to chat without straining to hear themselves. Often the party will involve food and may be leading up to a part of the evening where dancing will be expected but often it will simply be that the client wishes to enjoy the company of their guests.

Clients are adviced that by using the right music you can certainly create a sophisticated atmosphere at a party. Music will enhance the atmosphere at a  party greatly and guests will enjoy the efforts that has been made to create the perfect atmosphere.

Live Music is probably the single biggest game changer when you are looking to create a party atmosphere . Deciding to book a live act of any description gives your party an immediate focal point and a mood. It suggests to your guests that you have made real efforts to make them comfortable and make a great evening.

When booking live music for a sophisticated dinner party or drinks receptions then Live Music Management would suggest either a classical act of some description (maybe a string quartet  or a solo classical performer like a harpist or guitar player)  or a jazz performer or jazz band . Live Music Management also have a number of unique,left field live acts that would be suitable including the Intrepid Funksters who perform lounge music for want of a better description.

If you are looking to hire a DJ then funky house DJs playing Cafe Del Mar style ambient music are also available for bookings throughout the UK from Live Music Management.

 

 

 

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The Top Ten Classical Music Pieces For A Wedding

Friday, November 18th, 2011
Top Ten Classical Music Tracks for Weddings

Top Ten Classical Music Tracks for Weddings

Classical music is a beautiful addition to a wedding ceremony ,wedding breakfast or drinks reception and here at Live Music Management we are proud to represent some of the UK’s top classical musicians. We are a UK based entertainment agency with offices in the London and the Midlands and acts based throughout the UK. We have been established over twelve years and our services are used by wedding planners and event organisers for their classical requirements.

Below is a list of the top ten classical pieces as voted for by our team of classical musicians.

1.Wedding March by Wagner

2.Wedding March by Mendelssohn

3.Cello Suite by Bach

4.Andante from Divertimento byMozart

5.Barcarolle  by Offenbach

6.Chanson de Matin  by Elgar

7.Jesu’  Joy  by Bach

8.Flower Duet  by Delibes

9.O Mio Babbinio Caro  by Puccini

10.Arrival of the Queen of Sheba   by Handel

Our classical musicians have featured on TV and Movie sound tracks as well as at some of the UK’s most prestigious wedding venues. We have classical music options to suit every budget. We hope that you find our list of the top ten classical music tracks for weddings helpful. Please call the LMM office on 08454 900515 for help and advice if you need more information about wedding music.

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LMM Act Features In Downton Abbey

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

LMM Act Features In Downton Abbey

Fans of Sunday night period drama Downton Abbey might be interested to read that a Live Music Management act featured in last weeks episode.

When a fund raiser was held in the glorious Abbey to help the war effort the orchestra featured members of the Strings of Life Quartet who can be booked from Live Music Management (for details visit the classical pages here http://www.lmmuk.com/classical.php )

Members of Strings Of Life have featured on the sound track of Downton Abbey right from the start of season one but the opening episode of season two featured the girls dressed in Edwardian costume playing in the Grand Hall as the drama unfolded around them.

Anyone considering a vintage wedding may want to consider booking a string quartet for their big day and Strings Of Life are one of the best there is . They have a very wide repertoire and considerable expertise in playing music for wedding ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. Besides this they have a formidable CV with TV and film  credits including Harry Potter movies and the X Factor. They are very pleased to be able to add an appearance in Dowton Abbey to this list.

Of course Downton Abbey is filmed in Highclere Castle and LMM have supplied several acts to weddings held in Highclere so if you need any help sourcing a party band for this fantastic venue please do call the office.

For further details on how to book the classical players featured on Downton Abbey please call the LMM office on 08454 900515 or email info@lmmuk.com

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