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We have an unrivalled repertoire ranging from light and recognisable classical works to jazz and ragtime numbers, from Mozart and Dvorak quartets to Hungarian violin showpieces.

Much in demand are Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Pachelbel’s Canon, and Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, as well as many other Baroque favourites. We have ourselves arranged Viennese waltzes, Gershwin and Cole Porter songs, operatic highlights, and songs from musicals from the 20s to the 90s. No other London-based quartet can provide such a wide variety of string quartet music for every occasion.

In additional to our usual string instruments, both the flute and the oboe may be added, or substituted for one of the violins. Both instruments have advantages: the flute timbre is softly beguiling, especially with strings, while the oboe's projection and plangency is especially suited to the larger venue.

We can supply a quartet arrangement of almost any piece that your function requires, for a small additional charge. We have arranged national anthems, folk songs from around the world, pop music and even Wagner opera for special events! Please contact us for further details.

The quartet may also be augmented by a double bass.

Listen to a Fauré's Pavane

Listen to Ain't Misbehavin'

Listen to 'Dark Eyes'

Listen to Mozart's Voi che sapete




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