Highly Strung String Quartet

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Biography

Highly Strung String Quartet is one of the most renowned and prolific quartets in the Midlands. This all female string ensemble has over twelve years experience of playing at weddings and corporate functions all over the UK and further afield. Formed in Nottinghamshire in 1996, each member studied in London at the top three music conservatoires; the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music.  

Highly Strung is a professional, vibrant string quartet with an eclectic playlist mixing classical music with lighter numbers, jazz and popular repertoire. The quartet's versatile repertoire includes music to suit any occasion - from Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody! Some of their more modern repertoire has been specially arranged for the quartet and are unique to Highly Strung.

 Highly Strung String Quartet has played at weddings and corporate functions in some of the country's finest venues including Tower Bridge, Chatsworth House, Knebworth House, The Royal Courts of Justice, Burghley House and Woburn Abbey. They have also performed in concert, on tour and on television alongside Will Young, Shakira, Rod Stewart, Il Divo, Aled Jones, Robbie Williams, Simply Red and Elton John. Individual members of the quartet have also played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Moscow Ballet, the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (USA), BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Concert Orchestra.   

See also Highly Wired the electric string quartet. Highly Wired is also perfect for wedding receptions in large venues and for clients who are looking for that something a little bit different.

Location

Based in The Midlands.
Will Travel throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Lineup

Highly Strung are four very talented musicians:-

Sarah Huson - cello
Elizabeth Croad - violin
Emma Blanco - violin
Siân Evans - viola

Playing Times

Playing times are very flexible according to your specific event. Highly Strung can perform from 1 to 4 hours, so please state your requirements on the enquiry form.

Set List

Highly strung have the most extensive repertoire covering both Classical and Contemporary music. Below is just a very small example of songs they can perform. Please contact us if you would like a full list.

Air from the Water Music - Handel  
Air on a G string - J. S. Bach
 All I ask of you - Lloyd Webber  
Angels - Robbie Williams  
Annie's Song - John Denver
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
 Bolero - Ravel  
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) - Wagner
 Bridal Procession - Grieg  
Cavatina - Myers
Concerto for Two Violins - Bach
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Every Time we say Goodbye - Cole Porter
 Excerpts from 'Carmen' - Bizet  
Excerpts from the 'Four Seasons' - Vivaldi
Greatest Day - Take That
Hallelujah Chorus (from 'The Messiah') - Handel
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Hornpipe from the Water Music - Handel
How Deep is your love? - The Bee Gees
I've got you under my skin - Cole Porter  
Imagine - John Lennon
 In the Hall of the Mountain King - Grieg
Jupiter (Theme from Planets) - Holst
La Rejouissance (Music for the Royal Fireworks) - Handel
Let's Face the Music and Dance - Nat King Cole
Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney
Love theme from Romeo and Juliet - Tchaikovsky
Mamma Mia - Abba  
Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
Marriage of Figaro - Overture - Mozart
Minuet in G Major - Beethoven
Moon River - Henry Mancini  
Moondance - Van Morrison
Music of the Night - Lloyd Webber
Pizzicato Polka - Strauss
Santa Baby - Monroe
She ("Notting Hill" soundtrack) - Elvis Costello
Strangers in the Night - Bert Kaempfert  
Summertime - Gershwin
Truely - Lionel Richie
Try a Little Tenderness ('from 'The Commitments') - Andrew Strong
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wedding March from 'Midsummer Night's Dream' - Mendelssohn
What a Wonderful World - Weiss & Thiele
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

And hundreds more...

Clients and Venues

Previous Venues Include:-

Tower Bridge, London
Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
Nutfield Priory, Surrey
The Landmark Hotel, London
Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire
Hotel Intercontinental, London
Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington
Burghley House, Stamford
Concert Noble, Brussels
Government House, St Vincent, West Indies
Parklands Estate, Quendon, Essex
Amberley Castle, West Sussex
Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
Knebworth House, Hertfordshire 
Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire
Matfen Hall, Newcastle
The Lanesborough Hotel, Knightsbridge 
Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Ham House, Richmond, Surrey
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
La Grand Mare, Guernsey
Hambleton Hall Hotel, Rutland
Lincoln’s Inn, London

Previous Clients include… 

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport
British Business Awards
Boots 
National e-Science Centre 
Mercedes-Benz
 John Lewis
Driving Standard’s Agency
Coutts & Co Bank
Royal Air Force
English Heritage
EU Sponsorship Committee  
Peter Jones
 Proctor & Gamble
HSBC
BBC
Capital One
Alliance & Leicester
Severn Trent
Ministry of Defence
Chamber of Commerce

Testimonials

Having played the violin for as long as I did, I feel qualified to say "You were brilliant!!" We couldn't thank you enough if we tried! ~ Caroline & Matthew - Bride & Groom 

The guests have been raving about you - your music added to the atmosphere tremendously ~ Jo & Steve - Bride & Groom 

Thank you for your sterling performance. The standing ovation from our guests was richly deserved. Your musical contribution made the day even more special ~Nick - Groom

Wow! You were so fantastic and made the service so special and magical. The memories will last forever - all the pieces were so beautifully performed. THANKS SO MUCH! ~ Diana - Mother of the Bride

Thank you for providing just the right ingredient for our event at the Royal Courts of Justice. Our guests thought it was a great touch and set the scene well for the rest of the event. ~ MT - Event organiser