Review Centre: Classical Soloists

"We would like to highly recommend EleDuet who played at our wedding. It was wonderful and the girls were an important part of it! It was just as we dreamed it would be, including the music, which was all down to them 😊"

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"The musical quality was exceptional. The classical and romantic repertoire made the ceremony truly special. Many guests asked us for the musicians' names after the wedding."

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"We booked Jane for our wedding breakfast and she was sweet and played a lot of the favourite tunes that we had asked if she knew. Our guests enjoyed listening to her and we have passed on her details to a friend who is also getting married soon. "

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"We booked St. Moritz Pianist Lounge for a wedding reception in Italy, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the entire day. The music added a level of elegance and sophistication that truly elevated the atmosphere. From the moment guests arrived, the piano created a warm and welcoming ambiance. Throughout the reception, the performance adapted naturally to each phase of the event, always maintaining the perfect balance between presence and discretion. What we appreciated most was the musical sensitivity and the ability to read the room. Nothing felt forced or scripted—it all flowed effortlessly, contributing to a relaxed yet refined environment. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and how it made the event feel more intimate and special. It’s the kind of detail that people remember long after the event is over. An excellent choice for anyone looking to create a truly elegant and memorable experience."

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"Will was great, all the guests commented on how good he was and that they were still able to chat whilst listening and that he didn’t dominate but read the room so well. Thanks Will. "

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"Anastasia arrived right on time! Performance was fantastic, beautiful songs played and she was beautifully dressed. It goes very well with the party. Super happy with her!"

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"BEST I COULD HAVE HOPED FOR! Professional, talented, responsive genuine. I sent a very last minute request (2 days before our ceremony) since we forgot to choose a song for our officiant as he walked down the aisle and Stephan came the rescue and learned Waiting in Vain (officiant's favorite) in literally less than a day. AND he did it out of the goodness of his heart. You can tell Stephan is someone who wants his clients to have the day as they imagined and will go OUT OF HIS WAY to make it happen. His music is beautiful and set the perfect mood for our ceremony. I love contemporary songs played acoustically and his repertoire is very extensive. I regret forgetting to take a picture to capture this! To all those who are smart enough to have Stephan play at your wedding or event, be smarter than me - remember to take a photo!!"

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"A wonderful touch to our wedding Paolo brought an extra-special touch to our wedding day—a truly fabulous pianist! He played the church organ alongside our friends who played violin and flute, and despite it being their very first time playing together, they were completely seamless. Extremely professional, friendly, and focused on making the day even more romantic than you could ever imagine. We also had the chance to hear the colleagues he performs with—well, words aren't enough! Future newlyweds, I recommend him with all my heart! In case it wasn't clear, we couldn't be happier with our choice."

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"Will played for the cocktail hour at our wedding reception at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. He did an amazing job entertaining our guests during this time. He was prompt, communicative, and professional. He dressed the part and his music added the exact element we were looking for!"

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"Abbiamo avuto il piacere di avere questo violinista al nostro matrimonio a Como e siamo rimasti completamente soddisfatti. La musica dal vivo ha trasformato la cerimonia in un momento magico, emozionando tutti gli ospiti. Ogni brano scelto è stato eseguito con una tecnica impeccabile e una grande sensibilità, capace di adattarsi perfettamente al contesto. L’esibizione in duo con il pianista ha creato un’atmosfera armoniosa e raffinata, ideale sia per la cerimonia sia per l’aperitivo e il ricevimento. La professionalità del musicista si nota già dal primo contatto: è attento alle esigenze dei clienti, offre suggerimenti sui brani più adatti e cura ogni dettaglio dell’esecuzione. La sua musica non è solo un accompagnamento, ma diventa un vero e proprio racconto emotivo che accompagna ogni fase dell’evento. Gli ospiti hanno apprezzato moltissimo la qualità dell’esibizione e la capacità di rendere speciale ogni momento. Raccomandiamo senza riserve questo violinista a chi desidera rendere il proprio matrimonio o evento indimenticabile, con musica elegante e di grande effetto emotivo. _________ We had the pleasure of having this violinist at our wedding in Como and we were completely satisfied. The live music transformed the ceremony into a magical moment, thrilling all the guests. Each piece chosen was performed with impeccable technique and great sensitivity, perfectly suited to the context. The duo performance with the pianist created a harmonious and refined atmosphere, ideal for both the ceremony and the aperitif and reception. The musician's professionalism is evident from the very first contact: he is attentive to the needs of his clients, offers suggestions on the most suitable pieces and takes care of every detail of the performance. His music is not just accompaniment, but becomes a real emotional narrative that accompanies every stage of the event. The guests greatly appreciated the quality of the performance and the ability to make every moment special. We unreservedly recommend this violinist to anyone who wants to make their wedding or event unforgettable, with elegant music and great emotional impact."

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"I reserve my praise only for musicians of exceptional merit, and I would be remiss if I did not highly recommend this deserving artist. It gives me great pleasure to recommend Michael Crawford for any type of engagement and setting, whether it be a concert which is geared toward regular concert goers or an informal pops concert for first time listeners. I have collaborated with him performing duos in concert as well as conducting him as concert meister in chamber orchestra. He is an outstanding violinist of solo concert hall caliber and is equally at ease in solo repertoire and chamber music, as well as concert meister. The same can be said of his facility in all musical styles throughout the ages. And he is also a highly respected composer as well. Noteworthy are Crawford’s exceptional talents when collaborating with others. We have collaborated closely in rehearsals and in organizing concerts, and he is versatile, flexible, and creative. His willingness to provide diverse repertoire which is suited to any occasion is invaluable in pleasing average audiences as well as connoisseurs. Michael Crawford is always dependable, conscientious, and a pleasure to work with. One can always be sure that he will rise to the occasion, having perfected every detail as a strong and solid musician and collaborator"

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"Bethany was absolutely perfect for our Wedding a few weeks ago at Doddington Park Farm House. Everyone commented on how beautiful it was with the sound of the cellist. Thank you so much Bethany for making our Wedding that extra special. Highly Recommended to everyone."

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"Connor played at my wedding ceremony and it was so breath taking. The emotion his music brought was indescribable, I will never forget my walk down the aisle. Thank you so much for bringing the dramatic yet beautiful effect we were looking for. I would hire him over and over again."

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"Jools composed and remotely recorded violin sections for 3 of my tracks: Just For a Day; Roman 7; Boneyard. The tracks have an American influence but would fall under the indie genre. Essentially, the remit for Jools was to 'bulk them out' with strings. Although I had not actually met Jools in person (and still haven't), he was extremely responsive when communicating via email and therefore didn't need to meet. Before agreeing, he encouraged me to listen to his back catalogue - I was impressed with the breadth and depth of genres that Jools had worked with and I was pleased to learn he had worked with a couple of acquaintances of mine- namely The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and Chris Tye. Listening to his work, I was impressed by his knack around texturising songs- in my experience, strings can sometimes feel isolated from the rest of the instrumentation and I am aware that some string players find this aspect of composition challenging. Throughout the process, Jools ensured he had a secure understanding around my expectations. This brought about discussion around dynamics, chord progression technique (tremolo, tied sections etc). Although he was happy to read from transcript, I felt that his take on composition would be much better than mine, so he kindly agreed to compose the parts himself. After recording the first version, he sent me recordings via YouTube- he even went to the trouble of including a running text commentary of his thoughts within the video itself. This meant that I could give better feedback and bounce off his ideas. I was especially amazed by the turnaround (3 days to complete the process) as I had not set any deadlines or ball-park timeframes. Jools' playing is technically perfect and he has an exceptional ear for harmony and dynamics. e.g. He knew not to play for the sake of playing, and when to build to crescendo. He was able to add a range of chords, hooks and new melodies to the song. In Boneyard, the melody in the instrumental chorus ended up becoming the dominant hook- this was totally unplanned. Much like his violin playing, the overall recording quality was very professional. If you are looking for an outstanding string player who is both technical and visionary, Jools would be my number one recommendation."

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"Choosing Stephan to play for our wedding was a no-brainer. The quality of his sound and musicianship, as well as the breadth of his repertoire, stood out as soon as we started exploring his website. His prices are also very reasonable. Most important, Stephan is very easy to work with. He responded to all of our emails punctually and was always helpful, flexible, and open to suggestion. He was amazing during our wedding ceremony and reception--all of our guests loved him, as he was so accommodating and took many spontaneous requests from the field! When one of our guests asked for a song he didn't know, he came back after his break and played it for her later! Stephan is awesome!"

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