Classical Ensembles for Hire in Southampton

Explore 206 classical ensembles available in Southampton, England, United Kingdom. These accomplished musicians have received 652 reviews from satisfied clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars, with performances starting from £160 and averaging £420.

Of the 206 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Southampton. The other 203 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 652 reviews of Classical Ensembles
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Sax&Piano is an elegant duo blending modern sax and refined piano

Florence

Tuscany, Italy · 768 miles away

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Performing arts institute specializing in Asian Classical Music

Oslo

Norway · 781 miles away

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Opera, musical and easy jazz soprano and pianist.

Valencia

Spain · 792 miles away

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Valencia String Quartet performs expressive chamber music with refined artistry

Valencia

Spain · 792 miles away

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Cuarteto de Tango residente en Mallorca

Palma

Balearic Islands, Spain · 807 miles away

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Freelance double bassist and flautist

Coimbra

Portugal · 812 miles away

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Solo Violinist. Also having my own Duo, Trio and Quartet.

Vienna

Austria · 816 miles away

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Classical music for concerts, weddings and all types of events

Vienna

Austria · 816 miles away

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Acoustic/Electro duo Violin and Viola

Vienna

Austria · 816 miles away

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Musicals and timeless classics

Vienna

Austria · 816 miles away

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Doublebass and ebass player

Vienna

Austria · 816 miles away

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Classical Elegant Duo for your Event

Opatija

Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia · 818 miles away

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Violinist, composer, jazz man

Viterbo

Latium, Italy · 866 miles away

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Book from €400 (EUR)

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Classical, crossover, international duo

Alicante

Valencia, Spain · 869 miles away

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Violin & Piano perfect wedding

Gdańsk

Pomerania, Poland · 871 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Classical Ensembles in Southampton?

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Prices for classical ensembles in Southampton range from about £160 to £1,000+, with most professional groups charging around £420 for standard engagements. Pricing reflects ensemble size, performance length, and specific requirements like amplification or special repertoire. String quartets typically command premium rates due to their specialized training and instrument quality, while larger chamber groups price according to the number of musicians involved. Most groups include initial consultation and repertoire planning in their standard fees. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 121 enquiries for Classical Ensembles at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
58% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About four months
25% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to August
50% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 78% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Classical Ensembles available in Southampton

5/5 from 652 reviews
Photo of The Bossard Quartet The Bossard Quartet "Absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend The Bossard Quartet! We booked The Bossard Quartet to play at our wedding originally scheduled for June 2020. With the pandemic, we had to re-schedule our wedding not once, but twice! Amy was really helpful both times and we were able to re-book for our eventual date very smoothly. We finally got married in June 2022, and TBQ played during our wedding ceremony and the drinks reception afterwards. We really loved the vast repertoire of songs that we could choose from which really helped make the ceremony our own! They sounded fantastic too. All our guests loved having TBQ play during the drinks reception - and particularly loved the Juke Box feature where guests could request any song they wanted from the huge repertoire! So many of our guests have commented about how great TBQ were. We are so grateful to you for making our wedding day extra special, and at such a reasonable price! Thank you!" Based in Winchester, England (12 miles from Southampton) Billie Christie - Wedding Photo of The Dionysus Ensemble The Dionysus Ensemble "Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! It was absolutely perfect! Just seen a video of our entrance with the music and it was perfect. Thank you so much!" Based in Slough, England (55 miles from Southampton) Emily - Private wedding Photo of JAM Duo JAM Duo "Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. Everyone thought you sounded amazing. Thanks again, you were brilliant." Based in Cotswolds, England (67 miles from Southampton) Emma Harmer - Wedding Photo of Palatine String Quartet/Trio/Duo Palatine String Quartet/Trio/Duo "Thank you very much for your music and flawless performance at our wedding. Guests were all in awe listening to songs they could relate to. Many thanks, Ilaria and Vieri" Based in Bushey, England (68 miles from Southampton) Ilaria - Wedding Photo of Brook Trio Brook Trio "Thank you so much for your lovely music at our wedding on Saturday, and especially the song we asked you to arrange “Time of our Lives”. Everyone said how much they enjoyed your music and all the different pieces you played that made our day really special” Eyvonne and Michael" Based in Watford, England (68 miles from Southampton) Michael - wedding Photo of Azul Electric Violin Duo Azul Electric Violin Duo "They were brilliant and only wished I had booked them for longer!" Based in London, England (69 miles from Southampton) 19th September 2026 Andrea - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for classical ensembles ranges from £160 to £1,000+, with an average of £420. The main factor is the number of musicians in the group, as ensembles can range from trios to larger chamber groups. Performance duration, repertoire and the experience of the players also influence the cost.

The classical ensembles for hire range from trios and quartets to larger groups of eight or more musicians. String quartets are among the most popular choices, but ensembles can include combinations of strings, woodwind, brass and keyboard instruments depending on the style of music required.

Events that commonly feature classical ensembles include wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, gala dinners, corporate events, awards ceremonies and cultural occasions. The rich sound of a classical ensemble creates an atmosphere of sophistication and occasion.

Many classical ensembles offer arrangements of popular songs, film soundtracks and contemporary hits alongside their classical repertoire. This allows the music to appeal to a wider audience while maintaining the elegant sound of acoustic instruments. It is advisable to check each ensemble's profile for their full repertoire.

Space requirements depend on the size of the ensemble. A string quartet typically needs an area of around 3 by 3 metres, while larger groups require more room. For the best experience, discuss staging needs with the ensemble to ensure the venue can accommodate them comfortably.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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