Classical Music

 

Status Cymbal

Status Cymbal is the String Quartet with a difference. As well as playing the works of the great composers for the medium, it has its own unique library of sparkling and witty arrangements of all knds of popular music from Opera through Swing and Jazz to the great Musicals, Pop hits and Rock classics.

As experienced, conservatoire-trained symphony musicians, they find that the idea of this most traditional classical line-up playing familiar modern tunes intrigues and delights audiences of all ages and walks of life. As a result, the schedule now embraces concerts, all kinds of functions both corporate and private, together with entertaining in hotels and restaurants and on board cruise liners.

TV and Radio credits incude the BBC Radio 2 Arts Programme and Central Televisions' Pot of Gold, the peak time network ITV show hosted by Des O'Connor. Visit Status Cymbal's web site.

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Minstrels Gallery

Weddings have kept Minstrels Gallery busy during the last year, taking them all over the UK and Ireland to some very attractive venues, from a modern hotel in Caistor, Norfolk, to a beautifully restored medieval barn in Bagor, North Wales.

A recent survey (EDP Newspapers) showed that medieval and Shakespearean theme weddings are becoming the most popular way to get married. many historic buildings are now licensed to conduct the marriage ceremony and these often provide the perfect backdrop for something very special.

Perhaps one of the most enchanting venues they have played at was Leeds Castle in Kent - a building dating from exactly the period their music comes from. However the bride and groom had asked for one particular piece with a slightly more contemporary feel - so they were obliged to play "All You Need Is Love" as the newly married couple processed out at the end of the ceremony. They are always happy to include other types of music whenever possible. Demo video available.