The ensemble would then play for the drinks reception and, if required, for the wedding breakfast.
The style of music is entirely your choice and a full repertoire list can be provided on request.

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Philharmonic String Quartet

The Philharmonic String Quartet will provide relaxing background music, suitable for any event.

The quartet was formed by Claire Miles, previously the principal cello with English Touring Opera. The four players are experienced professionals, who have been members of orchestras in England and have worked in West End shows. They are now are working as freelance musicians in the North West. The quality of their performance is displayed by the tone of the string instruments and their versatility at playing a huge variety of repertoire ranging from Mozart to Gershwin to Beatles numbers.

The quartet can provide traditional wedding music for any service or a large selection of 'lighter' pieces to accompany drinks receptions or meals. They can perform inside a venue or – weather permitting – outside in the hotel gardens.

Oracle Oboe Trio

This is an original alternative to the traditional string quartet.

The oboist, Jane Evans, a member of the Northern Chamber Orchestra, formed the Evans Oboe Trio. She also is a freelance player with a variety of orchestras including BBC Scottish Orchestra, Philharmonia and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her emotive cor anglais playing can be heard in many film tracks including Lord of the Rings (The Return of the King).

The combination of the oboe, violin and cello makes a wonderful rich sound and is the perfect accompaniment to your special event. The repertoire is varied: ranging from Baroque and Classical music to popular classics, songs and film themes.

The Oracle Oboe Trio can feature Oboe/Flute/Cello OR Oboe/Violin/Cello

Other Instrumentalists

You might decide that you want to mix and match your musical requirements.
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Among other cities, Philharmonic String Quartet and Ensembles may serve the following areas: Manchester, Liverpool, Stockport, Wirral, Bolton, Wigan, Carlisle, Oldham, Isle of Man, Preston, Salford, Warrington, Blackpool, Chester, Crewe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, Burnley, Blackburn, Rochdale, St. Helens, Altrincham, Barrow-in-Furness, Birkenhead, Carnforth, Bootle, Chorley, Douglas, Ellesmere Port, Kendal

Listed under Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Carlisle, Chester, Crewe, Halifax, Huddersfield, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Warrington, Wigan Counties.