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Reviews"Banish all previous conceptions of a string quartet from your mind - STATUS CYMBAL are definitely different. They gave us a brilliant classical first half programme then a fun-packed romp through the 20th Century in the second half. It was a pleasure having them with us and their performance was thoroughly enjoyed by our audience of over 800 members." Clacton & North East Essex Arts & Literary Society "Thank you so much for coming to play to us at Goldsmiths' Hall last night. Your programme was perfect. You found some very ingenious solutions to the 'Gold' challenge and the inclusion of some Gershwin and Victor Sylvester nostalgia was extremely well suited to our older audience. We are most grateful to you all and thank you again for being so accommodating over our requirements." Concert for the Queen Elizabeth Foundation "Wow! What can I say apart from thank you so much for playing at our wedding? You were absolutely amazing and we could not have chosen anyone better to play for us. It truly was breathtaking when I heard the first bars of Pachelbel as I entered the church. That was my favourite part of the day and it is all thanks to you ... all our family and friends said how wonderful you all were and that the choices of music played were brilliant. One thing I do remember is my brother and I singing and dancing on the terrace while you were playing I Heard It on the Grapevine. . you made our day even more of a fairytale for us and we cannot thank you enough - you really were amazing." Wedding of Carly & Oliver Evans Testimonials"Thank you so much for your fabulous performance at our wedding on New Year's Eve. We were over the moon with Heroes, and the sheet music you gave us was a wonderful surprise. Thank you for being a part of our amazing day." Wedding at Penshurst Place. "May I also take this opportunity to thank you and your group for providing us with such a lift to our programming and for remaining in such good humour for the many hours you were with us, it certainly brought some festive joy to the offices." QVC Shopping Channel - X-mas broadcast "Everything went really well and the string quartet did a super job for us - they were really flexible (some of the timings changed on the day but they handled it really well) and I had loads of positive feedback from people about them. So thanks for making our VIP opening event such a huge success." Roche UK RepertoireWALKING DOWN THE AISLE
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STATUS CYMBAL is the String Quartet with a difference. Its unrivalled classical to contemporary repertoire, equally at home playing Bach, Mozart, Gershwin, Oasis and Blur, makes us the ideal complement to any occasion. Our fully professional approach, backed by over 20 years of experience, comes at a price to suit every pocket.
- Gill Austin Violin
- Dave Williams Violin
- Paul Appleyard Viola
- Una Birtchnell Cello
Weddings
Having now performed at over one thousand weddings in our eighteen-year history, STATUS CYMBAL has the experience and expertise to provide for so important an event. We understand that this is your special day, and that our music will add that finishing touch to create the perfect atmosphere of a truly wonderful occasion.
Our uniquely extensive repertoire stretches from Vivaldi to the Verve. An entirely classical approach is often popular, as is a preference for completely modern pop and rock music. A mixture of all styles, from Baroque through Opera, Jazz and Musicals to recent hits is also available. You will almost certainly find that favourite number to make your wedding truly personal, but in the unlikely event that your tune is not already in our playlist, we can arrange it especially for the occasion.
If you require the quartet to play for your ceremony, we can give you specialist advice on the music to be played while your guests are assembling, the bride's entrance, the signing of the register and the recessional. If you have chosen to have a traditional church wedding, we also have the ability to accompany hymns you may have selected.
We have performed at a many of the major UK wedding venues, including prestigious hotels such as the Ritz and Claridges, as well as a considerable number of countrywide stately homes. In fact, having also entertained at a wedding in the famous wine-producing Chateau Lafitte in Bordeaux, it is our proud boast that distance is no object, and we are also entirely at home in more conventional, perhaps less prominent surroundings.
"Thank you so much for your fabulous performance at our wedding on New Year's Eve. We were over the moon with Heroes, and the sheet music you gave us was a wonderful surprise. Thank you for being a part of our amazing day." Wedding at Penshurst Place.
Corporate Entertainment
As one of the UK's busiest and most sought-after professional quartets, and with more than eighteen years of experience, STATUS CYMBAL has the ability and panache to enhance the ambience of every kind of event, however formal or informal the occasion.
A keen sense of the requisite style, achieved by close liaison with the client, ensures that Status Cymbal will be playing the right music in the right place and at the right time. The quartet has provided music for functions in venues including Althorp, Claridges, the London Ritz, Highclere Castle and Pinewood Studios where guest lists have included the Princess Royal, Cleo Laine, Lord Sainsbury, Pavarotti, Bob Geldof, Keith Richards, Steve Redgrave, David Gower and Boy George.
The UK premiere of the Hollywood movie The Royal Tenenbaums, the re-launches of O2 and Audos, the corporate event organisers, as well as the magazine Men's Health's search for a new cover model all saw STATUS CYMBAL providing the music. Always, special care is taken to match the music to the wishes of the engager, thus creating the appropriate mood and atmosphere however extrovert or intimate the occasion might be.
"May I also take this opportunity to thank you and your group for providing us with such a lift to our programming and for remaining in such good humour for the many hours you were with us, it certainly brought some festive joy to the offices." QVC Shopping Channel - X-mas broadcast
Recitals
A STATUS CYMBAL recital is a unique occasion. A traditional-style first half, presented in formal concert attire contains works by the classical masters. During the interval the quartet slip into something a little more comfortable and encourage their audience to sit back and listen to music in a lighter vein. (A full classical recital is also available if required.)
"Banish all previous conceptions of a string quartet from your mind - STATUS CYMBAL are definitely different. They gave us a brilliant classical first half programme then a fun-packed romp through the 20th Century in the second half. It was a pleasure having them with us and their performance was thoroughly enjoyed by our audience of over 800 members." Clacton & North East Essex Arts & Literary Society
Status Cymbal's web profile was last updated 19th May 2012