Business Details
18 Years
experience
Premier Wedding String Quartet in Manchester
The Bridgewater String Quartet is a professional wedding and event string ensemble based in Manchester, delivering live music performances across the Northwest of England. With over 15 years of collective experience, the quartet combines technical excellence with nuanced performance skills, having performed at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Bridgewater Hall. Our musicians, graduates of the UK's top conservatoires, bring expertise from collaborations with leading orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. We utilise modern technology with Samsung Galaxy tablets for seamless repertoire management, offering one of the UK's largest wedding music collections exceeding 3,000 pieces.Our commitment to client satisfaction is evidenced by our meticulous coordination, adaptable performance styles, and glowing testimonials from hundreds of satisfied clients. The quartet's versatility extends to accompaniment for ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events, with the capability to arrange custom pieces for special requests. Our reputation as one of Britain's finest ensembles is built on consistent delivery of exceptional musical experiences that elevate any occasion.
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Event Performances
String Trio Services
Music Arrangements
Corporate Entertainment
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional wedding music experience with top-tier musicians
- Our repertoire includes over 3,000 pieces spanning classical to contemporary music
- All musicians graduated from leading UK music conservatoires
- We provide adaptable performance options for ceremonies, receptions and corporate events
- Our tablet-based music system ensures seamless transitions and flexible playlist management
What people say
Outstanding performance
Top quality musicians
Amazing experience
Perfect touch
Blown away
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Our expert musicians specialise in creating the perfect atmosphere for wedding ceremonies. We provide carefully timed performances for key moments including guest arrival, bridal entrance, register signing and recessional. With extensive experience in church and civil ceremonies, we coordinate seamlessly with officiants and venue staff. Our repertoire includes classical masterpieces and contemporary arrangements to suit every couple's preferences.
Event Performances
We deliver captivating performances at corporate events, private parties, and special occasions. Our versatile repertoire spans genres from classical to pop, ensuring appropriate music for any occasion. The quartet's professional experience includes performances at prestigious venues and collaborations with major orchestras. Our discreet coordination ensures smooth integration with event schedules while maintaining musical excellence.
String Trio Services
Our trio format offers the same exceptional quality as the quartet with greater flexibility for smaller venues. This configuration maintains our signature sound while adapting to space and budget constraints. The trio performs the full range of our repertoire, making it ideal for intimate weddings and events without compromising musical impact.
People
Alison Jones
Violinist
Lead violinist with extensive experience in wedding and event performances. Specialises in coordinating musical timing with ceremony proceedings. Provides expert guidance through the booking process and music selection.
Naomi
Violinist
Skilled violinist trained at top UK conservatoires. Regular performer with leading orchestras and experienced in both classical and contemporary repertoire. Ensures technical excellence in every performance.
Aime
Violist
Professional violist with expertise in adapting classical arrangements for modern audiences. Contributes to the ensemble's versatile repertoire spanning multiple musical genres and periods.
Ilona
Cellist
Cellist with extensive performance experience across prestigious venues. Brings depth and richness to the ensemble's sound, complementing both traditional and contemporary musical arrangements.
Questions
What is the difference between the String Quartet and String Trio?
A String Quartet features four musicians (two violins, viola, cello) while the Trio has three players. The Trio is ideal for smaller venues and budgets while maintaining our signature quality.
Can you perform specific music not listed in your repertoire?
Yes, we can arrange custom pieces for your event with at least one month's notice for a small additional fee.
What performance attire do you wear?
Our standard attire is traditional all-black formal wear, though we can accommodate specific colour requests to match your event theme.
Are outdoor performances possible?
We can perform outdoors during receptions but require shelter from rain, extreme cold/wind, and bright sunlight to protect our instruments.
How do we book your services?
Complete our contact form to check availability and receive pricing information, then we'll guide you through the booking process.
