The London Ensemble - Newspaper Reviews and Testimonials

Concerts

(See below for Special Events)

...marvellous, never faltered.

The Times

...concentration and flair, the performance of the night.

The Independent

...the listener was struck by the sustained level of technical mastery.

The Sunday Times

...masterly playing, impeccably phrased and articulated. Rarely has Mozart come dancing off the page so

enticingly.

International Record Review

...performed brilliantly - with sensitive empathy for the music and charming delicacy. Beethoven's bidding

that 'music should set the human soul alight' was satisfied to perfection.

Hannover Zeitung

...offered a calm, unruffled integrity of delivery, ensuring that every component fell securely into place

...sheer dynamism.

The Guardian

…played with confidence and utter musical assurance, with a singing rich tone, great power of projection,

meticulous accuracy of intonation and attack and with deeply felt expressivity.

The Strad

Special Events

Style, flair and musical harmony made this an uplifting and enchanting evening.

Interim Management Dining Club, at the Honourable Artillery Company, London

We just wanted to say a massive thank you for being so wonderful on our wedding day - everyone

commented on how beautifully you played. Thank you again.

Rachael and Andrew Flintoff Wedding, Knightsbridge, London

A very big thank you. The entertainment stage at Taste of London was really well received by our thousands

of visitors. We found all of the performers extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

Brand Events at Taste of London, Regent's Park, London

Last week's Gala Dinner at Hampton Court Palace went extremely well. My sincere thanks for the excellent

performance - we had some great feedback from guests. I do hope that I will have the pleasure of working

with the London Ensemble again in the near future.

CLD Events at the WWF Gala. Guest of Honor, HRH the Prince of Wales

I would like to thank you for playing so well at the Wedding. The positive feedback was overwhelming. All the listeners' with whom we spoke felt your well-communicated musical enjoyment, which helped to make the occasion very special; and the professionalism and manner with which you performed, was very much appreciated. Thank you for your considerable contribution to our special day. I have kept your details in case

I have another excuse to ask for your services! Nothing would give me greater pleasure.

David Hainsworth - Serena and Andrew's Wedding at St Michael's Manor Hotel, St. Albans

Many thanks to you all for making yesterday a success. I have had lots of lovely comments about the 'wonderful' atmosphere the quartet created. The agency are really grateful to have had such a high calibre group. The buzz we had around the building was absolutely amazing. Thanks again for everything.

Nicci Roffey, RAB - Classic FM presentation for MediaCom

Thank you for contributing so wonderfully to what was a very beautiful day. You provided such a professional

service from beginning to end. The choice of music was perfect, all timings immaculate - everything we had

hoped for. We had many complimentary comments on the day with regard to how special the players made

the day for everyone, and are still receiving them now.

Daisy and Ben Pagnam Wedding, Richmond, London

My thanks to you for your wonderful musical skills last night.

Paul Summerfield, Director, The Royal Society of Medicine

Thank you for the wonderful concert for my father's birthday. He was so thrilled and it was a complete surprise to him. He loved the music and said it was the best birthday he'd ever had! Please pass on our heartfelt thanks to all the musicians.

Sylvia Priest, Berkshire

Thank you. You were brilliant and I wouldn't hesitate in engaging you again in the future.

Ortiz-Bukowski Wedding, London

We just wanted to say how thrilled and delighted we were by the wonderful performances at our wedding at

Burgh House on 6th September. They played beautifully, and the music moved many of our guests to tears.

There's no doubt it greatly enhanced the emotion of the ceremony, for us and for our families and friends.

Thank you too, for all your patient help and support as we organised everything. We are really grateful and

will recommend the London Ensemble unreservedly.
Jan Hall and Gilson Torres Wedding, Burgh House, Hampstead

Thank you very much for the wonderful performances from your string quartet, trumpet player and singers.

Many people commented on how much they enjoyed the music at the cathedral and at the reception. Thank

you again for all of your assistance in organising our special day.

Gregory Pamel MD Wedding, Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Two Temple Place, London

It was clear that we had made a very good decision in sponsoring your ensemble for this event. The music

was of a very high order and enjoyed by all. Thank you for participating in such a wonderful way.

Robert Ward, Director, Chiswell Associates Ltd. - sponsors of a Gala performance at Durham Castle

The players were simply fantastic and really created a fabulous atmosphere at the ceremony and reception.

Jonathan and Yu Roberts Wedding, Oriental Mandarin Hotel, Knightsbridge, London

Spot on!

Dominic Olliff, Event Manager, Twickenham Experience, England Rugby Football Union

We were really impressed, both with your performance and professionalism. Thank you for making a

wonderful day even more memorable.
Peter De-Voisey Civil Partnership, Kent

We absolutely adored the music - the event was made one hundred times better by your presence and

stunning playing. Thank you very, very much indeed!
Kate Packwood, Shakespeare's Globe, London

Just wanted to ask you to pass on my thanks to the Quartet who played at our ceremony. Their music made

the event a very special occasion and many of our guests were very complimentary about the performances

of the music. Thank you for all your help in arranging the contribution of the London Ensemble to the

success of our day.

William Blacklock Civil Partnership, Chandos House, London

You were fantistic and it all went really well.

Dr Nazima Pathan Wedding, Waldorf Hilton, London

Please pass our thanks on to Rachel who performed at our wedding at the Fennes on May 24. The music was

really beautiful and everybody commented on how nice it was to have a live musician. Many thanks again.
Nicole and James Acton Wedding, The Fennes Estate, Essex

Just a quick note to say many thanks for your fantastic performance at my wedding. All my guests have said

that they thought you were fantastic, and Ceci and I both were extremely pleased and delighted with your

performance. Many many thanks.

Tom Loder Wedding, Ockenden Manor, Cuckfield

Everyone thought the String Quartet was wonderful and all thoroughly enjoyed the music. The music lifted

everyone and I would ask that you convey our sincere thanks to all the players. We wish you all a busy and

prosperous future. If I hear of anyone requiring musicians, I will certainly recommend you.

Laurence and Eve Herbert Wedding, New Hall, Sutton Coldfield

Thank you for making it a very special day.

Victoria and Major Neville Pattison Wedding, West Hythe

A huge THANK YOU! The quartet and oboist were fantastic. All our guests were commenting on how wonderful

they sounded throughout the civil ceremony and then at the reception - no-one, ourselves included, wanted

them to stop playing! As for the 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,' it was absolutely perfect - I was so thrilled -

I just wish I could have heard it over and over again! Thank you so much for the work you put into it. A

perfect part of a perfect day! Thank you so much.

Karen and Jan Mahoney Wedding, Stoke Park Club, Bucks

We would like to thank the quartet for making our day so memorable. Everybody commented on how lovely it

was to have them there and how good they are. We would definitely recommend them to our family and friends. Thank you for your assistance and patience.
Lynne Taylor Wedding, Park Inn, North Stifford

Thank you for helping make our day as perfect as it was, and it was. We feel so fortunate. The musicians were first class. Thank you again for such a professional service - I will have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.
Fiona Richardson Wedding, Pump House Gallery, Battersea

Thank you. You were fantastic. Many people commented that it topped everything off having the music played.

Gemma and Simon Dear Wedding, Canterbury

I just wanted to ask you to pass on our thanks to Naomi for her performance last night. She really was fantastic and very professional. It really made our evening. I will not hesitate to recommend you or use you for future events.

Imogen Forbes, Reception at the British Library for the Publishers Licensing Society

Thank you so much to you for the wonderful music - it was perfect and really helped make our day.
Jenny Whittaker Wedding, the Vyne, Hampshire

Absolutely fantastic and worth every penny. You all really stuck out on the day and made the place have a full

enjoyable vibe. Very talented and enjoyable people to have on the day. Very friendly. Presentation was superb. Thank you very much.

Lorette Turner Wedding, Devonport House, Greenwich

Robert and I would like to say the most enormous 'Thank You' for arranging the music to entertain us last night at the RAC! The music was absolutely magnificent, and everyone commented on the excellence of the musicians' contribution to the party. The performance was unquestionably one of the finest aspects of our evening! Thank you so much for all your help.

Lucia and Rob's Anniversary Party, RAC Club, Pall Mall