Carnaby Strings Quartet

Music for Weddings & Events

‘All of our guests loved their performance and it made the ceremony and reception really magical’

Carnaby Strings is a stylish, highly experienced London-based string quartet that goes far beyond the traditional classical repertoire. While they love playing the timeless classics, their extensive library covers everything from pop, rock, and dance music to jazz.

As graduates of the Royal Academy of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, and Trinity Laban, the musicians have built a stellar reputation for their flawless professionalism and musical skill.

Previous Clients and Performance Venues

The musicians of Carnaby Strings maintain active, high-profile careers at the highest levels of the UK music industry. Outside of the quartet, their individual performance credits include:

Prestigious Orchestras & Ensembles:

Royal Opera House Orchestra
BBC Concert Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Major Pop & Commercial Artists

Michael Bublé
Bastille

West End Theatre

Performing in the orchestra pits for major London productions, including recent runs of Hamilton, Mary Poppins, and My Fair Lady.

Television & Radio Broadcasts

Featured on high-profile national platforms including Top of the Pops, TFI Friday, Pebble Mill, and BBC Radio 1 and 4.

Residencies

Previously held regular performance residencies at the Honourable Artillery Company and Chorak Restaurant in London.

They have played functions for

British Goverment Hospitality
The Arts Council of Great Britain
Unicef
British Association of Business Women
Honourable Artilery Company
The National Trust
The British Museum
Guy’s Hospital, London
Department of Trade and Industry

This wealth of elite commercial and classical experience ensures that the quartet brings a world-class level of versatility, precision, and professionalism to every event they play.

Carnaby Strings regularly performs for weddings and events at leading venues across London and the UK, including The Asylum Chapel, Hedsor House, Soho House, The Wallace Collection, Fitzrovia Chapel, and luxury hotels such as The Ritz, Grosvenor House, and The NoMad.

More Information

An extremely versatile ensemble, they are equally at home performing at weddings, corporate events and TV.

The players currently play for English National Opera, Royal National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and West End Shows.

The repertoire of the group includes Classical, Jazz Standards, Show Tunes, Classic pop and some of their own highly original arrangements.

Audio

Divermenti no.3 – Mozart

Every time We Say Goodbye

Flower Duet – Delibes

Intermezzo

Jesu Joy – Bach

Just Another Rhumba – Gershwin

Summer from Four Seasons

Repertoire

Carnaby Strings offers hundreds of string quartet arrangements to suit every type of event. Their extensive repertoire includes Classical, 2020s, 2010s, 2000s, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, Musicals, Movie Soundtracks, Jazz, The Beatles, Romantic favourites, and Bollywood.

Baroque and Classical

Air – JS Bach
Air from Water Music– Handel
Alla Siciliana – Handel.
Allegro di Molto – Mozart
Amazing Grace – Traditional.
Arietta – Pergolesi
Arioso from Cantata 156 – JS Bach
Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod
Ave Maria – Schubert
Brandenberg Concerto no 2 – JS Bach
Brandenberg Concerto no 3 – JS Bach
Bridal Chorus (here comes the bride) – Wagner
Canon – Pachelbel
Concerto Grosso in D minor – Vivaldi
Divertimenti no 3 – Mozart
Divertimenti no.1 – Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik– Mozart
Hornpipe – Handel
Jesu Joy – Bach
La Rejouissance from the Fireworks Music – Handel
Largo – Handel
Minuet – Boccerini
Quartet in C – Mozart
Quartet in G – Mozart
Queen of Sheba – Handel
Summer – Vivaldi
The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Trumpet Voluntary in D — Clarke
Two Rondeaux – Purcell
Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Romantic

Barcarolle – Offenbach
Berceuse from the Dolly Suite – Faure
Blue Danube Waltz – J Strauss
Bolero – Ravel
Chanson de Matin – Elgar
Entracte’s from Carmen – Bizet
Flower Song from Carmen – Bizet
Greensleeves – Traditional.
Habenera from Carmen – Bizet
Intermezzo from Cavalier Rusticana – Massagni
Largo from New World Symphony – Dvorak
Meditation from Thais – Massenet
Mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
Musetta’s Waltz from La Boheme – Puccini
Nimrod from Enigma Variations – Elgar
Norweigan Dance – Grieg
Notturno – Borodin
Pavane – Faure
Prelude No.2 – Gershwin
Prince Igor – Borodin
Romance from the Gadfly Suite – Shostakovich
Romanza Andaluza – Sarasate
Salut d’Amour – Elgar
Sole Mio – Capua
The Flower Duet – Delibes
The Swan – Saint Saens
Traumerei – Schumann

Jazz, Show and Pop

A Foggy Day – Gershwin
All I Ask of You – A Lloyd Webber
America from West Side Story — Bernstein
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
As Time Goes By – Hupfield
Autumn Leaves – arr J Kershaw
Blue Tango – L Anderson
Cheek to Cheek – arr Kershaw
Danny Boy – Londonderry Air
El Choclo Tango – Vivoldo
Embraceable You — Gershwin
Everytime we say good-bye – Cole Porter
Feelings – Albert
Folks who live on the hill – J Kern
Forgotten Dreams – L Anderson
Getting Sentimental Over You – arr Kershaw
Goodbye to Love – Carpenters
Hello – L Ritchie
I Feel Pretty — Berstein
I Love Paris – C Porter
In the Mood – Garland
It Had to be You – arr Kershaw
Jalousie Tango — Gade
Jeeves and Wooster theme — arr J Kershaw
Just another Rhumba – Gershwin
Lady in Red – De Burgh
Let’s Do It – Cole Porter
Love Theme from the Godfather – Rota
Makin’ Whoopie – Donaldson
Manya de Carnaval from Black Orpheus – Bonfa
Maria – Bernstein
Misty – Garner
My Funny Valentine – Rodgers
New York, New York – Kander
Nice work if you can get it – Gershwin
On the street where you live – arr Kershaw
Pennies from Heaven – A Johnson
Por Una Cabeza Tango – Gardel
S’Wonderful – Gershwin
Send in the Clowns – Sondheim
Someone to Watch over Me – GershwinSomewhere from West Side Story – Bernstein
Stardust – arr Kershaw
Suddenly – Diamond
Tango in D – Albeniz
The Man I Love – Gershwin
The Music of the Night – A Lloyd Webber
Tico Tico – Albreu
Tonight from West Side Story – Bernstein
Truly – L Richie
When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole

Light and Jazz

Let’s do It – Cole Porter
The Man I Love – Gershwin
My Funny Valentine – Rodgers
A Foggy Day – Gershwin
Folks who live on the hill – Kern
S’Wonderful – Gershwin
Nice work if you can get it – Gershwin
Everytime we say good-bye – Cole Porter
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
Makin’ Whoopie – Donaldson
An American in Paris – Gershwin
Just another Rhumba – Gershwin
Irish Sherry – Trad
Danny Boy – Londonderry Air
Blue Tango – Anderson
El Relicario – Padill
Summer Time – Porgy and Bess
Hava Nagila – Trad
Paragon Rag – Joplin
Country Club – Joplin
Yesterday – The Beatles
New York, New York – Bernstein
Candle in the wind – Elton John
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Paul Simon
Everything I Do – Bryan Adams
Without You – Peter Ham
Killing Me Softly – Charles Fox
Have I told You Lately – Van Morrison
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Perreti
Perfect Day – Lou Reed

Their repertoire is continually expanding, so if you don’t see a particular piece listed, simply include it in your enquiry. If it’s not already available, it can be specially arranged for your event for a small additional fee.

Whether you know exactly what you’d like to hear or need a little inspiration, Carnaby Strings is happy to recommend music that perfectly suits your event and style.

Testimonials

Not only are you very talented musicians but also extremely efficient and professional in the way you deal with the whole proceedings. We were particularly impressed with the manner in which you dovetailed the Shostakovich, Mascagni and Grieg into the ceremony itself as though you had rehearsed with the other participants for weeks – a seamless and enjoyable performance, as was your repertoire for the rest of the afternoon. Many thanks and best regards

Joyce & Mile

Wedding Couple

Just a quick message to thank you for your contribution to our special day. We really enjoyed you playing for us (we had many guests comment on how fantastic you were!!). We had an amazing day… The church ceremony in particular was truly special. We look forward to using you again in the future. Thanks again!”

Thank you all so very much for the amazing music. Everyone commented on how beautiful it was and there were many comments on the ‘Be Our Guest’ song choice as they were ushered for the meal. You made the day so very special and I can’t thank you enough.

Buffy and Carnaby Strings were absolutely brilliant. Ahead of the wedding, Buffy was on hand to answer all my questions. At the wedding, they were exceptional. I requested One Day Like This by Elbow for my walk down the aisle and the moment I heard it playing, it made me feel so excited to walk down the aisle (despite the fact I had been so nervous before). All of our guests loved their performance and it made the ceremony and reception really magical. And it’s not just traditional wedding music that they play. We had Star Wars, Muse, Oasis, The Darkness and Jurassic Park, all the songs that fit our varied music taste. Every song or piece they played was performed perfectly and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. I would recommend Carnaby Strings to anyone, they really are fantastic!

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