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Kimber and Rob’s wedding ceremony and reception, September 8, 2012, violin and cello duo, Calgary

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Post published:September 8, 2012
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I just wanted to thank-you for the wonderful musicians you had for us at our wedding last Saturday. It was an incredible day! Thanks so much once again. Kimber, bride

This wedding just had so much packed into the ceremony—so many special details and gorgeous music. Duo d’Amore worked alongside trumpeter Al Muirhead and organist John Bouz, to perform a very classic wedding ceremony. With the organ and trumpet plus the strings, there was an amazing array of timbres, textures, dynamics—it was almost like the bride and groom had a whole orchestra at their disposal. Definitely a memorable ceremony! Following the ceremony, we went to the Calgary Golf and Country club where we performed a more upbeat selection of music during the cocktail reception.

Wedding design: Evelyn Clark Weddings

Photography, videography and photo credit: Snap Weddings

Flowers: Shyla of Wild About Flowers

Cakes: Brûlée and Swirl Cakes + Cupcakes

Lighting: Stardust Event Group

Rentals: Great Events and Special Event Rentals

Stationery: The Social Page

Wedding ceremony and reception musicians Calgary: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet

String Ensemble Vancouver: Andrea and Russell

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Post published:August 29, 2012
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Our violin and cello duo, trio and string quartet play many different kinds of events, though most often, we are hired to perform for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and sometimes the dinner as well. It’s not very often when we are hired only for the cocktail hour, but it is actually refreshing to play after the ceremony has ended, as we did at the Cecil Green Park House in Vancouver. This is a great option for brides and grooms that perhaps have the music sorted out for the ceremony, but want something special and unique, as well as upbeat and fun for the cocktail hour. As always we enjoyed every minute and received lost of compliments from the guests!

Bride’s Hair: Jinesa McCaw from Pamper Me Pretty

Bride’s Makeup: Jinesa McCaw from Pamper Me Pretty

Photography and photo credit: Blu studios

Wedding Dress: St. Patrick

Florist: Stephanie Dieleman

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Andrew and Agata’s wedding ceremony at Pine Knot Golf and Country Club on August 18, 2012, violin and cello duo, Dorchester ON

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Post published:August 21, 2012
Post category:London ON Wedding Music
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This was a beautiful wedding ceremony, with an interesting story to go along with it!

We arrived early to setup, and actually had a bit of a hard time trying to find our exactly where to setup. The bride and groom were being married by the arbor down the terrace, and there was not a great spot, or shade for us to position ourselves where we could both see what was happening during the ceremony, or for the guests to hear us very well. We must have looked at 3 or 4 spots, and I was not too happy with any of them. That’s when we looked up, and though about the possibility of setting up on the terrace, above the ceremony. We tried it and had a perfect view of the ceremony. We also tested out the acoustic, and made sure to have the f holes of the violin and cello pointing towards the guests so that the sound would sound full and rich. The amazing part is because many of the guests entered from around the side of th building, no one knew that we were there until we started to play. Many guests were so surprised and delighted to see and hear us play. Truly a memorable wedding!

For the ceremony music, we worked alongside a piper who performed at various points in the ceremony.

Seating of the parents – Bach: Sleepers Awake
Groomsmen - PIPER
Groom - PIPER
Bridesmaides - Pachabel Canon
Bride - Air on the G String
Signing - Jesu, Joy of Man's desiring
Recessional - PIPER, followed by Charpentier: Prelude from Te Deum

Wedding venue and photo credit: Pine Knot Golf and Country Club

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Vanessa and Nicholas’s wedding at Elm Ridge Country Club, August 4, 2012, violin and cello duo, L’Ille Bizard, QC

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Post published:August 4, 2012
Post category:Montreal Wedding Music
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“Matthew, The duo that preformed at our wedding ceremony (at Elm Ridge Country Club) were absolutely amazing! They were set up and ready for the guests, started on time, played the music we wanted and did a phenomenal job! Thank you so much for helping make our ceremony something very memorable.” Vanessa, bride

Wedding ceremonies have changed quite a bit in the past ten years, but it’s nice to see a very traditional wedding (especially where the music is concerned) as many other things can be modernized to great effect including the music, but as they say some things never go out of style, and classical wedding music is one oft those things. To that end, Vanessa and Nicolas, had a beautiful wedding ceremony with wonderful classical music performed by the violinist and cellist, two excellent musicians from Duo d’Amore. As the bride walked down the aisle, we performed Pachelbel Canon—our version is quite a bit more full sounding than most, and we always love playing it, and that joy translated into both our performance and the guests enjoyment. For the signing of the register We performed another piece from the baroque period (around 1600-1750) by one of the most famous composers, Bach, his Jesu Joy with is smooth and rich, with a great pulse to it. For the recessional, we performed something that was really upbeat, lively and fun: Handel’s Hornpipe from the Water music. Theses songs worked very well individually and even better as a grouping and we were honored to perform them for such an appreciative bride and groom and guests.

Photo and Venue: Elm Ridge Country Club

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Stefania and Matteo’s wedding ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral, July 28, 2012, violin and cello duo, Calgary AB

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Post published:July 28, 2012
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Stefania and Matteo’s wedding ceremony was traditional, refined and absolutely gorgeous! The music as well fit the style and mod of the ceremony just perfectly. The long aisle walk for the bridesmaids was set of and heightened by Bach’s Air, which is both graceful and flowing. The brides music was Pachelbel’s Canon in D, a perennial favorite at weddings, and performed by our violinist and cellist in an interesting and continually varied style, this too was also very flowing and really made the brides walk up the aisle something that the bride, groom and guests will always remember. For the signing of the documents, our musicians returned to the music of Bach performing the sedate and comforting Arioso. When the priest pronounced the bride and groom, the newly married couple walked down the aisle as husband and wife to Handel’s rousing and boisterous La Rejouissance.

Processional: Bach: Air

Bride: Pachelbel: Canon

Signing: Bach Arioso

Recessional: Handel: La Rejouissance

Wedding ceremony musicians Calgary: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet

Frank and Catherine’s wedding ceremony at Peninsula Ridge Winery, July 28, 2012, violin and cello duo, Beamsville ON

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Post published:July 28, 2012
Post category:Niagara Wedding Ceremony Music
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This ceremony was held under the beautiful apple trees at Peninsula Ridge Winery in beautiful Beamsville. In speaking with our clients they selected a fully classical playlist for the ceremony, but keeping the selections on the light and fresh side. Bach Air was gracefully performed as the bridesmaids made their way up to the front, followed by the rich and full sound of that wedding classic, Pachelbel’s Canon. After the vows and the rings, we performed Vivaldi’s Largo from the Four Seasons during the signing of the register. When the bride and groom were pronounced as husband and wife, we performed the up tempo Trumpet Tune by Purcell.

Prelude: mixed classical selections

Bridesmaids: Bach Air

Bride Processional: Pachelbel Canon

Signing: Vivaldi Largo from the Four Seasons

Recessional: Purcell: Trumpet Tune

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Sarah and Marek’s wedding ceremony, July 27, 2012, at Paletta Mansion, violin and cello duo Burlington ON

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Post published:July 27, 2012
Post category:Hamilton Burlington Ancaster Wedding Music
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A July wedding at Paletta Mansion is a wonderful thing—the venue is beautiful and the temperature is always nice (owing to thelake effect and plenty of shade from the balcony at the back of the venue). The music choices for the ceremony were classical, but on the lighter side. As the guests gathered and were seated the two musicians performed a selection of light classical music, in keeping with the music that the couple had chosen for the ceremony. When the bridesmaids were lined up and ready to begin their walk down the aisle, the string players started to play Charpentier’s prelude from Te Deum. As the last bridesmaid took her place the song came to a natural cadence or closing point. After a short pause the bride began here walk down the lovely terracotta tiled steps looking straight out onto lake Ontario, and looking at the groom as well. Pachelbel’s Canon resounded and reverberated over the water as she reached her spot at the front. After the vows and exchange of rings, it was time for the signing of the register. The music for this portion was the light and flowing Jesu Joy by J.S. Bach. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the officiant announced the couple and they walked our triumphantly to Handel’s La Rejouissance.

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Duo d’Amore Nominated for 40 under 40 Business Award

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Post published:July 15, 2012
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Matthew Hayes, owner and violinist of Duo d'Amore has just been nominated for the very prestigious 40 under 40 award, which is awarded to business owners who are making their mark in the Greater Hamilton and Halton communities through business success, community involvement and charitable work. The Business Link is a leading media group consisting of newspapers, magazines, specialty supplements, print services, social media and online platforms. Founded in 2003 by Jim and Adam Shields, Business Link Media Group is an Industry Leader, specializing in enhancing your businesses performance through the delivery of information, knowledge and awareness.

Sabrina and Marc’s wedding ceremony and reception at Eaton Hall, July 14, 2012, violin and cello duo, King City ON

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Post published:July 14, 2012
Post category:Toronto and GTA Wedding Music
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Eaton Hall is many things—known as Canada’s Downton Abbey, a location for film and tv shoots, the former home of Lady Eaton (of T. Eaton fame) and of course a wonderful Toronto wedding venue. Our string ensembles (violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet) always enjoy performing for weddings at Eaton Hall, and Sabrina and Marc’s wedding was spectacular. The music that they chose for the ceremony was well suited to the castle like atmosphere of the surroundings, as the classical music they chose felt right at home amongst the architectural splendor of the house. The ceremony started off with a fanfare—the musicians performed Purcell’s Trumpet Tune for the entrance of the bridesmaids, and transitioned to the traditional bridal Chorus by Wagner. After the vows, the couple and attendants signed the register to the slightly upbeat but well chosen Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake) by J.S. Bach. Rounding out the ceremony, the newlywed’s exited in style to Mendelsohn’s wedding March.

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Sarah and Dan’s wedding ceremony at Whistle Bear Golf Club, July 7, 2012, violin & cello duo, Cambridge ON

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Post published:July 8, 2012
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Our violinist and cellist performed an outdoor wedding at Whistle Bear golf course, just outside of Cambridge. When I was speaking with Sarah regarding the music that she and Dan wanted for the ceremony, I found out that they enjoyed the music of Antonio Vivaldi, and the selected interesting music, by Bach (another baroque composer) as well as Giuseppe Verdi. The program as a whole was fantastic, and we were so happy to be able to perform all of the music they requested.

Bridesmaids Processional: La Vergine Degli Angeli from Verdi’s La Forza del destino

Bride processional: Largo from Vivaldi Lute concerto RV 93

Signing: Bach, first movement from the Cello Suite #1

Recessional: Vivaldi Trumpet Concerto RV 537

Wedding ceremony musicians Cambridge ON: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet

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