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Dueling Cellos at Burdock Toronto

Post author:duodamore
Post published:October 19, 2015
Post category:Blog Special Events

Toronto (and Duo d’Amore) cellists Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt are presenting their own concert featuring works from composers such as Boccherini, Popper, Gliere and Coblentz, along with a few special surprises. If that’s not enough to entice you, they will be playing at a wonderful new gastropub called Burdock, at 1184 Bloor Street West, just west of Dufferin Station. Come enjoy some delicious food and tasty microbrew while listening to us rock out!

Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased for $8 in advance show, and $10 at the door. If you happen to be a Facebook user,

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Wedding Violinist Cellist Ensembles Canmore

Post author:duodamore
Post published:March 13, 2015
Post category:Banff Weddings Blog Calgary Wedding Music cocktail music string quartet Special Events strings for weddings Calgary Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Wedding Planning Advice Wedding String Quartet Ensemble Canmore AB

“I wanted to say thank you for playing at my wedding. It was absolutely beautiful and I loved having Metallica play walking down the aisle. Got a lot of comments. I didn’t have a chance to thank them after the ceremony so please do for me.” Raylene, bride

This ceremony was wonderful in a different sort of way, and that’s always exciting for us. The biggest difference between this ceremony and a lot of other wedding ceremonies that we perform at in Canmore or across Canada is that we performed Metallica's Nothing Else Matters in a church. That really does not happen too often so it was quite a fun experience for us, the guests and the bride and groom.

After the processional in the wedding, comes the vows, and just after the vows comes the next portion where music is typically performed: the signing of the register. From Metallica, what music was chosen for this: something else unexpected—the very traditional Bach-Gounod Ave Maria. This works perfect for the signing, as it is both long enough (as signings can last up to 8 minutes) and it is also more laid back. This laid back quality is just what is needed to contrast with the more upbeat recessional. Speaking of the recessional, this often takes place just seconds after the signing, as the officiant introduces the couple. For Raylene and Trevor’s recessional the violin and cello players performed Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary, to end the beautiful ceremony at the Church of the Rockies with traditional and non-traditional elements.

Photo and Photo credit: www.Peakphotography.ca

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Star Wars Wedding String Quartet

Ok, I’m just going to come out and say it—I’m 34 and just watched Star Wars for the first time the other day. Of course, I loved it, and thought that it would be a great idea for a wedding. Others have thought that way to, and you can read about interesting wedding ceremonies here.

If you do a Google search for Star Wars Wedding, a lot of what comes up is about costumes, hair, and other theme related details. However, as you can imagine, with Duo d’Amore, it’s all about the music. While we have performed Star Wars music at wedding in the past (namely the Imperial March) it would be great to put together a whole wedding with John Williams’ amazing score from the films. The string section of the orchestra features prominently in the film, and any of our ensembles are perfect to convey the amazing compositions. Though there are many possibilities, I think this grouping would work particularly well:

Star Wars Wedding Program

Wedding Party Processional: Han Solo and Leia Love Theme, Empire strikes back

This theme is great to walk to as there is a slow but steady beat and it is quite lush. It is nice that the theme represents the love between the Han and Princess Leia, which is perfect for the bridesmaids and wedding party to walk to. It would make a great violin and cello duet.

Bride: Princess Leia’s Theme, Episode IV

This is the natural choice, and I would omit the introduction and start the processional head on with the main theme. Alternatively, it would be great to start this with the rebel fanfare, then lead into princess Leia’s theme. Either a duo, trio or string quartet could do this song justice.

Signing of the register: The Force Theme, Episode IV

While I originally thought the force theme would be a good option for the bridesmaids, It would actually suit the signing much better. This is quite a serious theme, a bit on the dark side (sorry about the pun) for the bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to, but perfect for the legal portion of the ceremony. This would sound great with the fullness of a string quartet

Recessional: Main Theme, Episode IV

To top it all off, the theme that everyone has been waiting for: the main theme from the film. This is the natural ending to a fun (and just a bit geeky) wedding! Again, the duo, trio and string quartet could really make this shine.

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Wedding String Quartet Toronto: Rica and Philip at Le Select Bistro

Corporate Violinist Cellist Holt Renfrew Toronto

Post author:duodamore
Post published:September 11, 2014
Post category:Blog corporate entertainment corporate entertainment Toronto Corporate events Special Events
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Yesterday evening, Duo d’Amore performed at Luxinside, a French art exhibition showcasing a number of luxury products coming to Holt Renfrew, and displayed with a cool, and modern aesthetic. Our musicians performed a wide variety of interesting music for the guests, which included the president of Hot Renfrew (who had very nice things to say about our performance) as well as delegates from the French Embassy.

Photo source and credit: www.holtrenfrew.com

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Wedding String Quartet Banff

Wedding violinist cellist Banff: Kimberly and Adrian

Post author:duodamore
Post published:December 1, 2013
Post category:Banff Weddings BC wedding string quartet Calgary Wedding Cellist Calgary Wedding Music Calgary Wedding Violinist Special Events strings for weddings Calgary wedding cellist banff wedding string duo Banff Wedding String Quartet Banff wedding string trio Banff wedding violinist Banff

Thank you for the warm wishes. Both Kimberley and I are extremely happy with the performance during the ceremony. We also received many positive comments from those in attendance. Moreover, the musicians were very courteous and professional. They were outstanding! Cheers, Adrian

It was lovely to be back that the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, for a beautiful and classical winter wedding ceremony. For the processional our string musicians performed the famous Pachelbel Canon, leading into the very appropriate Winter from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi during the signing of the register. As the officiant presented the couple, we performed the second hornpipe from the Watermusic by handel, as well as additional light classical music as the guests exited. Simple, classic and elegant!

ProcessionalPachelbel Canon in D

SigningVivaldi: Winter from the Four Seasons

Recessional: Handel: Hornpipe II from the Water Music

Photo: Fairmont Banff Springs

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Wedding String Quartet Toronto: Rica and Philip at Le Select Bistro

Corporate Event Music VIA Rail Vancouver BC

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 7, 2013
Post category:corporate entertainment Corporate events Special Events Vancouver Corporate Entertainment

Corporate Event Music VIA Rail Vancouver BC. Corporate event for VIA rail at the Century Plaza Hotel, November 7, 2013, Vancouver BC

Toronto Food and Wine Expo, Gala dinner reception

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 18, 2011
Post category:Special Events
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Join host Christopher Waters, VINES Founder, for the ultra-exclusive Gourmet Gala, featuring 12 award-winning wines from the InterVin International Wine Awards. Mix and mingle with an impressive list of Canada's leading wine experts; InterVin judges, winemakers and sommeliers. The Gourmet Gala will give you the opportunity to taste gold medal sparkling wines and six exquisite courses of chefs' finest creations, each paired with two top rated International wines. InterVin judges will highlight the winning attributes of each wine and discuss the pairings as they are presented. As the evening ensues the Top 10 Wineries of the Year will be honoured. Upon conclusion our hosts will escort you through the exclusive VIP entrance into the Expo to explore the world of food and drinks at your leisure. Limited seating available Tickets:. $195 per person.

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