Cocktail wedding musicians Ottawa. Karine and Sean’s cocktail and dinner reception in the Quebec Suite of the Chateau Laurier, violin and cello duo, November 30, 2013, Ottawa ON. This was a wonderful event, and it’s always nice to perform for receptions such as these, especially around the holiday as there is so much excitement in the air. We performed a mix of classical music for the cocktail reception, and transitioned to more modern music for the dinner reception. We also had the honour of performing a great version of Sweet Child of Mine for the first dance! Congratulations!
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Cocktail wedding musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and string quartets
What other Ottawa wedding ensembles does Duo d’Amore have?
Solo Violinist
The smallest bowed string instrument in the violin family is the violin. It is also the quietest instrument, but that does not mean that it cannot produce a sound. Don’t forget that violin soloists regularly perform with a 50-100 piece orchestra, in a large hall seating 2000 or more people, and the solo violin can be heard over the entire orchestra, and at the very back of the concert hall. How? This comes down to the skill of the violinist, and positioning. This is why at wedding ceremonies for example we often are quite picky about the exact spot where our violinists and ensembles perform, no matter if the string ensemble is outdoors or indoors a single violinist is a great choice.
Duo d’Amore’s solo violinist is a great option for those who want live music but have a smaller budget. The solo violinist performs classical pieces, contemporary pieces, and a mix of both. Their music is perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and intimate dinners.
Solo Cellist
Like the solo violin, a solo cellist is a great option for slightly smaller wedding ceremonies and receptions in Ottawa ON. Larger than the violin, it is very resonant, and can play an equally wide range of music. Clients that hire the solo cello and solo violin for weddings and events often have a guest list of under 50, but not necessarily so.
Violin and Cello Duo
The violin and cello duo, or string duet, is made up of one violin player and one cello player. This is our most requested string ensemble for hire in Ottawa ON. Having both the violin, which is able to play soaring melodies, and the cello which is able to anchor and often accompany, while having an even larger sound it is no wonder that this is our most popular string ensemble. I like to imagine that the violin is like the right hand of the piano and the cello is the left had of the piano, together they can play almost anything, and that is another reason that it is our most popular ensembles.
String Trio
The string trio is made up of the violin and cello, with the addition of a third instrument. Often this is a violin or viola. This is great choice of ensemble for between 150 and 200 guests.
String Quartet
Our string quartet is the largest wedding ensemble that we have for hire. The string quartet has a long and rich history. This dates back to the classical period of music in the 18th century. Composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven wrote some of the most famous and enduring string quartet works. In the 19th century, the string quartet continued to be an important genre, with composers such as Schubert and Brahms producing some of their most notable works in this format. During this time, the string quartet also began to be used for more private, intimate occasions such as weddings. However, we don’t just perform classical music. Duo d’amore has a huge repertoire including pop, top 40’s, video games and more.
Here is our current list of pop music that is always being updated:
Custom Song Arrangements
One of the things that sets Duo d’Amore apart is our ability to arrange any song for our varied ensembles. We have a professional arranger on staff who is renowned fo her exceptional work. Just ask us about this service!
Our Ottawa Wedding Musicians
Peter Rapson, cello
Peter Rapson obtained his Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto and continued his studies at the Julliard School with the renowned cello pedagogue, Harvey Shapiro. During his years of study he received extensive coaching with members of the Orford, Hungarian and Julliard String Quartets. In addition, he has worked with such notable artists as Lorand Fenyves, Bernard Greenhouse, Jaime Laredo, Ronald Leonard, Felix Galimir, Julius Baker, and Greta Kraus. He has been the recipient of scholarships from the Canada Council, the Banff Centre for the Arts, and the University of Toronto.
Galina Reizapour, violin
Galina Rezaeipour is a Belarus born violinist who is active in Ottawa’s classical music as a freelance violinist and violin teacher. As an orchestra and chamber player she has been performing widely in the Ottawa/Gatineau area as a member of various groups such as the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, Gatineau Symphony Orchestra, Thirteen Strings etc. She is recognized by The Royal Conservatory of Music as a Gold Medalist Teacher as well as Registered Music Teacher(ORMTA). Galina has been a very active chamber and orchestra musician in the greater Ottawa and Ontario area.
Hire Duo d’Amore
If you or someone you know is planning wedding or event in Ottawa, and looking for the finest, most experienced and professional string quartet and Ottawa wedding musicians in to perform live music at one of these or another Edmonton wedding venue, please recommend and contact Duo d’Amore today.
This was a wonderful event, and it’s always nice to perform for receptions such as these, especially around the holiday as there is so much excitement in the air. We performed a mix of classical music for the cocktail reception, and transitioned to more modern music for the dinner reception. We also had the honour of performing a great version of Sweet Child of Mine for the first dance! Congratulations!
Photo Source: www.fairmont.com
Cocktail wedding musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and string quartets
What other Ottawa wedding ensembles does Duo d’Amore have?
Solo Violinist
The smallest bowed string instrument in the violin family is the violin. It is also the quietest instrument, but that does not mean that it cannot produce a sound. Don’t forget that violin soloists regularly perform with a 50-100 piece orchestra, in a large hall seating 2000 or more people, and the solo violin can be heard over the entire orchestra, and at the very back of the concert hall. How? This comes down to the skill of the violinist, and positioning. This is why at wedding ceremonies for example we often are quite picky about the exact spot where our violinists and ensembles perform, no matter if the string ensemble is outdoors or indoors a single violinist is a great choice.
Duo d’Amore’s solo violinist is a great option for those who want live music but have a smaller budget. The solo violinist performs classical pieces, contemporary pieces, and a mix of both. Their music is perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and intimate dinners.
Solo Cellist
Like the solo violin, a solo cellist is a great option for slightly smaller wedding ceremonies and receptions in Ottawa ON. Larger than the violin, it is very resonant, and can play an equally wide range of music. Clients that hire the solo cello and solo violin for weddings and events often have a guest list of under 50, but not necessarily so.
Violin and Cello Duo
The violin and cello duo, or string duet, is made up of one violin player and one cello player. This is our most requested string ensemble for hire in Ottawa ON. Having both the violin, which is able to play soaring melodies, and the cello which is able to anchor and often accompany, while having an even larger sound it is no wonder that this is our most popular string ensemble. I like to imagine that the violin is like the right hand of the piano and the cello is the left had of the piano, together they can play almost anything, and that is another reason that it is our most popular ensembles.
String Trio
The string trio is made up of the violin and cello, with the addition of a third instrument. Often this is a violin or viola. This is great choice of ensemble for between 150 and 200 guests.
String Quartet
Our string quartet is the largest wedding ensemble that we have for hire. The string quartet has a long and rich history. This dates back to the classical period of music in the 18th century. Composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven wrote some of the most famous and enduring string quartet works. In the 19th century, the string quartet continued to be an important genre, with composers such as Schubert and Brahms producing some of their most notable works in this format. During this time, the string quartet also began to be used for more private, intimate occasions such as weddings. However, we don’t just perform classical music. Duo d’amore has a huge repertoire including pop, top 40’s, video games and more.
Here is our current list of pop music that is always being updated:
Custom Song Arrangements
One of the things that sets Duo d’Amore apart is our ability to arrange any song for our varied ensembles. We have a professional arranger on staff who is renowned fo her exceptional work. Just ask us about this service!
Our Ottawa Wedding Musicians
Peter Rapson, cello
Peter Rapson obtained his Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto and continued his studies at the Julliard School with the renowned cello pedagogue, Harvey Shapiro. During his years of study he received extensive coaching with members of the Orford, Hungarian and Julliard String Quartets. In addition, he has worked with such notable artists as Lorand Fenyves, Bernard Greenhouse, Jaime Laredo, Ronald Leonard, Felix Galimir, Julius Baker, and Greta Kraus. He has been the recipient of scholarships from the Canada Council, the Banff Centre for the Arts, and the University of Toronto.
Galina Reizapour, violin
Galina Rezaeipour is a Belarus born violinist who is active in Ottawa’s classical music as a freelance violinist and violin teacher. As an orchestra and chamber player she has been performing widely in the Ottawa/Gatineau area as a member of various groups such as the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, Gatineau Symphony Orchestra, Thirteen Strings etc. She is recognized by The Royal Coservatory of Music as a Gold Medalist Teacher as well as Registered Music Teacher(ORMTA). Galina has been a very active chamber and orchestra musician in the greater Ottawa and Ontario area.
Hire Duo d’Amore
If you or someone you know is planning wedding or event in Ottawa, and looking for the finest, most experienced and professional string quartet and Ottawa wedding musicians in to perform live music at one of these or another Edmonton wedding venue, please recommend and contact Duo d’Amore today.
