PROFESSIONAL STRING QUARTET BASED IN SUFFOLK


We are available for recitals and to accompany wedding ceremonies, parties, dinners and corporate events.

Call us on +44 7768986014


“Nothing lifts the atmosphere like live music, and there is something special about a string quartet. The Gainsborough Quartet is joyful and flexible; youthful and versatile in its repertoire but with a strong professional and classical background.”

— Libby Purves


About the players

We are all professional musicians playing in Suffolk, London and beyond. Between us we have played for Nigel Kennedy, Yehudi Menuhin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Katherine Jenkins, Michael Parkinson, Jeremy Paxman, Simon Rattle, Jasper Conran, Emma Kirkby, Tony Blair, Hayley Westenra The Queen and Lady Diana Spencer, to name but a few.

 

The Gainsborough Quartet has performed in renowned Suffolk venues such as Snape Maltings, Hintlesham Hall, Bruisyard Hall, Easton Grange, and Woodhall Manor, as well as Suffolk County Ball and Aldeburgh Mozartiade. Other performances include the Spitalfields Festival, High Elms Manor in St Albans, Holkham Hall in Norfolk and Braxted Park, Gaines Park and Gosfield Hall in Essex. They most recently played at the London International Festival of Early Music at Blackheath Halls.

 
 

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Our repertoire

We have an extensive repertoire from which to draw for your enjoyment and we will always try to accommodate any special requests that you may have.

We are happy to advise you on the choice of music to fit the requirements of your function and help make it an event to remember.

 

Listen

Scroll down for recordings and videos.

Here are some excerpts of Classical and Light Music.

Let us know if you have a particular piece in mind, or we can recommend music to suit you.

 

Watch

 

You’ve Got A Friend In Me - (from Toy Story)

Randy Newman

Copacabana - Barry Manilow

 

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Crazy Little Thing Called Love -

Elvis Presley

A Thousand Years - (theme from Twilight)

Christina Perri

Viva la Vida - Coldplay


Upcoming dates

We will be playing at these upcoming events.

Please contact us for more details.

9 July 2024

Recital at St Mary le Tower

with Andrew Leach (piano)

13 October 2024

Copdock Hall Wedding Fayre

Link to Copdock Hall website

Testimonials

 

My husband and I booked The Gainsborough Quartet for our wedding this summer and we were blown away. They were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I received a message from Kathryn on the morning of my wedding to wish me good luck - kind beyond words. They accommodated our requests for some of our favourite songs and played them BEAUTIFULLY. They set the tone for our reception and created the perfect atmosphere, better than we could have imagined. Not only that but they were friendly and lovely with all our guests.

I couldn’t recommend more highly, please reach out to them for your wedding if it’s a string quartet you have in mind. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you ladies! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

— Amy, bride

“We would highly recommend The Gainsborough Quartet; professional service and a beautiful addition to our special day.”

— Gemma, bride

"Note perfect playing, warm emotional and zesty. Brilliance of performance with an intensity, quality and power in the music."

— Martin Lawrence

“We would like to thank The Gainsborough Quartet for playing at our wedding. Families and guests commented on how enjoyable the music was, on the quality of playing, and on how it was an integral part of the occasion. We would certainly recommend them.”

— Helga and Mark

"Outstanding Suffolk String Quartet."

— Andrew Leach

"Can I just say that you all were absolutely brilliant at the wedding. The quartet has been mentioned by every single guest we had. They were SO taken with you. I was blown away, even though I had already heard you play when we booked you. It was the highlight of the festivities having you all there. The vicar was also mightily impressed how well everything was timed to the second."

— Laura, bride

Can I just thank you all once again for the beautiful music you played at my daughter’s wedding over the weekend. You added that lovely touch of class to the day. Thank you so much once again. Maya was so happy ☺️☺️

— Matt, father of the bride

 

The Gainsborough Quartet at Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk

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