PROFESSIONAL STRING QUARTET BASED IN SUFFOLK
The Gainsborough Quartet is a busy, long established ensemble based in East Anglia. Their repertoire spans four centuries, from Bach to Bridgerton, and includes distinctive, high quality arrangements for string quartet of film music and contemporary pop songs alongside the classical canon.
Recent appearances include Holkham Hall, Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury and the London International Festival of Early Music.
Equally at home on the concert platform and in more informal settings, the quartet performs at recitals, high-end corporate events, weddings, parties, and with choral societies, bringing a reputation for warm, expressive and vibrant playing. Collectively, the players have performed across the UK for leading public figures and royalty, including Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
We are available for recitals and to accompany wedding ceremonies, parties, dinners and corporate events.
To book us, please email gainsboroughquartet@gmail.com
Call us on +44 7768986014
Photo taken at Gainsborough’s House
(photo credit @dodhamiltonphoto1)
“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
The Gainsborough Quartet is recommended by Bruisyard Hall, Marquis Suffolk, Henham Park, Alpheton Hall Barns, Retreat East and Christchurch Mansion
Contact us.
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For any questions or bookings, please email
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+44 7768986014
Complete Repertoire
We have an extensive repertoire of music, including Classical, Pop, Film, Bollywood, Jazz, Disney, Bridgerton and more.
We are happy to advise on music for your event, and if you have a particular piece of music in mind, we can try to source a string quartet arrangement.
Music Suggestions by Genre
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Light Classical
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Easy Listening
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Pop & Musicals
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Ceremony Music
Upcoming dates
You can hear us play at these events.
Please contact us for more details.
27 September 2026
Wedding Open day
11am-3pm
The Marquis Suffolk
9 October 2026
Recital at Wingfield Barns
7.30pm
The Trout Quintet
18 December 2026
“String and Scones” Afternoon Tea
12pm and 2pm
Retreat East
18 December 2026
Festive Music
7pm
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich
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
Recent videos filmed at Alpheton Hall, Sudbury (on iPhone):
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift (version from Bridgerton)
Mr Blue Sky (excerpt) - Electric Light Orchestra
Crazy Little Thing Called Love -
Elvis Presley
You’ve Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman (from Toy Story)
Videos filmed at Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk, in 2021:
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (theme from Twilight)
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
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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