Well, of course, we can play a wide range of classical, pop, film, jazz and Scottish music - and arrange your favourite music for you as well.
But as well as that, one of our members is also a renowned Scottish fiddler (with 6 CDs in his catalogue); one of our members is also well known as a singer of Burns songs and jazz standards (appearing on over 20 CDs). Both of them can write a new tune especially for you.
We can put together a programme of your favourite classics, a programme of Scottish music - or one that's completely different from anything any other quartet can do.
We have performed at Balbirnie House, the Oran Mor, the Balmoral, the New Lanark Mill Hotel, Cameron House Hotel, the Marriott Hotel (Glasgow), Cornhill House, Hotel du Vin (One Devonshire Gardens), Mar Hall, the Barony Hall, St Athernase Church, the Dalziel Park Hotel, the Western Park Hotel and Glamis Castle.
It is also possible to hire a solo musician (or a duo) depending on the venue, type of event and budget.
That’s what makes us Scotland’s most versatile string quartet!
If you'd like to contact the quartet to discuss availability, pricing or repertoire, please email Sonia at info@pleyelquartet.com
Pleased to meet you and listen to your excellent quartet
Vincent
Southside Video Productions
Thank you for the amazing job you and the quartet did at our wedding
- loads of the guests commented on how fabulous you guys were
Louise
I just wanted to say on behalf of David and I,
thank you so much for making our day perfect!
You were fantastic and we couldn't have asked for anything more.
Take care and many thanks again
Gemma
Thank you for playing so wonderfully at our wedding...
You certainly added to the perfection of the day
and our guests loved you too!
Laura
Thanks again for helping make our day so special
Suzanne
We just wanted to thank you all again
for your fantastic performance at our wedding...
You made our day very special.
Lyndsay and Ian
We are just back in the real world
after such a wonderful few weeks and
we would like to say a huge thank you
for playing on our day it was truly fantastic!
All our guests commented on how great you were
and how much everyone enjoyed the music.
Thank you for also playing our requests
and I loved the ‘Out of Africa’ piece, it was perfect.
Please pass on our thanks to the rest of your guys for us
and we will be definitely recommending you to any of our friends
who may be getting married in the near future
Gary and Ben
The Pleyel Quartet were everything we could ask for and more,
made a wonderful day extra special.
A pleasure to deal with from start to finish,
accommodating our every request
and offering invaluable expert advice.
A professional and highly talented quartet,
whom we would have no hesitation recommending
...we really couldn't praise you guys enough
Andrew and Clare
Thank you so much...
Your arrangement of Murdo was simply beautiful and our hymns were lovely.
We now have the video and I've had a chance to hear you playing in the lounge
which was also fantastic...
Thank you
Lynne and Scott
I booked the Pleyel Quartet
based on a recommendation from my band
and it was the best decision we made.
They are all exceptionally talented musicians,
and I was so moved by the playing
I was nearly in tears before I started going down the aisle!
They had an extensive repertoire
and were happy to accommodate all my requests
while also making suggestions that suited the mood really well.
They accompanied our hymn
and kept all the guests entertained during our drinks reception.
They also arranged and played a piece of music
from Star Wars for our recessional at our request
which was really special for both of us.
I only wish I could have stayed to listen
instead of having to get photos taken!'
Emma
THE MUSICIANS
PETE CLARK First Violin
Pete has been performing professionally for 25 years.
He has performed throughout Europe, the UK and Scotland and has a number of highly-acclaimed recordings to his name. His interests are chamber music and eighteenth century classical and Scottish music. He is the Director of the Neil Gow Festival, which celebrates the life and music of the eighteenth-century Scottish fiddler, and has even recorded an album of Gow's music on Gow's own fiddle.
Pete also composes and arranges for the quartet.
He combines a busy freelance career with a teaching position at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
LAWRENCE DUNN First Violin/Viola
Lawrence has been performing professionally for 25 years.
After studying music in Manchester Lawrence returned to Scotland where he is much in demand as a chamber musician, soloist and teacher. He has performed for HRH Princess Anne, the Duke of York, Donald Dewer, Bill Gates and Rory Bremner. Lawrence specializes in the performance of Baroque music and has appeared in concert with international Early Music stars Emma Kirkby and James Bowman.
Lawrence also arranges for the Pleyel Quartet.
SONIA TINAGLI-MACRAE Second Violin
Sonia has been playing professionally for 20 years.
She studied music in Glasgow and then in Florence. After graduating with a degree in performance and music history she went on to study for a PhD in eighteenth-century music in Scotland and is acknowledged as an expert in this field. Her interests are music of the Baroque and Classical periods and chamber music.
She has played all over the world, won a number of prizes for her playing and has even entertained the Orchestra of the Bolshoi Ballet with her playing.
Sonia is the Events and PR Manager of the Pleyel Quartet.
BRIDGET BLACKMORE Viola/Violin
Bridget has performing professionally for 25 years.
She has played violin and viola with many chamber groups and orchestras throughout Scotland, England and also internationally. Bridget has also appeared on STV accompanying the well-known folk singer Michael Marra.
She now combines a busy teaching schedule and frequent performances in symphony and chamber orchestras. She has 20 years experience in playing regularly for weddings and receptions.
WENDY WEATHERBY Cello
Wendy has been playing professionally for 25 years. She has performed the world over, including (closer to home) on the Royal Yacht Britannia and at the Scottish Parliament.
In addition to being a highly-accomplished cellist, she is much in demand as a singer, composer and arranger, appearing regularly on stage at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow as part of the Celtic Connections Festival.
She combines a busy freelance career with a teaching position at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
MALCOLM GARDEN Cello
Malcolm has been performing professionally for 20 years.
After studying in Edinburgh, Cambridge and London, he returned to Edinburgh where he regularly plays cello, piano and organ.
He has performed as a cello soloist on Radio 4 and specializes in the performance of orchestral and chamber music.
Just a quick note to let you know that I'm really delighted that some of my work has been featured in the latest edition of the 'Scottish Wedding Directory'.
I've added all the pictures to my slideshow, so please pop by and take a peek.
Wow fantastico. Chi di voi ha suonato con l'Orch. da Camera Fiorentina? I am very happy, this is a little world. I am writing a string quartet just now. Cesare
thanks for adding us to your site. I'm related to Niel Gow through Nathaniel's daughter, Augusta. We are hoping to add some Gow music to our set list at some stage. Hope to come to Scotland in the next couple of years to delve into Scottish music. cheers
Hi PQ and thanks for finding me. Look forward to hearing some of your music. I know it will be good! Thanks for your kind words about mine. All the best. Andrew
Hi :)) thank you so much for the invitation and for visiting our little corner in myspace :) we r looking forward to hear some tracks from you :) All the best.
