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ABOUT THE PLEYEL QUARTET

SCOTLAND'S MOST VERSATILE STRING QUARTET!

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, Dalmeny Country Park Hotel, the Barony Hall, the University Chapel (University of Glasgow), the People's Palace, the Dalziel Park Hotel, The Parkville, the Western House Hotel, Hill of Tarvit House and Glamis Castle.

We have also performed at Shawlands Cross Church of Scotland, St Athernase Church (Leuchars), St Gabriel's Church, St Mary's Parish Church, St Patrick's Church and St Robert Bellarmine

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!


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.

CONTACT THE PLEYEL QUARTET

CONTACT

If you'd like to contact the quartet to discuss availability, pricing or repertoire, please email Sonia at info@pleyelquartet.com


General Info

  • Genre: Classical / Folk / Jazz

    Location Glasgow/Edinburgh, Un

    Profile Views: 35807

    Last Login: 11/14/2011

    Member Since 5/15/2007

    Website www.pleyelquartet.com

    Record Label Unsigned

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  • Bio

    <strong> SCOTLAND'S MOST VERSATILE STRING QUARTET! </strong><br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> We have performed at Balbirnie House Hotel, 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, Airth Castle Hotel, Piersland House Hotel, Dalmeny Country Park Hotel, Roman Camp Hotel, House For An Art Lover, the Barony Hall, the University Chapel (University of Glasgow), the People's Palace, the Dalziel Park Hotel, the Millenium Hotel (Glasgow), Lodge On Loch Lomond, The Parkville, the Western House Hotel, Hill of Tarvit House and Glamis Castle. <br /> <br /> We have also performed at Shawlands Cross Church of Scotland, St Athernase Church (Leuchars), St Gabriel's Church, St Mary's Parish Church, St Patrick's Church and St Robert Bellarmine <br /> <br /> 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! <br /> <br /><br /> <strong>CONTACT </strong><br /> <br /> If you'd like to contact the quartet to discuss availability, pricing or repertoire, please email Sonia at <a href="mailto:info@pleyelquartet.com"></a> <br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <strong>KIND WORDS </strong><br /> <br /> Pleased to meet you and listen to your excellent quartet.<br /> <i>Vincent Southside Video Productions </i> <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <i>Louise <i/><br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <i>Gemma <i/> <br /> <br /> 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 You guys were subject of the day. Everybody was overwhelmed by your music - it was great. Thanks so much for making my day so much more special. <br /> <i>Linzi and Steven <i/> <br /> <br /> We just wanted to thank you all again for your fantastic performance at our wedding. You made our day very special. <br /> <i>Lyndsay and Ian <i/><br /> <br /> Thanks again, you really made our wedding service so special!! We are delighted we booked you. <br /> <i>Louise and John <i/><br /> <br /> I'd like to thank you and the quartet members who played for us for helping to make our wedding day incredibly special. Everything about our day (except the fact that I forgot my razor and had to shave with a disposable!) was beyond our expectations,and the Elbow number was truly beautiful. Please convey our thanks to everyone. It was perfect. <br /> <i>Sue and Steve <i/><br /> <br /> ...thank you sooooo much for the wonderful performance at my wedding at the Dalmeny Park. Please also pass my thanks on to the other 3 musicians, you were all amazing! You really made a big part of my day! <br /> <i>Sam and Adrian <i/><br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <i>Gary and Ben <i/><br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <i>Andrew and Clare <i/><br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <i>Lynne and Scott <i/><br /> <br /> 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 hymns 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!' <br /> <i>Emma <i/><br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>THE MUSICIANS </strong><br /> <br /> PETE CLARK <br /> <i>First Violin <i/><br /> 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. <br /><br /> LAWRENCE DUNN <br /> <i> First Violin/Viola <i/><br /> 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. <br /><br /> SONIA TINAGLI-MACRAE <br /> <i>Second Violin <i/><br /> 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. <br /><br /> BRIDGET BLACKMORE <br /> <i>Viola/Violin <i/><br /> 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. <br /><br /> WENDY WEATHERBY <br /> <i>Cello<i/><br /> 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.

  • Members

    Pete Clark <i>violin <i/> <br /> Lawrence Dunn <i>violin/viola <i/> <br /> Sonia Tinagli-Macrae <i>violin <i/> <br /> Bridget Blackmore <i>violin/viola <i/> <br /> Wendy Weatherby <i> cello <i/> <br />

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KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

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 You guys were subject of the day. Everybody was overwhelmed by your music - it was great. Thanks so much for making my day so much more special.
Linzi and Steven

We just wanted to thank you all again for your fantastic performance at our wedding. You made our day very special.
Lyndsay and Ian

Thanks again, you really made our wedding service so special!! We are delighted we booked you.
Louise and John

I’d like to thank you and the quartet members who played for us for helping to make our wedding day incredibly special. Everything about our day (except the fact that I forgot my razor and had to shave with a disposable!) was beyond our expectations,and the Elbow number was truly beautiful. Please convey our thanks to everyone. It was perfect.
Sue and Steve

...thank you sooooo much for the wonderful performance at my wedding at the Dalmeny Park. Please also pass my thanks on to the other 3 musicians, you were all amazing! You really made a big part of my day!
Sam and Adrian

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 hymns 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


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