String Quartet, Trio, Duo and Solo Violinist for Weddings and Events in Cornwall, Devon
As a professional musician when you play in a wedding ceremony you are not just creating music.
You are changing the atmosphere of the room that music is played in.
You are helping to join together the thoughts and emotions of all the wedding guests in that room. The music played in the ceremony helps tell the story, a story about love, commitment and being together. So whenever you hear that music again, you are transported back to that magical time.
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Sue Aston (Classical Strings)
Why choose Classical Strings?
- Professional Members of the NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals)
- Founded in 1995, with 25 years experience, we are professional musicians who have provided music for hundreds of weddings and events
- Your favourite song can be arranged free of charge
- You can use our professionally recorded songs on your wedding video free of charge
- We can professionally record your wedding song as a perfect reminder of your special day or anniversary
- Arrangements by Sue Aston are only available from Classical Strings
- You may chat to Sue on video call at any time if you need any advice or have any questions (or visit Sue once you have booked)
- We can arrange music to accompany a singer or instrumentalist to perform with us
- Our repertoire is constantly expanding with a full range of Pop, Rock Folk, Jazz, Film music and Classics
- Unique Cornish / Celtic playlist including some of Sue Aston’s most popular music
- Bespoke Wedding music composed using your names within the music as the theme
- You may pay by interest-free instalments to suit you, prior to the event – we accept payment by BACS, IBAN, Cheque and PayPal
- Classical Strings are involved with Film and TV work, including the Rosamunde Pilcher films, ‘Delicious’ on Sky TV, ‘Extreme Cake Makers’ on Channel 4 and a documentary about Joseph Emidy by Uplands TV to be shown on Channel 5 and the Smithsonian Channel.
- Recommended by the virtuoso violinist, Nigel Kennedy
- We have full Public Liability Insurance
“I just wanted to let you know that we had the BEST wedding day ever and you were amazing, as I knew you would be!” Zoe and Phil
String Quartet
The String Quartet perform timeless uplifting classics, through to Sue’s original arrangements of pop, rock and film soundtracks. Music from musicals, funky folk tunes and cool jazz are all part of our set!
String Trio
The Classical Strings Trio comprises of two violins and a cello and is slightly more compact than the Quartet, so if space is a problem, but you would like more sound than a solo or duo, then this option is ideal.
String Duo
Featuring the violin and cello, this combination is ideal for performing in a small space. The violin melodies are supported by the depth of the cello sound and creates a well-balanced performance.
Solo Violin
From romantic classics, upbeat folk and haunting Celtic themes, the gentle melodic sounds of a solo violin lends itself well to small intimate gatherings of people, especially if the venue is a small room.
Founded in 1995 and led by professional violinist Sue Aston as featured on BBC1, Radio 2, 3 and 4 and Sky TV
Classical Strings are led by professional violinist and composer Sue Aston, who has worked with some of the world’s top musicians from the classical, folk and pop world. Her music videos have been broadcast on Classic FM and Sky TV, and have received over 2 million views on YouTube.
Classical Strings perform regularly at music festivals and available for recording session work
Each booking includes a FREE arrangement of your favourite song for strings…
If you have a favourite piece of music which you would like to be played on your special day, we can arrange it especially for you. We have recently arranged music by Adele, Jason Mraz, Charlene Soraia, Akon, Abba and film music such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park!
I've just finished a new arrangement of 'At Last' by Etta James! This is such a timeless classic and is one of three special arrangements for one of our lovely brides whose wedding we are playing at this month.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Wedding music as original as you are - composed by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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I've been busy arranging some music from 'Bridgerton' for some weddings this month! We have now added the theme tune, and 'Wildest Dreams' by Taylor Swift which features in the series. Can't wait to perform them in a few weeks time!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
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Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend.
Sue x
Classical Strings Weddings
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Testimonial
Sue and Becky played for our daughters wedding.
They were fantastic. It was a perfect choice to have this style of music and everyone was delighted to be graced with the talent these ladies shared.
It certainty makes you open up to a style that you may pass by otherwise. Rebekah and Steve travelled to Cornwall before the wedding to meet and discuss their plans with Sue. They returned and shared with my wife and I what a beautiful lady Sue was.
They were delighted. X D.Grey
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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As a professional musician when you play in a wedding ceremony you are not just creating music.
You are changing the atmosphere of the room that music is played in.
You are helping to join together the thoughts and emotions of all the wedding guests in that room.
The music played in the ceremony helps tell the story, a story about love, commitment and being together. So whenever you hear that music again, you are transported back to that magical time.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo @geniuslocimedia
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Here's a clip of the Classical Strings Quartet warming up for our wedding gig on Saturday, with the gorgeous Intermezzo from ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’, by Mascagni
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings and Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Wedding Music composed by @sueastonmusic
Wedding Venue @weddingsatpencarrow
Video @geniuslocimedia
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Another photo from Saturday. It was such a wonderful day and to play in such a beautiful location was simply magical.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For by @sueastonmusic
Venue @pencarrowhouse @weddingsatpencarrow
Photo @geniuslocimedia
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It was wonderful to be performing again at weddings! Here is the Classical Strings Quartet getting ready for our gig on Saturday, at the beautiful @pencarrowhouse @weddingsatpencarrow
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo @geniuslocimedia
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Love and music go hand in hand.
The sound of your specially arranged song conveying the love you feel for each other without a single word being spoken. For us, the whole day is like being in the most romantic movie ever made. You and your guests supply the story, and we supply the soundtrack.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just for You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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The Classical Strings Quartet is playing for a wedding at Pencarrow House this weekend! We are performing our exclusive mix of Rock, Pop and Classics. It's wonderful to be playing music again!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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This is a very short clip the Classical Strings Quartet trying out one of my special music arrangements, which I created for one of our lovely couples! It is a gorgeous melody, and is the theme from the film, 'Cinema Paradiso' by Morricone, arranged for strings by me, Sue Aston!
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Video by @geniuslocimedia
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The moment the Bride appears and it is time to start playing the music that brought them together...
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Wedding and Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Vioin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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String Quartet - 'One Summer's Day' from Spirited Away, Classical Strings. This is the Classical Strings Quartet filmed during a rehearsal. We are playing my String Arrangement of 'One Summer's Day' from the film Spirited Away, originally composed by Joe Hisaishi.
This arrangement is also available for Trio, Duo and Solo Violin and is a very popular piece of music for weddings.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Wedding and Events
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Wedding plans may have changed but the bond of love remains the same and continues to grow stronger. Spring flowers are appearing as the clouds clear and a blue sky emerges.
As I type this, we have our first wedding of the season on the horizon. This is an exciting time of hope, and of course stories of love as unique as the couples who book us to play for them.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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It has been a lovely week talking to brides and arranging new music for weddings starting this month, and even some as far away as 2023.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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"Just perfect. Sue and Becky played for our daughter's wedding. These ladies made such a massive difference to the atmosphere. It certainly opened other guest's opinion to string music. Amazing and thank you," Derrick
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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The Classical Strings Duo
Featuring the violin and cello, this combination is ideal for performing in a small space or for micro weddings.
The violin melodies are supported by the depth of the cello sound, and creates a well balanced performance.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Video clip by @geniuslocirecords
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Testimonial:
“Sue was incredible her music made us smile and fill our hearts with wonderful memories!
She was professional from start to finish and I only wished I could have adsorbed and spent more time with her as I was amazed by the music filling up the room.
It was very important to me that I had sue there playing on our special day, and I’m so glad I did. That was a little something special for me to have and hold within myself, music is everything, music is emotion and I felt it with sue playing.
The talent this woman has and her incredible attitude hand in hand makes her the best woman for the job.
Don’t ever hesitate on booking this lady because I promise you, you will not be disappointed.
Sue complimented our wedding day and we were honoured to have her play for us.
Thank you so much,” Aimee & Callum Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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The Classical Strings Quartet have taken part in TV shows, documentaries, and recording session work. We are looking forward to the release this year of a music documentary about the violinist, Joseph Emidy. Here's a behind the scenes photo of us taking part in the filming last year.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
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This is one of my most popular requests on Solo Violin for the Entry of the Bride on their wedding day - Perfect', by Ed Sheeran.
Also available for our Duo, Trio or Quartet to perform too!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Video by @geniuslocimedia
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