Classical
If you want to provide some classical styling to a wedding reception, garden party, awards luncheon or a corporate dinner its fair to say that it often comes with string attached!
Classical ensembles ranging from string quartets, harpists, Palm Court Trios and roving violinists simply exude culture and bring refinement to any event.
You may opt for the 18th century elegance of Bach, Beethoven or Mozart or perhaps you may prefer the 19th century romance inherent in the works of Elgar, Schubert or Strauss.
Of course you may want to have the best of both past and present and delight your guests with orchestral offerings of contemporary works from famous film soundtracks or chart music.
Whatever you select you can rest assured that the Norman Phillips Organisation will compose a package that enables you to score highly with your guests.
Classical Overview
Sirens
Sirens offer an unforgettable musical experience. Formed in 2000, they have rapidly established a reputation for their imaginative programming and passionate performances. Their repertoire encompasses opera, folk song, jazz classics and a growing portfolio of contemporary music.
Extraordinary virtuosity, wit and exuberance are the hall marks of this all female trio. They combine an impressive performing experience in concerts at British music festivals, opera, acclaimed recitals at the Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall, St John's Smith Square, international performances and radio broadcasts and recordings.
'sirens' debut CD 'entice', captures the charismatic and appealing collaboration between the vocal combination and piano. Their unique presentations of compelling and visually dramatic programmes set this trio apart.
Maxine Molin
A highly talented, vivacious Harpist who began music at the age of four, Maxine first took up the harp at nine years of age, due to the encouragement of her musical parents who were both in the Halle Orchestra.Since that period she has appeared at some of the leading venues in the United Kingdom and established a reputation as one of the North of England's leading Harpists.Thousands throughout the country have enjoyed her work, particularly with The National Ballet Orchestra.Work Experience.
From 1989 to present day she has been a freelance musician. During this period she has been involved in a variety of work encompassing hotel venues, business functions, weddings, orchestras and solos. Orchestral work has included the Halle, National Ballet and various other major orchestras. She has performed recitals at various venues including The Free Trade Hall.
The Covent Garden String Quartet
. is a lively and talented professional group offering an unusual variety of classical and popular music for all occasions. Since its formation the Quartet has given performances extensively around Britain and overseas including recitals for music societies, festivals and foyer events as well as concerts for charity benefits.
The Quartet's varied work includes recording for pop artists, film sound tracks and appearances on BBC and Independent Television.
The Covent Garden String Quartet plays for private receptions, functions and conferences at venues up and down the country.
The Con Spirito String Quartet
The Con Spirito String Quartet was formed in 1990 by Helen Fitzgerald. All the players are graduates of Birmingham Conservatoire. This extremely versatile and talented quartet have toured with American Rock Group Meatloaf, Roger Daltry, Alice Cooper, Gary Brooker, Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone and Barry Manilow. In November 2001, Helen worked in New York with top DJs and singer Mary J Blige for a high profile fashion show, for which she was responsible for string arrangements.
For the past four years they have worked on a regular basis with Chris de Burgh, regularly touring and recording two albums with him.
They embrace an extremely wide repertoire not only the classics and light classical but right across the board, one of the few ensembles to include such modern icons as Sinatra, Dean Martin, Chris de Burgh, Abba, Queen, Meatloaf, Film and show music.
The Antara String Quartet
The Antara String Quartet was established in 1995 by four graduates of the Birmingham Conservatoire, with their present viola player joining a year later.
They have been performing regularly in a variety of capacities, from public recitals to private functions. They perform as a string quartet and also with guests. Concerts have included such distinguished musicians such as Malcolm Wilson, pianist for the CBSO, in the Schummann Piano Quintet and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet with Emma McKnight, winner of the 1995 Dillons Concerto Prize. In 1996 the Quartet won first prize in the Conservatoire String Quartet Competition and came runner up in the Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music Prize a few months later.
One of their most recent was a series of concerts around Birmingham where they performed at the inaugural concert for the Derby Chamber Music Series, which was a great success and they were invited back to perform a further three times over the next season. They performed again a few weeks later as part of the Birmingham Chamber Music Series and then at Hartlebury Castle.
