The North East String Quartet
The North East String Quartet are an experienced, professional string quartet consisting of four highly trained and dedicated musicians. Having performed together for over 10 years, the quartet has a wealth of experience when it comes to providing live music for all types of events, including weddings, corporate dinners, private events, festival performances, exhibition previews, classical concerts and recording sessions.
The North East String Quartet's repertoire list is extensive and due to their eclectic musical taste is extremely varied in style, ranging from classical to pop, jazz to folk, tangos to film themes, soul, disco and even electronica. Being experienced arrangers of music, the quartet also like to provide their clients with the opportunity to hear their favourite song being performed, so if there’s a song that’s special to you and not already on their repertoire list, they can write and perform it for you. You can hear samples of their arrangements here.
The North East String Quartet are professional, reliable, friendly and flexible and will tailor their service to meet your individual needs. They are available to perform in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Teesside, Cumbria and North Yorkshire. Engagements outside these areas will also be considered.
The North East String Quartet was formed in 1997 at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Consisting of four extremely dedicated professional string players, the quartet is now one of the most established in the North. With over 13 years of experience in providing high quality live music at so many events, the quartet has built a reputation for being professional, reliable and flexible.
They play at all types of events including weddings, corporate events, arts previews, VIP receptions, private parties, graduation ceremonies, Masonic functions and banquets. They are also experienced in recording and session work.
"Lots of people commented on how good you all sounded. The photographer, who has attended lots of weddings, said that you were the best string quartet he had heard, which says a lot about your playing and talents. Once again thanks for making our day special."
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This is my second time working with this quartet and I cannot recommend them enough. They play superbly, are incredibly aware of the event format and always played at just the right time. Many guests commented on atmospheric the performance was. Fantastic song repertoire, I will always be sure to work with these ladies when I'm arranging events in the region. Thank you ladies again! You are ALWAYS welcome at Belsay.
Josie Ainscough, English Heritage | September 2024
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Theme Night
The quartet was fabulous fantastic! It was a delight to have them at our event, they performed a vast array of pieces in the exact style we were after. Really added to the atmosphere of the evening. Thank you so much for helping us on this event.
Josie Ainscough, English Heritage | September, 2023
Belsay Hall, Northumberland, Drinks reception & project launch following long term works
Thank you so much for your amazing music yesterday. We are so sorry we didn't get chance to say a proper goodbye or hello - there seemed to be so much happening. We had lots of guests comment on how great you sounded. The music around the ceremony was just perfect! We will be recommending you to others! Please pass on our thanks to the other members of the quartet. Thank you again.
Martin and Lucy | May 2016
Matfen Hall
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. It was all fantastic and everybody who we have spoken to after the event really enjoyed your music. In fact, we had two musicians within the congregation who were very complimentary and have asked for your details which we have passed on.
Richard & Sarah | June 2016
Hipping Hall,
My personal thanks to you all for your wonderful performance at our concert yesterday evening. It was excellent, not only the top class music which you played but also the way in which each of you interacted with and endeared yourselves to our audience. Hearty thanks too, from the Committee. They all send you their wishes. Following the concert, countless members of the audience came up to say just how much they’d enjoyed the evening – Glimmer Strings especially!
Stuart Eaton | July, 2016
Lanchester Male Voice Choir Concert
Thank you all so much for such beautifully played music at our wedding. It made a huge difference and was loved by all!
Nirvana and Tom | April 2018
Wood Hall Hotel, Wetherby, Wedding
Thank you. It was a dream come true to have such lovely music played live on our wedding day and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed your music. We really hope to be able to hear you play again in the future.
Kathryn and David | May 2018
Beamish Hall
Sorry I didn't get a chance to thank you all after the service for the wonderful music. We hope you had a good time and enjoyed it as much as we did.
Andrew Greener | June 2018
Blanchland Abbey, Co. Durham
I just wanted to thank you all for the amazing job you did on Tuesday. All of the music sounded really wonderful, and thank you particularly for being so flexible regarding the arrangements for the evening. We are getting lots of emails from guests saying how much they enjoyed the event, and how special the music made it.
Sue Hurrell | June 2018
Middlesbrough Town Hall Summer Banquet
On behalf of Northumbria University thank you so much for performing at our Academic Congregations this year. The music was gratefully appreciated by all who attended and I have received many compliments on the variety of songs you played! Thank you, thank you, thank you hope to see you again for our Winter Congregation.
Jude Humble | Jul 2018
Northumbria University
Just a note to say thank you from Gavin and I to yourself and the quartet for playing at our wedding on Saturday. The music was beautiful and really made the atmosphere for the drinks reception. We had lots of lovely comments from our guests about you.
Jessica Farr | Aug 2018
Richmond
A huge thank you to all the members of Glimmer Strings for playing so beautifully at our wedding at Charlton Hall in August. You are extremely professional and talented musicians and our guests were very impressed. The music for the ceremony was lovely and so many guests commented on the excellent range of pieces selected for the reception. In addition, having the quartet playing outside during the photographs was fantastic, as it allowed us to appreciate your wonderful music - as well as our guests. You made our day extra special and very memorable - thank you.
Laura and Kevin | Aug 2018
Charlton Hall, Wedding
I just wanted to thank you and the musicians who played at our wedding, it was fantastic, we got so many compliments about the quartet throughout the day. Thank you very much!! I was wondering if I could get a copy of the sheet music for Wish Fulfilment, Mark was absolutely bowled over by it, so we would like a momento to keep.
Deborah and Mark | Sept 2018
Vermont Hotel, Wedding
I just wanted to send you an email to thank you all so much for playing at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing, stunning music and we were told all day by our guests they thought it was beautiful both in the church and the reception. We are so incredibly grateful to you all and I will recommend you to anyone. If you need any kind of review please let me know and we will be more than happy to give you the best one.
Laura Semley | Sept 2018
St. Patrick’s Church, Sunderland then South Causey Inn, Wedding
I just wanted to say thank you very much for the wonderful music you provided us with last Friday. You were all brilliant and we have had so many lovely comments about your performance. Thank you again, we will certainly use you again for any future events we may have.
Nicky Turner | Nov 2018
Michael and I would like to thank you for the music on Thursday, it was fantastic and made our day.
Michael and Leeanne | Dec 2018
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Nlce
Just thought I’d drop you a line to say thank you to you and your fellow musicians for playing at our daughter’s wedding. I know we and their guests appreciated how beautifully you played their selection of music - many thanks for adding to their wedding service.
Debbie and Dan | Jan 2019
St. Edwards Church, Whitley Bay,, Wedding
Thank you so much for performing at our wedding, you helped make our day extra special.
A lot of our guests commented on your repertoire, how well you played and you helped make a wonderful atmosphere.
Glimmer Strings were professional throughout the day and I have been informed by my husband you were flexible to adapt to my late arrival, keeping all the guests entertained!
Fantastic and would highly recommend.
Linsey Hardy | April 2018
Many thanks to you and the quartet for the excellent programme you put together for the dinner. I had many comments about how good the music was. It really made the evening.
The British Council
We wanted to thank you for the arrangement you had done for us. We absolutely loved it and it sounded amazing. You guys had done such a good job. Thank you for everything.
Kathryn and Ben | August, 2016
Wynyard Hall
We wanted to say thank you. You delivered beyond our expectations. The music was perfect. We couldn?t have asked for more. You kept in touch and made sure everything went beautifully to plan.
Angie Darling | July, 2016
St. Aidan?s Church then marquee, Bamburgh,
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. It was all fantastic and everybody who we have spoken to after the event really enjoyed your music. In fact, we had two musicians within the congregation who were very complimentary and have asked for your details which we have passed on. Please let us know if you would like us to write an online testimonial, we'd be more than happy to do this.
Richard & Sarah | June, 2016
Hipping Hall, Wedding
We just wanted to drop you a line and thank you so much for all your hard work yesterday at our wedding - you all played so beautifully, and it really made such a difference to our special day.
Marissa and Kay | June, 2017
Preston Park Museum, Wedding
The music was fantastic. The feedback from guests was unanimous. Could have sat and listened all day, just loved it. Please convey our thanks to the quartet. It was a wonderful start to our amazing day.
Estelle and Lynne | May, 2017
Baltic
Thank you very much for making our day that little bit more special. People really enjoyed the quality of your playing and commented how it made the service and the drinks reception more unique.
Rob and Karen | October, 2016
Grand Hotel
Thank you so much for your amazing music yesterday. We are so sorry we didn't get chance to say a proper goodbye or hello - there seemed to be so much happening. We had lots of guests comment on how great you sounded. The music around the ceremony was just perfect! We will be recommending you to others! Please pass on our thanks to the other members of the quartet. Thank you again.
Martin and Lucy | May, 2016
Matfen Hall
Thank you so much for yesterday, you were all fantastic and really really talented! I'm slightly disappointed we missed bits as we were pulled away for photos but what I did hear and what the guests said was amazing. Lots of love.
The Goodmans | August, 2016
Roker Hotel
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You were perfect xx
Laura | July, 2017
Bowburn Hall Hotel, Wedding
Just an email to say thank you so much for playing at my wedding, the music was so beautiful, everyone has been saying it started them all off crying at the start. I'm so sad I had to take photos instead of enjoying listening to you play in the sunshine!
Hayley | July, 2017
Healey Barn
Just a quick note to say thanks to you and the other members of the quartet for your music on Thursday evening. I have received numerous very positive comments about your performance which hopefully will lead to more requests for your attendance at similar events.
Colin | April, 2017
Barnard Castle Rotary Event
Just a little note to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Monday, we had lots of compliments about how good the playing was. Warm wishes.
Laura | October, 2017
Ellingham Hall, Wedding
It was a superb night, helped by the beautiful music of the string quartet. You all helped make the night a real success.
Jennings Group
I write to thank you, on behalf of the University, for performing at the congregation reception. The music made such a difference and was greatly appreciated by all who attended.
Newcastle University
I just wanted to say that the team were outstanding. We had so many wonderful comments about the quartet on the day and also the choice in songs. Thanks again for helping to make our wedding even more magical.
Gareth and David | August, 2017
Doxford Hall, Wedding
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding at middleton lodge on 27th Jan. myself and rebecca and the guests have all paid compliment to yourselves. It was a lovely touch to a perfect day. Thanks again
Andy | February, 2017
Middleton Lodge
I just want to say a big thank you to you all. The music was fab, especially our entrance songs. Everyone commented on how amazing you sounded. Can you pass my thanks on to those who played. I'll make sure I recommend you to friends for future events.
Roisin | September, 2017
Le Petit Chateau
I am writing to thank you and your team for the tremendous support on Friday evening. The event to raise funds for Children In Need was a great success.
Eldon Garden Shopping Centre
Hi all, just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding yesterday, had loads of guests saying how much they enjoyed your music and just thanks again for contributing to a truly amazing day.
John and Beverley | May, 2017
Judges Hotel, Wedding
I just wanted to say a big thank you to you all for playing during our wedding on 2nd Sept 2017. So many guests came and told us how much they enjoyed listening to the music and it really helped to create a relaxed, happy atmosphere during the drinks reception. You were really friendly and professional and played a great variety of music including several of our favourites. We would definitely recommend you!
Zoe and Dave | September, 2017
The Hawkhills, Wedding
We were really pleased with the String Trio on the day - the music we selected was played very well and really complimented our wedding style. Very happy with the act.
Victoria Nelson | May, 2016
We wanted to say a big thank you to you for performing at our wedding on 2 Sept 2017. So many guests came and told us how much they enjoyed listening to the music and it really helped to create a relaxed, happy atmosphere during the drinks reception. You were really friendly and professional and played a great variety of music from classical to popular songs. We would definately recommend you!
Zoe and Dave | October 2017
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