Author Archives: CNerissa

Songs of Praise

Posted on October 10, 2015 by CNerissa

Cath and Nerissa are juggling Falstaff duties with Opera Project at The Tobacco Factory in Bristol with The Lochrian Ensemble’s next Songs of Praise recording this coming week. Watch this space for news of the transmission date and times.

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Sanctum

Posted on October 10, 2015 by CNerissa

Really excited to have our slot confirmed for this event and it’s great to get the opportunity to play Mark Springer’s Potentino Quintet again so soon. More details to follow: http://sanctumbristol.com

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Events, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged Art installation, Bristol Green Capital of Europe, Castello di Potentino, Live in Bristol, Live Music, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, Mark Springer, Potentino Quintet, Sanctum, Temple Church, Theaster Gates | Comments Off

Sunset Boulevard

Posted on September 8, 2015 by CNerissa

We are looking forward to playing in the Band for BLOC’s up and coming production of Sunset Boulevard: Bristol Hippodrome 22-26 September 2015. http://m.atgtickets.com/shows/sunset-boulevard/bristol-hippodrome/

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Events, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged 22-26 September, Andrew Lloyd Webber, BLOC, Bristol hippodrome, Fab Night Out, Live Show, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, Musical, Show, Sunset Boulevard | Comments Off

Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on July 4, 2015 by CNerissa

We’ve had a recent spate of weddings with loads of popular songs requested and it’s fun to let our hair down with the huge variety we have in our repertoire. Have had a request for a future wedding for Viva … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged Bride, bristol wedding string quartet, Coldplay, david garrett, foottapping good, groom, happy event, lighter repertoire, Live Music, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, popular song, upbeat, violin virtuoso, Viva la Vida, wedding music, wedding service music | Comments Off

Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on July 3, 2015 by CNerissa

If you have booked musicians for your wedding/civil partnership, why not give them a hint of what nationalities will be represented amongst your guests? The Lochrian Ensemble has a vast repertoire of music and could include pieces to make anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged America, Bride, ceremony music, chocolate, favourite music, feel at home, groom, Ireland, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, music, music from around the world, Nationalities, personal, reception music, Repertoire, Russia, Scotland, Spain, String Quartet Bristol, wedding, wedding music | Comments Off

Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on June 12, 2015 by CNerissa

When your guests arrive just before the start of your ceremony or service they often don’t know where to go or what to do …. live music creates a welcoming atmosphere and gives your guests something to look at, talk … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on June 12, 2015 by CNerissa

We always enjoy adding to our Popular Songs Repertoire which increasing gets tapped into for entertaining guests at weddings. It’s nice to to let our hair down and groove to an upbeat current pop song. ‘Just the Way You Are’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged Bride, Bristol String Quartet Wedding, Bruno Mars, entertaining wedding guests, groom, Just the Way You Are, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, pop songs, popular songs, Recordings, Registrar, String Quartet, upbeat groove, versatile ensemble, wedding music | Comments Off

Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2015 by CNerissa

A string quartet is a very versatile group to provide your wedding guests with live music on your special day. The Lochrian Ensemble have played at lots of types of venues: hotels, churches, castles, halls, ships, gardens, stately homes, barns, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged balconies, barns, bath, Boat, bouquet, Bride, Bristol packet, button holes., castles, ceremony, churches, entertaining wedding guests, gardens, groom, halls, happy day, hotels, Live Music, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, marquees, minstrel galleries, Registrar, service, ships, stately homes, String Quartet Bristol Wedding, venues, versatile group, vicar | Comments Off

Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2015 by CNerissa

Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet) by Des’ree & Tim Atack – This song is new to me but as a request for an up and coming wedding I’m looking forward to playing our string quartet version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cQPW7I9wBU

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged beautiful music, Des’ree, Kissing You, leonardo d'caprio, lochrian string quartet, love theme, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, Tim Atack, wedding | Comments Off

Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on April 28, 2015 by CNerissa

Chances are you will have guests of all ages and with very diverse musical tastes at your wedding. We have always played from an extensive repertoire of musical allsorts: Bach to the Beatles, Mozart to Musicals, Romantic to Ragtime, Pachelbel … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged Bach, Beatles, Bride, ceremony, Church Wedding, civil partnership, diverse tastes, groom, happy guests, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, Mozart, musicals, Pachelbel, pop, rachmaninov, ragtime, rock, romantic, String Quartet Bristol Wedding, Varied repertoire, wedding music | Comments Off