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Profile
The Mirage String Quartet are a professional quartet and have been performing together since 1994.
They have gained a fine reputation throughout Yorkshire/Lancashire, where they are based. All four are or have been members of the orchestra of Opera North, and have studied at major conservatoires in Britain.
Their versatile experience as musicians encompasses both the classical and popular worlds. Members of the Quartet have played alongside Rod Stewart, Cliff Richard, Pavarotti, Lesley Garrett and Gary Barlow, of "Take That" fame.
They are also in great demand as teachers, chamber musicians and soloists. Between them, the quartet have played in some of the finest orchestras in Britain, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Camerata Ireland, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, the Northern Sinfonia, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the Halle, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Manchester Camerata.
Mirage have played to great acclaim at prestigious venues throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire including the official opening of Harvey Nichols alongside singer, kd lang.
They have also played to many well-known state dignitaries including Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev and at the official opening of the Lowry Theatre, Manchester, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen.Special requests for unusual music can be catered for by the quartet. If you can't see your favourite piece of music in our repertoire catologue, please ask and the quartet will do their utmost to find it for you. Alternatively, they can arrange your music specially, for which an additional fee will be negotiated. A singer or trumpeter can be provided if you wish.
Mirage aim to continually expand their repertoire of classical and lighter music to suit all tastes.
Testimonials
"Splendid playing from the four ladies of the Mirage String Quartet!"
Donald Webster, Yorkshire Post
Repertoire
Please enquire for a full repertoire.
Your wedding is important, and we want to contribute to making it the most memorable day of your life. Whether your celebration is in a registry office, a licensed civil venue, or a beautiful church, let the Mirage String Quartet make your day sparkle.
Here are some samples of what we might play for you:
Before the bride's arrival |
Bach - Brandenburg Suite No. 3 in G Major |
Processional |
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba |
Signing the register |
Pachelbel - Canon |
Recessional |
Clarke - The Prince of Denmark March |
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We have a range of outfits to suit your colour scheme. Here are your choices: Black jackets with red tops, cream , lilac, buttercup, purple or raspberry red jacket, black evening dresses.
