PROFESSIONAL STRING QUARTET BASED IN SUFFOLK
We are available for recitals and to accompany wedding ceremonies, parties, dinners and corporate events.
Call us on +44 7768986014
“Nothing lifts the atmosphere like live music, and there is something special about a string quartet. The Gainsborough Quartet is joyful and flexible; youthful and versatile in its repertoire but with a strong professional and classical background.”
— Libby Purves
About the players
We are all professional musicians playing in Suffolk, London and beyond. Between us we have played for Nigel Kennedy, Yehudi Menuhin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Katherine Jenkins, Michael Parkinson, Jeremy Paxman, Simon Rattle, Jasper Conran, Emma Kirkby, Tony Blair, Hayley Westenra The Queen and Lady Diana Spencer, to name but a few.
The Gainsborough Quartet has performed in renowned Suffolk venues such as Snape Maltings, Hintlesham Hall, Bruisyard Hall, Easton Grange, and Woodhall Manor, as well as Suffolk County Ball and Aldeburgh Mozartiade. Other performances include the Spitalfields Festival, High Elms Manor in St Albans, Holkham Hall in Norfolk and Braxted Park, Gaines Park and Gosfield Hall in Essex. They most recently played at the London International Festival of Early Music at Blackheath Halls.
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Our repertoire
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Light Classical
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Easy Listening
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Pop & Musicals
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Ceremony Music
We have an extensive repertoire from which to draw for your enjoyment and we will always try to accommodate any special requests that you may have.
We are happy to advise you on the choice of music to fit the requirements of your function and help make it an event to remember.
Listen
Scroll down for recordings and videos.
Here are some excerpts of Classical and Light Music.
Let us know if you have a particular piece in mind, or we can recommend music to suit you.
Watch
Recent videos filmed at Alpheton Hall, Sudbury (on iPhone):
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift (version from Bridgerton)
Mr Blue Sky (excerpt) - Electric Light Orchestra
Crazy Little Thing Called Love -
Elvis Presley
You’ve Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman (from Toy Story)
Videos filmed at Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk, in 2021:
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (theme from Twilight)
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Upcoming dates
We will be playing at these upcoming events.
Please contact us for more details.
15 February 2025
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea 12.30pm Retreat East
21 February 2025
Bruisyard Hall Open Evening 5.30pm
16 March 2025
The Suffolk Wedding Show 10.30am Venue 16
6 July 2025
Ipswich Chamber Music Society Summer Concert
St Andrew’s Church, Rushmere
Testimonials
My husband and I booked The Gainsborough Quartet for our wedding this summer and we were blown away. They were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I received a message from Kathryn on the morning of my wedding to wish me good luck - kind beyond words. They accommodated our requests for some of our favourite songs and played them BEAUTIFULLY. They set the tone for our reception and created the perfect atmosphere, better than we could have imagined. Not only that but they were friendly and lovely with all our guests.
I couldn’t recommend more highly, please reach out to them for your wedding if it’s a string quartet you have in mind. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you ladies! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
— Amy, bride
“We would highly recommend The Gainsborough Quartet; professional service and a beautiful addition to our special day.”
— Gemma, bride
"Note perfect playing, warm emotional and zesty. Brilliance of performance with an intensity, quality and power in the music."
— Martin Lawrence
“We would like to thank The Gainsborough Quartet for playing at our wedding. Families and guests commented on how enjoyable the music was, on the quality of playing, and on how it was an integral part of the occasion. We would certainly recommend them.”
— Helga and Mark
"Outstanding Suffolk String Quartet."
— Andrew Leach
"Can I just say that you all were absolutely brilliant at the wedding. The quartet has been mentioned by every single guest we had. They were SO taken with you. I was blown away, even though I had already heard you play when we booked you. It was the highlight of the festivities having you all there. The vicar was also mightily impressed how well everything was timed to the second."
— Laura, bride
Can I just thank you all once again for the beautiful music you played at my daughter’s wedding over the weekend. You added that lovely touch of class to the day. Thank you so much once again. Maya was so happy ☺️☺️
— Matt, father of the bride
The Gainsborough Quartet at Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk
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