4 exceptional musicians were exclusively chosen by us to be a part of our talented roster and represent EP Entertainment within the Sydney wedding market.
We assembled a young and vibrant group who are not only very professional, but also possess a very high musical standard and credibility.
For over eight years EP Strings have performed at a diverse range of venues all over Sydney, from churches to function centres, indoors and outdoors. These include: Athol Hall, Australia Square, Bather’s Pavillion, The Bennelong Apartments, Four Seasons Hotel, Fort Denison, Guillaume, Jonahs, Lindsay House, Museum of Contemporary Art, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Quay, Vaucluse House, Sydney Opera House, The Botanic Gardens and Luna Park.
Quartet consists of 2 x violins, 1 x viola, and 1 x cello.
Trio consists of 1 x violins, 1 x viola, and 1 x cello.
It is recommended for weddings, to book for 1.5 hours for a civil ceremony, or 2 hours for a church ceremony.
About our Performers
Annabel Pope (Viola)
Annabel is a Bachelor of Arts (Music major)/Law (Honours) graduate from the University of Sydney. Annabel has taught at various Sydney schools and has been a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, the Sydney Youth Orchestra, SBS Youth Orchestra, a Swedish University Orchestra and is a current member of the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Annabel has travelled Europe extensively with the SBS Youth Orchestra and is the manager of Strings on Sydney.
Clare Miller (Violin)
In 2005, Clare graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and is currently completing a Masters in Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Clare has spent part of her Masters degree studying in Manchester and Freiburg with renowned chamber musicians Christopher Rowland and Sylwie Altenburger. Clare has travelled to various countries to perform including China, Hong Kong, Austria, Germany and England and has taken part in many Australian performances such as the National Chamber Music Competition in Melbourne and the Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra.
Alistair Sung (Cello)
Alistair has studied cello intensively in Canberra at the Australian National University under the tuition of renowned Australian cellist David Perreira. He is currently studying Arts/Music at the University of New South Wales. He has been a member of the Sydney Youth Orchestra, the Performing Arts Unit Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camp. Alistair also teaches cello to school students.
Jessica Love (Violin)
For over two years, Jessica has been Head of String Instruments at Sydney’s school for boys Newington College. Jessica has a Bachelor of Music Studies from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney. As Head of Strings at Newington College, Jessica teaches violin, classroom music and conducts various orchestral ensembles. Jessica has been a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, the Sydney Youth Orchestra and the SBS Youth Orchestra.
We recommend one of the following pieces at your wedding ceremony:
Processional:
Queen of Sheba – Handel
Canon – Pachelbel
Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
Wedding March – Wagner
Signing of the Register: (choose one)
Air on G String Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Ave Maria – Bach
Ave Maria – Schubert (original and Beyonce’s version with the first violinist playing the voice line)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Panis Angelicus – Franck
Largo from Winter, The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Cavalleria Rusticana – Mascagni
What a Wonderful World – Thiele
Recessional:
Queen of Sheba – Handel
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Tango – McLean
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Classical:
Please note: we can play one appropriate request per booking however this must be organised one month prior to performance.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 – Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No.5 – Bach
Ave Maria – Bach
Ave Maria – Schubert (original and Beyonce’s version with the first violinist playing the voice line).
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Prelude in E Major ‘The well tempered Klavier’ – Bach
Fugue in D Major ‘The Well Tempered Klavier’ – Bach
Fugue in G minor ‘The Well Tempered Klavier’ – Bach
Fidelio Finale: Hail to the day – Beethoven
Habanera from Carmen – Bizet
Hungarian Dances – Brahms
Two Preludes I. Op.28, No.4 and No.6 – Chopin
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
Flower Duet from Lakme – Delibes
Panis Angelicus – Franck
Allegro I, Sonata Op. 1, No. 11 – Handel
Alla Siciliana Sonata Op. 1, No. 11 – Handel
Allegro II Sonata Op. 1, No. 11 – Handel
Aria from Xerxes – Handel
Sarabande and 2 Variations Suite HMV 437 – Handel
Queen of Sheba – Handel
Liebestraum – Liszt
Cavalleria Rusticana – Mascagni
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Rondeau – Mouret
Adagio K170 – Mozart
Allegretto K156 – Mozart
Allegro K80 – Mozart
Allegro K155 – Mozart
Allegro K157 – Mozart
Divertimento K138 – Mozart
Entr’acte K138 – Mozart
Fugue K.168 – Mozart
Melody K.155 – Mozart
Menuetto K421 – Mozart
Menuetto K465 Mozart
Menuetto and Trio K298 – Mozart
Presto K156 – Mozart
Presto K157 – Mozart
Presto K160 – Mozart
Rondo K80 – Mozart
Rondo K159 – Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart
Canon – Pachabel
Arietta ‘Se tu m’ami, se sospiri’ – Pergolesi
La Boheme Finale – Puccini
La Boheme O Mimi, tu piu non torni – Puccini
La Boheme Quando me’n vo’ – Puccini
La Boheme Mi Chiamano Mimi – Puccini
Dido’s Lament ‘Dido and Aeneas’ – Purcell
Music for a While ‘Oedipus’ – Purcell
Trumpet Tune – Purcell
The Barber of Seville Largo al factotum – Rossini
The Swan – Saint-Saens
Sonata K 87 – Scarlatti
Waltz from Eugene Onegin – Tchaikovsky
Waltz Serenade for Strings – Tschaikowsky
Aida Act II, Frande Finale – Verdi
Aida Celeste Aida – Verdi
Aida Numi, pieta – Verdi
Travatore Anvil Chorus – Verdi
The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Wedding March – Wagner
Contemporary:
Please note: we can play one appropriate request per booking however this must be organised one month prior to performance.
I’ve Got The World On A String – Arlen
Witchcraft – Coleman
Speed of Sound – Coldplay
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Yellow – Coldplay
Caravan – Ellington
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Ellington
It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing) – Ellington
Fascinating Rhythm – Gershwin
I Got Rhythm – Gershwin
I’ve Got A Crush On You – Gershwin
The Man I Love – Gershwin
Someone To Watch Over Me – Gershwin
Summertime – Gershwin
My Funny Valentine – Hart
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
New Rag – Joplin
All You Need is Love – Lennon and McCartney
Strawberry Fields Forever – Lennon and McCartney
Yesterday – Lennon
You and Me – Lighthouse
Moon River – Mercer and Macini
Tango – McLean
Serenata – McLean
Rumba – McLean
Csardas – McLean
Fandango – McLean
Tango Chromatique – McLean
Gabriel’s Oboe – Morricone
Anything Goes Album – Porter
The Greatest View – Silverchair
Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
What a Wonderful World – Thiele
A Beautiful Day – U2
“We had EP Strings perform at our wedding. They were incredible. It was clear from listening to Bach or the Beatles that this is a group with years of experience and who love to perform.” – Marilyn 2014 wedding in Mosman.
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