Reviews

Rachel and her team performed at our winter ball, providing arrivals and through dinner music. Super easy to book and an incredible standard of music throughout.

I just wanted to say thank you to the 3 musicians who played beautifully at the Inaugural Lecture Event last Thursday.  The music was perfect for the occasion.  I did manage a quick ‘thank you’ to two of the musicians but these events are so busy, I didn’t feel that I properly was able to convey my appreciation.

All the best,

I want to thank all three of you, so much, for the beautiful music you played on the day. I had high hopes to introduce myself properly and have a little chat with you all, but the day itself was crazy! As it happens, we missed several photos, and there are some guests I didn’t even manage to say hello to. You have all these ideas, but when the day comes it goes like a blur. I’ve been told that it’s a good thing, and it means I was living in the moment.
So many people have complimented your music, I wish I got to hear more of it. I hope you were looked after with refreshments and that you had a pleasant day.
I really can’t thank you all enough. You were everything we hoped for and more. We will be recommending you to anyone who will listen to us gush! 

Just to say thank you so much to you and the other guys for your amazing performance on Saturday, it was really lovely and all the guests had only positive things to say. Also for how you have handled the last couple of years with the delay since 2020, as I know it can’t have been the best time for yourselves either. Didn’t actually get to speak to you myself but Gabrielle passed on my thanks in person she mentioned.

Henry and I just wanted to say how fantastic you were, it really created a lovely atmosphere and your talent was evident. All our guests have commented on the string quartet and we will definitely be recommending you in the future.

Thanks again

The trio were fantastic; wonderful friendly fantastic people and very talented musicians. They arrived on time, did not require any further details and self-managed. They even placed themselves in a very small area which meant we did not require a door open, exposing the rest of the venue (exactly what we wanted and didn’t know if it was possible).

The music was perfectly timed, beautifully played and perfect for the venue and the guests. They even congratulated us on the ceremony and the venue.

We just hope that they received the meals and refreshments that were supposed to be issued by our catering company.

All in all 10 our of 10 for Leos Strings – thank you so much, they helped make our day.

Just wanted to let you know how delighted we all were at the wedding being entertained by your quartet.

The music was amazing and the guys playing so professional and polished as expected. Music was beautiful, timings spot on, just all round fantastic.

Just to say a huge thank you to Leo’s Strings for doing such an amazing job on our wedding day, you really set a beautiful atmosphere and made it feel very special

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for last Saturday. We’ve just returned from our mini moon and spent the week reminiscing about the day. Our guests absolutely loved hearing you play, with many of them playing guess that tune on their tables.

We loved that you were able to play a huge repertoire which meant we could completely personalise the playlist and make it our own. We didn’t plan it this way intentionally, but I’ll never forget running out to AC/DC as our formal introduction at the wedding breakfast! Got a kick out of that.

We wish we could do it all over again, but we will have to settle for listening to your CD with a glass of wine tonight! You were all very professional and really appreciated you reaching out to us early on so we could organise the playlist. You were the only supplier to do this at that stage, which really helped with us getting things sorted and pacing ourselves.

We wish you all the best for your upcoming events and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone and everyone.

We would like to get in touch to say a huge thank you for your performance at our wedding in June.
You played beautifully and you guys where just the touch we had hoped for at Knowsley Hall.
Luckily the weather was fantastic and being able to hear a string quartet in the sunshine was perfect.

Thanks again,

Myself and Nick want to say a massive thank you for the absolutely brilliant job you did on Saturday. You guys sounded incredible! We had so many compliments from our guests too, you really made it magical for us! You sounded magnificent in the church and the reception was amazing.

Thanks for your CD too! We’re listening to it in the car on the way to the airport now!

We just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our wedding day so special. We both thought you were brilliant and our guests also commented on how great you were, they loved listening to all the different songs.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to your quartet last night as their performance was fantastic, so please can you pass this onto them.

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the rest of Leos Strings for playing on our wedding day on 2nd Feb – It was a very special part of the day indeed! Kate walking down the aisle to ‘Book of Love’ is a moment I will remember forever!

As perhaps expected, our only regret was that we couldn’t hear more of you playing as we were inevitably tied up with greeting guests and photo duties! But, what we did hear sounded amazing and I know our guests loved it! A few friends took some video so we’ll definitely look forward to watching back a few clips now that we’re back home 🙂

Thanks again so much for being such a memorable part of our big day.

The ladies from the string quartet were punctual, looked smart and played beautifully. Everyone enjoyed the music. Booking process with Rachel was easy. Would definitely use them again.

I would just like to thank yourself and the string quartet for their set at our wedding. It was fantastic and all the guests commented on how good they were, and how it added to the theme of the day.

We loved them and will be eternally grateful for playing our requests, including within the ceremony.

Thank you for organising such an amazing quartet.

Having a string quartet was a personal treat we gave ourselves on our wedding day, and what a treat it was! Leos strings were top of our list when we were searching for that ideal quartet due mainly to the brilliant set list they were able to produce. A fantastic range of music from pop to rock to classical was played throughout our ceremony and reception and it was all played exceptionally well. Leos strings were extremely punctual, professional and passionate and were a joy to have play. We received compliments from almost every guest claiming it was one of the best parts of the day. Do not pass on the atmosphere that a string quartet can add to your event and Leos Strings need to be top of the list! We have specified to everyone in the family that Leos Strings must now play at their own wedding! Thank you.

I can’t thank you enough for the most amazing performance and I am so sorry that I didn’t say thank you and a good bye on the day. Your performance and the excellent acoustics filled the Great Hall with the most beautiful sound and it really did make the day extra special for us

Thank you again!

Hi Rachel, just a quick note to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to your colleagues for the event last night. It was a resounding success and the quartet were consummately professional and our guests, parents and staff were delighted. I hope that we can find another occasion to engage Leos Strings in the near future

Hi Rachel, just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding amazing! All our guests commented on how beautiful the duo sounded, you helped make our day elegant, and special. We loved the eclectic mix of modern and classical, and we had your CD playing throughout our wedding breakfast also, couldn’t recommend you highly enough.

Rachel and the Leos Strings are absolutely amazing. I chose them after hearing Kissing You on their website. From the moment I first made contact, Rachel was a pleasure to deal with. On the day the music they played was perfect and went perfectly with the wedding theme, everyone commented how good they were. The new Mrs Robinson and my new father in law especially loved them, major brownie points for me. I asked them if they could play Alice’s Theme from Alice in Wonderland and it was perfect, I can’t thank them enough.

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you to you and the rest of the quartet. The day was amazing and a huge part of that was the atmosphere which you helped create. The guests loved the music and we have had many requests asking for your details, which we will be sure to pass on. Thank you again for helping create such a great day.

Just wanted to send an email to say a massive thank you for performing at our Wedding in Knowsley Hall on 30th July. We first heard you at an open day in the Hall some months before, and at the time you were playing Hoppipolla. We hadn’t thought about booking a string quartet, but for some reason hearing you play this made me come over very emotional and we knew we had to have you playing me down the aisle to that song. From the moment we first enquired with you, you have been nothing but helpful and proffesional, and we knew we could rely on you. Even when I was flapping about the timings of the aisle music and worrying I would get the walk wrong, Rachel was quick to reassure me that you adapt the music as needed on the day to ensure the bride walks at the best part of the song,and the timing of the song could be finished as appropriate to the start of the ceremony. This, and everything else you played on the day worked perfectly. The songs you used were beautiful and set the tone of the day so well, you looked and sounded amazing. Our guests have all commented on how wonderful you were, and we really cannot thank you enough.

Although it was a very sad occasion for the family, the music lifted the sadness and provided family and guests with stunning music during our afternoon tea. My mum would have loved the music! All family & friends commented on the talented quartet and the musicians provided a subtle presence which was appreciated by all, playing wonderful classical pieces. Thank you so much for being part of the celebration of our mum’s life. Thank you also for organising this special day with your sensitivity and understanding.

Hi Rachel and Team! Just wanted to send a short email to express our thanks for your incredible performance over the weekend. We had the most amazing weekend and you guys were just fantastic. Our family and friends all loved you!! We cant wait for all the pictures and videos to be ready.

Just want to drop you an email to say thank you to Leo strings for playing on our wedding day. It was such an amazing day and you guys were brilliant at the church and at the reception. Hope you guys enjoyed playing at witham and at stapleford. It really made our day extra special. Thanks again for being so professional and helpful throughout the whole planning process.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding on Saturday at Knowsley Hall. Our guests were blown away and have been talking about you all weekend. The mix of songs you played was fantastic and it was great to have the choice of so many different genres of music when selecting our songs. We had a phenomenal day and you really did play a big part in that. We only wish we could have heard you more as we were busy getting photos!!

Thankyou so much for playing at our wedding yesterday, you sounded amazing and everyone loved listening to you especially the “Everytime we touch” it was perfect. I wanted to be able to thank you all personally before you finished but it was all a bit hectic. Thankyou again for helping to make our wedding perfect.

Now things have settled down and I’ve got 2 minutes before we head off on honeymoon later today, I just wanted to say such a HUGE thank you to the 4 of you!! You really were amazing, the entrance to the church and the signing and exit were just perfect. The music during the reception was happy and upbeat and just what we wanted so honestly, you ladies rocked it!! I hope you enjoyed playing for us and if you need any other references, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’ve just done your feedback for Warble so I hope that helps to secure you further bookings! Also thank you for your CD, can’t wait to listen to it. Best wishes & huge thanks again.

I had the pleasure of being at Hale Golf Club on Saturday and I thought I should write to tell you how much me and my friends enjoyed the evening. In a way, and remembering your “school”, your technical mastery of those wonderful instruments might be a given. But those creative arrangements across many genres to which you treated us were so immensely enjoyable. And even more striking was the unbridled joy that you bring to your performances which shines through and reflects on each member of the audience. So very well done to you all; I wish you continued success and of course I hope we are able to welcome you back to Hale in the future. It was all simply wonderful.

Thankyou for playing so beautifully for us and for your contribution to a fabulous day ! The live strings music certainly added to the occasion – complimenting the lovely venue perfectly. As I type this – just catching up on several emails I am listening to your CD! Huge thanks once again.

Just a quick note to say, we are now back from our honeymoon and we just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for being a part of our special day. We had so many compliments about your performance! The music was perfect and we love listening back to your CD to remind us of those special moments!

Thought I’d drop you a quick message to say thank you very much for your beautiful music on our wedding day – we loved it and are so pleased to have you and Charlotte join us on our day! We really enjoyed having you both there and everything you played was so lovely, I wish we could have recorded it all to play back in the future. I’m still nagging at my dad for walking too fast down the aisle and thus not letting me enjoy more of the Hoppipolla, hah 🙂

A little note to say a HUGE heart felt thank you from us both for coordinating and playing the most incredible music for our wedding day. THANK YOU. I am just so sorry that I wasn’t in the ceremony marquee for long enough prior to the service to hear more of your beautiful music! All of our friends and family have been telling us how incredible the music was and we certainly loved every moment of the service and when we heard your beautiful playing at the drinks. We hope that you had fun and just so sorry we didnt chat to you all but I guess that was kind of inevitable. Thank you for being so fabulous in the lead up to the wedding and for making our special day so very memorable. I hope that you are well and please please do pass on our thanks to your fellow Leos Strings and the choir. You were all FABULOUS.

I’m so sorry I’m so late in sending this but I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole string trio for playing so beautifully during our wedding ceremony and reception. You were also brilliant throughout all the organising and totally filled me with confidence. So many of our guests commentd on how great you all were – I’m just sorry I never got a chance to say it on the day!

My new wife and I are really grateful to Leos Strings for playing at our wedding. The music played by the quartet was eloquent and sophisticated. Leos Strings sounded amazing and really added a touch of class to our drinks reception. Their presence really made for a very classy wedding and we couldn’t recommend them enough. Thanks again Rachel to you and all the guys for helping to make our day so special.

We just wanted to say a big thank you to you, your arranger and your performers for making our special day truly memorable. The trio played beautifully and everyone we spoke to commented on how perfect they made the ceremony. 😀 Especially thanks for taking the time to plan out my custom tracks, I was nearly tearing up when vicki came down the aisle to the music we chose. 😉

Just wanted to say on behalf of my wife and I, thank you so much for playing for us on saturday. We thought you were absolutely amazing and all of our guests commented on how fantastic you were, it was the highlight of our day. (After the I do’s!) Thank you again and wishing you all the best for the future.

We just want to say a massive thanks to Leos Strings for playing at our wedding back on May 26th. I know everyone really loved your music and we’re so pleased with everything you did for us! I know we booked you guys at very short noticed so I’m humbled everything worked out so well. Your music definitely enhanced the ceremony and reception and exceeded our high expectations. Having the strings play out on lawn with the sun baring down is something we shall never forget. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend to you to our colleagues/friends or family! Thanks again for everything and all the best.

Hired for our wedding. Very professional from the outset. The quartet played fantastically well from a huge repertoire and were particularly helpful when it came to timings for the aisle music. Clearly a very highly skilled and experienced group, would book again without hesitation.

We can’t thank you enough for performing at our wedding the sound as my dad and I were waiting to walk down the aisle was so beautiful it had us both in tears. Everyone commented on how stunning the reception music was it really created the perfect ambiance. The whole experience from the moment we heard you perform at the Trafford centre until the final moments was fantastic, you couldn’t do enough for us and every song we requested you played. Thank you once again.

Just wanted to thank you for all of your help running up to the wedding but especially to the 3 musicians who played all day at Brockholes Nature Reserve last Saturday. We had complete faith, even though there was no rehearsal, that the music during our handfasting would be perfect and you completely blew us away. You were so professional and had a natural instinct to know when to play louder and it really added to the emotion of that part of our ceremony and it is something we will never forget. You really helped to set the scene during our afternoon tea and thank you again for agreeing to stay for the extra 30 minutes. Our guests told us how much they enjoyed the modern repertoire and were shocked at the type of music you were playing. We will always be happy to recommend your services. Thank you so much.

From the moment my fiancé and I heard Leos Strings play their beautiful music we knew that we wanted them to play at our wedding; and they did not disappoint! Communication from the team was fantastic prior to the wedding; ensuring that all of our music choices were played on the day. The team really understood our style of music as a couple as well as choosing music that suited our venue. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and how it was a unique feature to our wedding day. We would certainly recommend Leos Strings to anyone looking for professional musicians on their special day.

Just a little email to say how beautiful your music was at our wedding last Saturday. Though I didn’t hear a huge amount of it, as the bride, what I did hear was stunning! Certainly the bridal march and the exit song, I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to come over and say hello and thank you! Everyone said how wonderful it was though and how much it set the scene at our wedding, it was so ‘us’!
Hearing the music as I entered the church had the exact effect as it did the first time we heard you in a shopping centre! Just lovely. So thankyou again for your hard work, time and effort and for making our wedding church service so moving and personal to us!
I cannot recommend you enough and hope I have reason in the future to work with you again, such a professional group!

Thank you so much for the wonderful music you played at our wedding and for being such an integral part of our day – without you all it wouldn’t have been the same and we are so glad that we booked you. All of our guests commented on how talented you all were and how nice it was to have live musicians rather than recorded music. We would not hesitate to recommend you to others and please let me know if you would like us to write any reviews on whichever site/page you use as we would gladly do so.

Just wanted to say a big thanks to you all from Gail and myself for the fantastic job you did at our wedding on Saturday. You sounded AMAZING!! Better than I could have imagined, everyone was talking about you, and the only disappointment was that I didn’t get to hear more of you. Thanks a million.

I wanted to drop you a quick e-mail to thank you for playing at our wedding. We thought you were superb and the guests who spoke to us about it were also very complimentary. Hopefully we’ll see you somewhere in the future 🙂

We recently had the fantastic Leos Strings play at our wedding and are so happy we did. They were absolutely perfect for a wedding day and all of our guests loved the blend of classical jazz and contemporary pop they played in their unique style. We can’t recommend Leos strings highly enough.

I just wanted to take this opportunity, now that we’re back from our honeymoon, to say a HUGE thank you for the absolutely wonderful music you provided at mine and Luke’s wedding. It was perfect! We have had so many comments about how the music added to the atmosphere in the church. The priest, Fr Chris, was particularly taken with you and is keen to form a quartet with members of the congregation! I absolutely loved when you played Halo, it was one of my most treasured moments of our incredible day. Please send my thanks to the other two musicians, you were all fantastic and very very talented.

Thank you for a wonderful evening recital in Long Compton Church, Warwickshire. The Leos Quartet certainly know how to entertain! It takes rare talent to be able to totally engage a mixed audience with a wide age range and a variety of musical preferences, but you do that with apparent ease. Your ensemble playing was warm and engaging and you obviously enjoy making music together. Not many quartets can move so smoothly between classical, romantic, jazz, pop and folk with such skill and technical excellence. It was lovely to hear Cellist & Leos manager Rachel engaging the audience, introducing the players, leading us through the various pieces, and in the less formal second half, taking audience requests from the Leos wide repertoire of music I am still getting over the almost surreal experience of listening to ACDC Back in Black, followed by a heartstopping rendition of the Adagio from Bruch’s Violin Concerto (on this occasion played by Simran Singh). You might think that it would not “work” to put such pieces together in a recital but with musicians of this standard it seemed perfectly appropriate. There were also modern unexpected arrangements that surprised & delighted, especially when performed by such highly trained graduate musicians. Other highlights for me were Handel’s the Eternal Source of Light Divine and a joyous Tango. Thank you so much for such an enjoyable experience.

I just wanted to thank you very much for the lovely music you played before and during the church service at their wedding. We have had lots of great comments about the music. It definitely enhanced the service and created a great atmosphere. It was a very happy, beautiful day I would recommend you to anyone and indeed already have. Many thanks again, all the best for the future.

Well Rachel all I can say is your group made a lot of ladies very happy today. Your selection of music, including my favourites, Queen and Madness was just wonderful… We’re so happy and hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as us. Cannot praise you enough.

Thank you for the fantastic way you all performed at my wedding. The guests who arrived at the church at the beginning of the day said that it created a magical atmosphere and they felt that it set the mood for the day. Everyone was extremely impressed with the music you played especially the modern pieces as you can imagine it’s not every day you hear your favourite song being played on a violin. When we arrived at Heaton Farm it was great to walk in to the sound of the quartet playing and seeing all of our guests enjoying themselves, we felt that not only did it provide the perfect background music it was great to stand and listen to as well. You were all very professional and fantastic to work with when organising my wedding, I couldn’t have been happier. I will definitely be recommending you in future and look forward to booking you ourselves on our next big occasion.

You did a fantastic job and I know that both Alex and I and all of our guests loved it. You played beautifully and it added that touch of class and elegance to our day. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, so thank you very much! I will be recommending your services to family and friends.

Thanks to the trio for playing so wonderfully, on the Sunday before Christmas. The music appealed to all ages, the young children were mesmerised with the performance, and kept them quiet. A great way to start the festive season, all the guests commented on how lovely the music, the performance and the musicians were. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, the duo string sounded stunning together and we are so delighted we chose Leos Strings. Hearing my entrance piece played as I walked in church is one of the best parts of my day and one I will never forget, it was so beautiful and added such style and elegance to our wedding. Thank you so much!

We thoroughly enjoyed our wedding day and if we were to do it all again we would not change a thing. We have had lovely feedback from our guests saying how much they enjoyed it which we were obviously pleased about. Leos Strings were obviously very much a part of our day – my only regret is that John and didn’t get the opportunity to come and speak to you let alone listen. Everything I heard was from a distance both from the room in which I was getting ready and then afterwards as we were having photographs outside! And no I’m not mistaken – we were all outside in the dark in mid November and it was warm which you may recall! We were then whisked off in the vintage car for a drive to give John and I some time together before rejoining our guests for the wedding breakfast. Hence by the time we returned you had finished. However, I know from what I had witnessed when hearing you play in the Trafford Centre that you would give an extra special touch to our day not just for us but for our guests and I have to say that everybody commented on your playing. You may recall that one of our friends who was so impressed felt he had to come and thank you personally for which I was very grateful as John and I didn’t manage to do it ourselves. So he obviously enjoyed it. I now wish we had a recording of what you played on the day so we could sit and listen to it ourselves whilst relaxing at home with a glass of champagne. We would have no hesitation in recommending Leos Strings to add that extra special touch to a really special day. We wish you continued success for the future. Thank you once again.

Leos String Quartet played at our wedding service and it was perfect! The music was beautiful, the selection of songs and pieces we had to choose from was incredible and they covered all our favourites! They are very talented and Rachel who we dealt with was so friendly and very helpful! Everyone has said how lovely it was and how amazing the music was before and during the service. It really did make our day extra special! Thank you so much, I will certainly be recommending you!

Leos Strings played at mine and my husbands wedding on the 17th August 2014. We found them to be highly professional and very organised. We asked the trio to play our entrance song then after half an hour play a further hour of classical and pop music. The music played sounded beautiful and it was at a very high standard. My husband and I thought the trio really brought the wedding together and our highlight was our entrance song. We also had really good feedback from our guests stating how beautiful the trio sounded. I would definitely recommend Leos Strings to anyone who is looking for a string band. A job very well done and thank you again!

Thank you, Rachel , to you and the other members of your quartet for playing do magnificently at Jane and Tom’s wedding last Friday. You created a wonderful atmosphere and we were all thrilled to listen to you!

We just want to say a huge BIG THANK YOU to you all for the gorgeous music you played at our wedding at Hyde Bank Farm on Saturday 26th July 2014. The music for our drinks reception was beautiful and we received so many compliments from our guests.We would highly recommend Leos Strings. Thank you for being part of the day and for helping make it so special.

The installation on 1st July 2014 of the Rt Hon Lord Justice Ryde as the University’s new Chancellor was a delightful and memorable occasion and I wanted to thank you for your wonderful contribution to the day. Your impressive repertoire complemented the occasion perfectly. Once again, many thanks foryour kind assistance in ensuring the event was a success and I wish you all the best in your musical careers.

I just want to thank you for an amazing, stupendous, incredible performance on Saturday at our RAF dinner. Many of the guests also commented on your excellent performance. You were seamless, all through the meal your music floated through the room what I consider to have been a perfect compliment to the evening. Again. Thank you for making it all work so perfectly.

The Leos String Quartet have played here at Sunrise of Hale Barns on several occasions and have always been very well received. Their extensive repertoire offers something for everyone. Our residents appreciated their introductions before each piece as well as their willingness to take requests. We look forward to having them back soon and would highly recommend them for care homes and other suitable functions

Leos strings were a perfect fit for our wedding day at The Midland Hotel. We have had so many compliments on the music and loved the fact that they played modern music before and after the ceremony! it was a bit more quirky than the traditional songs which we saved for walking down the aisle. All of our guests were really impressed and have been saying how wonderful they were. Really easy, flexible and helpful with great advice for songs choices. I would highly recommend Leos strings, in my opinion the best sounding string quartet in Manchester after lots of wedding research!

We just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful music you played at our wedding on Saturday. The quartet sounded incredible in the church, and by all accounts, our guests were thoroughly entertained during the drinks reception and loved hearing everything you played whilst trying to guess the tune! I’m only sorry we missed it all having our photos taken! Hope you enjoy the rest of the bank holiday, and thank you all again for helping make our day so special – you set the tone beautifully.

A huge thank you to the trio that played on our wedding day. They sounded absolutely amazing and we’ve had so many lovely comments about how wonderful people thought they were. We wish we could do it all over again!

Just to say a huge thank you for the music at our wedding at Knowsley Hall on the 28th March. All our guests commented on it and my wife and I where exceptionally happy with the performance, Thank you so much for adding to an incredibly special day.

On February 28th at Halle St Peters in Ancoats Manchester, the Leos String Quartet performed before an audience of 240 people including local dignitaries, artists, supporters and stakeholders of the Ancoats Dispensary Trust. This particular Quartet not only came highly recommended but were also chosen due to their connection with the Royal Northern College of Music in that this College has historical links with the Grade II Listed Building a local community are trying to save.

Leos Strings did not disappoint. Elegant and composed, they performed their ‘performance’ piece of Handel’s Water Music to perfection and we have had comments from members of the audience that this was one of the highlights of the evening. The Leos String Quartet also performed during the interval and showedtheir versatility by linking some 20th and 21st century pieces to excellent effect.

Leos Strings have a repertoire that would complement any occasion and are also very adaptable to adding requested pieces at short notice without any difficulty.

The Ancoats Dispensary Trust would be extremely happy to invite Leos Strings to further events in the future and in their ambassador Rachel Shakespeare they can look forward to a successful future. Well done Leos Strings!

I would like to thank you and the string quartet for the part you took in making Christine & Chris’ wedding on 21st December such a beautiful, memorable occasion. We were impressed, as were all our guests, with the gentle, serene atmosphere you created. The music certainly enhanced the occasion.

I just wanted to say how delighted we were with the beautiful music you provided at our recent student ball, it really added to the atmosphere of the event. Thank you so much for contributing to such as a special evening, I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who enjoys lovely music played by talented artists. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Both Jay and myself would like to thank your quartet for performing on our special day. All of the guests commented how beautiful the music was (not that I heard much of it as I was being pulled from pillar to post for photographs and speaking to guests and when we returned from the park they were packing up!!! Never mind I suppose thats wedding days for you!! They did make me cry however when I walked into the church (for good reasons) hearing my entrance song. I had been so strong up until that point and as soon as I heard the music I couldnt keep it in!!! So I would like to say a massive thank you to yourself and the guys who came, they did a magnificent job and for any future brides looking to book a string quartet I would definately recommend them to book The Leos Quartet.

We booked the Leos String Quartet to do their repertoire at our pre-drinks reception / before the ceremony and the entrances and also the background music during our wedding breakfast. They were absolutely fabulous. Everyone commented how wonderful and impressive they were and really did set the scene for a wonderful wedding. They started with well known classical tunes for the pre-drinks /ceremony then we chose romantic love themes from films which they performed so well our guests were in tears and were just perfect with their contemporary romantic music and Gershwin numbers whilst we ate. You wouldn’t be disappointed if you booked Leos for any special event of yours, their repertoire is massive!!! Well done Leos. Thanks for setting the scene of romance for our day we couldn’t have asked for more!

Anna and I wanted to pass on our kindest regards and thanks to your string duo who were both absolutely fantastic on our wedding day. They helped in making our day such a beautiful and memorable day for us and all of our guests and they were both so friendly and a credit to you all. Thank you again!

Just to say thanks ever so much to the Trio for playing on Saturday. You were fantastic and everyone loved the living room concert! My partner was moved to tears and we certainly won’t forget her 50th birthday celebration! You set us up for a great party and the rest of the evening was lovely.

Hi Rachel, I just wanted to thank you so much, you and your girls! This was amazing! The thousand year song was just out of this world! It was so lovely to also finally get to meet you too! Everyone commented that this was the best they ever heard! Thank you so much again!

We recently booked Leos Quartet for our wedding which was held in Knowsley Hall. We were given their details within the mounds of wedding literature provided by the various venues we visited and gave Rachel a call after we had googled them and visited their excellent website.
After booking them for the big day we went to watch them live at the Trafford Centre on one of our ‘many’ visits pre wedding and they were very impressive and professional. Choosing the music is always difficult for any wedding but we decided to use the orchestra during the ceremony and we didn’t want traditional wedding songs to be played. Rachel was very helpful here and gave input into various options and choices. We eventually settled on a mixture of pieces and, very helpfully, she agreed to source the music we wanted and learn it especially for the big day.
The ceremony was a big success and everyone commented on how lovely the Quartet sounded throughout. They also played both before and after the ceremony and played a mixture of contemporary and modern/pop pieces which really fitted well with the day. As the weather was good we were able to use the lovely terraces at the Hall and the Quartet simply followed the crowd without fuss and kept everyone entertained.

We were so pleased that we chose Leos as apart from being extremely good at what they do they were also very easy to deal with and that was important for us with so much to organise in a short space of time. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone in the future.

You and the Quartet were sensational. If any couple wants to have one luxury at their wedding then your Quartet is a must. The live music was beautiful, the help you gave with songs was really appreciated and guests were blown away with the quality of music and diversity of the repertoire, with so many of them commenting on how good you were on the day. We truly enjoyed every aspect of our wedding but genuinely feel it wouldn’t have been the same without the Quartet.

Just a quick note to say thank you again to you, Simran, Emily & Alex. The music was simply wonderful and made such a difference to the service and wedding experience for myself Anthea and the guests. So many people commented to us on how well you added to the day and the quality you gave in the music.

First of all we would like to say a massive thank you to you all for being a part of our special day. You have been a pleasure to deal with from the very start with very quick responses and nothing was a hassle particularly when I kept changing my mind about song choices. On the day you were absolutely wonderful and your music is beautiful. We were gutted we didn’t get to see you perform at the venue because we were off getting photographs but we could hear you and it was amazing. Our guests were extremely impressed with how talented you are and they are still asking who you are and where do you play. I will definitely be recommending you to future brides. Once again thank you so much for providing such beautiful music on our wedding day. XX

Booking a string quartet was a pretty last minute decision we took following an open day at the wedding venue. Having found Leos via the internet we’re very glad that we took that decision. Leos Strings is managed in a professional but informal manner which lends itself to an open dialogue between clients and musicians. We requested Leos to learn a relatively unknown indie song for our wedding via a simple email and a link to a youtube video. Within a few weeks the score was written and the song was being played to us at the Trafford Centre by Leos. Whilst I’m sure the piece wasnt the most challenging for eminent classical musicians, as a non-musician, the quality of the playing was amazing and added something different to our day. Morevoer, Leos were flexible when arranging the peice to ensure that timings fitted with the order of the wedding service.

We would recommend Leos String Quatrtet to any couples considering a quartet for their wedding day.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at my wedding in York on Saturday- you were absolutely fantastic and sounded beautiful. Your music brought a tear to my eye and really set the mood for the day- emotional and very happy 🙂

Thank you so much again!

I just wanted to say a big thank you for last saturday. The quartet have received that many massive praises that I can’t even begin to list them! My mum said she thought they were the best she’d heard and that’s high praise coming from her, believe me!
She has a music school and said she wouldn’t hesistate to get in touch if ever she needed another quartet. I only got to hear a little bit (the perils of being bridesmaid!) but from what I heard I thought they were super too.

The Leos Quartet have just returned to Hale Golf Club for our third Classical Evening and left us clamouring for more.
Now a regular highlight of the Golf Club Social calendar Rachel and her Quartet performed a wonderful selection of pieces …from classical music to favourites from stage and screen and then to recent classics such as Oasis and Coldplay. Something for everyone and Rachel’s unique and chatty style made us feel right at home with old friends. Loved every minute and looking forward to our 2014 booking already.

Thanks again and looking forward to next year already.

I am so grateful to the friend of a friend who put us in contact with you. From our first email exchange you were so approachable and accomodating. When we came to hear you at The Trafford Centre, we were so excited and moved by your music, we knew we had to have you! Thank you for doing Helen’s music justice and for making her dream come true by playing her productions live and for adding such a special ingredient to the day.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Leos Quartet for playing at our wedding in December. Our guests loved the ambience you created as they entered our evening reception and loved the ‘unique-ness’ of our first dance being played on strings. It was a truly magical way of beginning the evening celebrations and fulfilled my dreams of the strings playing at my wedding. From the time of enquiry to after the event, you were professional, enthusiastic, accommodating and approachable. Thank you!

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Saturday. It was truly magical being played in to the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (I have dreamt about doing that since I was a little girl!). It was also lovely to have you play during the reception and a lot of our guests commented on how nice your playing was.

Playing as guests arrived for the Co-operatives United International Dinner this October, the Leos String quartet helped set the scene for an evening of relaxation and celebration. The balance between classical pieces and other popular tracks was just right; we received so many compliments from our international guests!

I am writing on behalf of the NSPKU to thank you and the rest of the quartet for playing so wonderfully at the Adelphi on 19th October. Those attending really enjoyed your repertoire which was very appropriate to the venue. Wishing you all well for the future.

Dear Rachel (and your partners!) Saturday was a truly wonderful experience for Sue and I, and all our guests. Part of that was the beautiful music produced by the Leos Quartet which truly established a wonderful mood for the ceremony and the early part of the celebrations. You were friendly, but totally professional and your contribution, which will live with us for ever, was an integral part of the day. If I failed to ‘look after you’ sufficiently then I can only apologise but I will never forget the fantastic contribution you made to a great day, indeed you kick started the day so it may well be that the success that followed is all down to yourselves. Thank you so much!

The Leos quartet are exceptional musicians. As a pianist and composer by profession myself, I had a written a piece of music for our wedding ceremony for the quartet to perform and I was so delighted when I heard them play the opening bars – I knew I had chosen well. Their sound is rich and full and their musicianship, intonation and professionalism were first class. They were very flexible with their repertoire and played several pieces of film music at my request outside of their usual selection, not to mention my own composition, and provided a great talking point amongst the guests. Rachel is extremely friendly and helpful and I’ve already indicated to her that I will be hiring them as recording artists in the future. Thanks again!

They were, to put it simply, superb. The general quality level, as well as all the particulars in making the booking, place the The Leos Quartet right up there with the best. From Elbow, to Gun & Roses to Handel to Mozart, their transition was flawless and it was clear we were dealing with four experts of equal calibre. We can’t thank them enough for playing a major role in making our day one to remember.

The Leos trio played at our reception drinks at Mere golf and spa resort. They looked very professional and sounded amazing as they played on the veranda of our reception room. Playing a mixture of classical and also modern tunes, it was the perfect accompaniment to the glorious sunny afternoon and I would definitely book them again.

So sorry it has taken so long to get back to you and say a huge thank you for doing such a fabulous job at our wedding. You were truely amazing and all our guests comented on how brilliant you were. Hearing you play brought tears of joy and touched my heart,walking in to hear you all playing was a great experience. Once again,thanks so much.

The Leos quartet were recommended to us by a photographer that we met at a wedding fayre. He described them as very professional musically, but very down to earth and friendly. And this is exactly how I would describe them. The communication with Rachel via email is excellent. She replies promptly to queries and is always very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Leos quartet played to our two hymns, one of which was very difficult to source the sheet music for and must have taken up a great deal of Rachel’s time. I am grateful to her for that. We alsoasked Leos quartet to play a medley of songs including Indiana Jones, Jurassic park and the ET theme tune to name but a few. This was great for lightening the mood during our drinks reception, and sounded amazing!!!. Again this was not too much trouble despite the fact that they had to write the sheet music and learn all of these songs from scratch. They played Schubert’s Ave Maria during the signing of the register, and this together with the acoustics in the church brought a tear to my eye.I noticed that they were very friendly when approached by my guests and always smiling. My guests still keep talking about them even now.
I cannot recommend this quartet highly enough. Thanks you guys!

Thank you to Rachel and the rest of the Leos Quartet for their beautiful music at our wedding last week. Listening to their music on the website, we were extremely excited, and you didn’t disappoint. It really did ‘make’ our wedding ceremony, and our guests could not stop talking about how amazing you were, in fact our guests were so touched by the music, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house! (Happy tears of course!) I would highly recommend the Leos to anyone who wants to add that special touch to their big day! Thanks again guys and sorry it was all so hectic we didn’t get a proper chance to thank you personally!

Claire and I just wanted to thank you and your fellow musicians for your help on our wedding day. Although we only managed to speak very briefly on the day, we found your suggestions and help in the run-up to our wedding very useful. On the day, we thought you were all fantastic and the selection of music that you played for us sounded beautiful. Many of our guests remarked to us how good you all were and asked where we had found you. Thanks also for taking the trouble to learn the new pieces of music we requested, we really appreciate the extra effort that you all put in. We particularly enjoyed the music in the ceremony room where you had our undivided attention.

Myself & Neil just wanted to drop you a quick note to Thank You for playing so beautifully at our wedding in May. You honestly made the day that little bit more special for us & all our guests. We are so glad we asked you to play for a couple of hours during the afternoon, our guests got to hear and appreciate you during this time. All our guests have commented how amazing you were. We also can not thank you enough for taking the time to learn and practice “make you feel my love” for us”. This song is so special to us and it meant a lot that you were willing to take the time to learn this and add it to our play list for the day. We won’t ever forget you starting to play this as we signed our marriage certificate. I was so excited when we booked you to play at our wedding and can honestly say booking you was the best decision we made. Thank you for keeping in touch with us from the moment we booked you and being super quick at replying to us if we ever had a question for you. We hear you are going into the recording studio in July, please let us know if you decide to produce CD’s as we would love to have one as a momento of your amazing talents. Once again a massive Thank You, you are all amazing and believe me we will be talking about you for years to come. We will definitely be recommending you to all our family & friends. Many many thanks.

Many, many thanks to you and your fellow musicians for such a perfect performance at our wedding last Saturday! The whole day from start to finish (which was well into the wee small hours!) went like a dream. I am happy to say I can remember every moment of it and throughout the wedding breakfast whilst looking over at all my family and friends enjoying themselves I had your beautiful music playing in the background! Life doesn’t get much better than that!

We were so impressed with the trio and thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Our guests, the registrar and hotel staff all commented on how amazing your music was on our special day. Your professionalism and ability to work with us on creating our playlist was very much appreciated and it was lovely to hear our choices played so beautifully. Thank you for helping to make our day so perfect!

I wanted to drop you a personal note to thank you for providing us with excellent entertainment on Saturday evening, the music set you played was a wonderful start to the evening’s event. The feedback received from our Staff was extremely complimentary. Many thanks once again.

Thank you very much for all your help on our wedding day the quartet were absolutely fantastic and your arrangement of Empire State of Mind was excellent and just how I imagined it. It contributed to a really special day and one we wish we could re-live over and over again. It was an absolute pleasure working with you as you were so professional and accommodating. I would most definately recommend you to anyone and a number of our guests on the day commented on how good you all were. It is so refreshing when professional people like yourselves come along and contribute the way you did. Nothing was too much trouble and as musicians you were absolutely first class. Chris and I both said we could have just sat and listened to you all day!!

CIC were delighted that musicians of the calibre of the Leos Quartet could join us for our recent fundraising event. Their incredible talent provided a wonderful musical backdrop, adding an air of class and sophistication to our event. We received excellent feedback from our guests on the group’s performance and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a special touch to their event.

Leos quartet played at our wedding at Manchester Town Hall. They are very talented musicians with a great repertoire of music so there was something for everyone. They really added to the atmosphere on the day and made it even more special. So many of our guests commented how good they were and you could tell they weren’t just saying that as they went out of their way to tell me. I would highly recommend them.

Thank you so much to The Leos Trio for playing at our Wedding on Saturday 1st October. The repertoire that you did was just perfect for the occasion, and was exactly what we requested at the time of booking. The volume of the trio was just right for the room in which you played in during our reception, and everyone commented on how nice it was to have live music at such a level that they could still hold a conversation with each other. You were the icing on the cake to what was an amazing day. We look forward to recommending you to friends, family and colleagues.

As a family we would like to thank all the members of the quartet for making the occassion of our son’s marriage an even more superb event. The selection of music that you played during the ceremony and the garden reception was beautifully performed and with such varied choices both modern and classical that you succeeded in captivating every individual that attended. Your advice on choices of music was extremely knowledgable and greatly appreciated. I would not hesitate in recommending you to any of our friends and family and have already passed your details on. We wish you every deserved success in the future. Our daughter and her fiance are in the process of arranging their marriage so expect contact from us very soon!

Thank you so much to the Leos Trio who played at our golf club on my Lady Captain’s evening in July. The theme was Venetian, complete with masks and all the trimmings. Rachel and her two colleagues played a wonderful selection of classical and modern pieces which absolutely complimented the setting, so much so, that several ladies likened it to the music which is played in St Marks Square, and so, added to the ambience of the evening. The trio were superb and were appreciated by all the ladies. They are still marvelling at the whole spectacle. Rachel was really helpful in organising the musical programme which included several favourite pieces. I thoroughly recommend the musicians to anyone who is organising a special event, they will not fail to please. Thank you for all you help in making my special day a truly memorable experience.

We booked The Leos Quartet for our Wedding in Nottinghamshire, June 2011. The string quartet were exceptional and played beautifully throughout the Wedding. We had them play for both the ceremony and the reception. We are so grateful for all their hard work and flexibility! Rachel was exemplary at maintaining good communication to ensure that our day was as special as possible. Many of our guests commented on how superb The Leos Quartet’s performance was – and how much they enjoyed listening to them. We would thoroughly recommend them if you are looking for a string quartet and a special performance. Thank you very much!

Thank you for doing such an amazing job for our clients at their wedding in Yorkshire this week. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and thank you for being so flexible to our requirements including the outdoor ceremony! Your repertoire extends to great ‘modern’ music which is just perfect for those who would like to have the traditional quartet but with a contemporary twist. We look forward to working with you again.

We spotted the Leos Quartet playing at the Trafford Centre and knew straight away that we wanted them to play at our wedding. They were absolutely superb from the moment we booked them right through to their performance on the day. Throughout the planning process they remained in contact with us sending song suggestions with samples we could listen to making our choices a lot easier. We could not be happier with our decision to pick the quartet to play at our wedding and a couple of our friends were so impressed they are using them for their wedding. If you are looking for that little something to make your wedding day extra special book the Leos Quartet!

The Leos Quartet played at our wedding ceremony and at the post ceremony drinks reception at the Town Hall on 21st May 2011. In the preparations for the day, the group (Rachel) couldn’t have been more helpful with their pro-active and very friendly assistance, in establishing the kind of music, we were looking for at the wedding. They also made some brilliant suggestions (sending website links for us to listen to these pieces) which led us to selecting one of the songs for our ‘walk’ back down the aisle as husband and wife! The guests all commented on how beautiful the music was and in particular, they really liked the mix of traditional and contemporary music which was played for our drinks reception. I have a big birthday celebration next year and I will be booking the Leos Quartet to play for this event – and we can’t wait to hear them again!

We had the pleasure of working with the Leos Quartet at a wedding we organised recently. Their performance during the ceremony and the drinks reception was amazing and they blended classic with contemporary pieces effortlessly. The wedding was themed to the Grand National and they had a piece of music arranged especially for it which suited the occasion perfectly and in the words of the Mother of the Bride ‘made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up’. It was great to work with friendly, professional and above all extremely talented musicians and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to our future clients. We look forward to working again together soon.

Me and John had the most amazing day yesterday and we would like to give a massive thank you for the heavenly music provided during our perfect wedding ceremony. Your music was the final finishing touch to the most perfect wedding ceremony any couple could ask for! We would highly recommend you guys to anyone and we’ve had the most positive response from all our friends and family at the ceremony, saying how much they enjoyed the beautiful music and how amazing you guys were. We wish you guys all the best for the future and it was a pleasure to have you play at our Special Day.

Thank you so much to The Leos Quartet for playing at our wedding. Nothing was too much trouble and you were able to accommodate every request. It was great to know we could fully rely upon you. You sounded and looked fabulous and perfectly suited the Knowsley Hall stately home atmosphere.

Your music was lovely and created the perfect atmosphere – lots of our guests commented on your beautiful and melodic music. Thank you so much for contributing to making our day so special. We will cherish the memories forever.

Thank you so much, you made our day so special and you were truly just what we had dreamed of. The aisle music was perfect and very emotional, just what we wanted and all our guests commented on the music and how you moved about to suit the location of us and our guests, again, very thoughtful. You were always brilliant with replying to emails and I felt you did exactly what we wanted but even so it was far better than we ever could have hoped, especially as we do not have alot of knowledge about classical music. We will never be able to tell you just how special you made our day, THANK YOU! It was like something out of a film and what every bride should have, many thanks. I will pass your name onto anyone that will listen!

We want to say a big THANK YOU for the beautiful music The Leos Quartet provided during our wedding ceremony. It was amazing and exactly how we imagined it to be! Although it rained, your wonderful music completely lifted the atmosphere and you kept all of our guests thoroughly entertained whilst they waited for us to get our pictures taken. You all look like such lovely people and you have been so helpful from start to finish, we really cant thank you enough. We will be recommending you to all of our friends and family, although we dont think we will need to as you did yourselves justice!

We booked the Leos Quartet to play at our wedding at Belle Epoque in Knutsford in June 2010. We initially came across them on a trip to the Trafford Centre earlier in the year – where they were playing. Their music is beautiful and literally stopped us in our tracks! From the moment we booked them up until our big day we dealt with Rachel who was friendly and helpful, and always replied to emails within a few hours. This was brilliant and took away a lot of the stress that comes with planning a wedding! They were really flexible with our music choices and timings, and we were over the moon when they said that they would learn one of our favourite songs for the ceremony. This made it a very personal experience and one we will remember forever. The Quartet didn’t stop smiling the whole day and were so approachable and friendly, they were a joy to be around. Many of the guests commented on how fantastic and talented they are, and we were thrilled with the service they provided. We would definitely recommend them to everyone and wish them all the luck in the future – with talent like theirs there is no doubt they will go far.

We first heard The Leos Quartet in Chester and were very impressed so we thought we would ask them to play at our son’s wedding. I made contact with Rachel who could not do enough to help us. It was no problem for them to travel to North Wales. On the wedding day they made it very very special and magical. Everyone thought they were marvellous.

We would like to wish the quartet all the best for the future and we would highly recommend them and when our other son marries we will get in touch again.

On behalf of the Chairman of the St George’s Day Club, I would like to thank you very much for the delightful music you played during their 25th anniversary celebrations. The choice of music and the expertise were as always spot on and added to the fabulous day they all enjoyed. It’s always a pleasure to listen to your musicians, who are extremely talented and professional

Everyone so enjoyed your music; you made such a wonderful atmosphere happen. Mum I know was delighted. My parents attend many functions at the golf club, but I doubt any have been as special as last night and the Leos Quartet was largely to thank for that. Good luck to you and the rest of the group with your courses; keep in touch and do invite us to your first recital in London! Thank you again! Love Stephanie

The string quartet were fantastic! They really set the scene for a wonderful wedding celebration and helped to make the whole day perfect for Sarah and Ben. All our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music and even the hotel staff found time to say how impressed they were We wish you all every success in the future and we have no hesitation in recommending your musicians to anyone preparing for their big day!

I particularly enjoyed the track Cat on a Cold Slate Roof – Topping’s love song to his wife – which features some fittingly lush strings from the Leos Quartet.

Cat On A Cold Slate Roof is an emotional Country-Soul ballad with gorgeous strings from The Leos Quartet.

I’ve worked with Rachel on a number of occasions and have never had the pleasure of working with a more talented cellist nor as consummate a professional. Rachel always delivers at the highest quality, both with regards her playing as well as her role booking musicians for gigs and recording sessions. Even at short notice, Rachel has always ensured delivery of top quality musicians. I never consider anybody else when it comes to booking strings for a studio session, and I would rarely recommend any other string group for music at weddings and other special events. Leos Strings continue to impress me and I always look forward to future projects working with them.

Working with Rachel was a real joy. She is very pleasant to be around, which meant the session was a joy to work. She was able to offer some useful constructive suggestions when asked about how certain parts could be played, whilst also good at listening and responding to notes on how certain takes could be tried differently. Most importantly her playing was accurate and consistent meaning that work that had been scheduled a full day was completed in around 6 hours. She will be my first point of call for a cellist on future projects.

Leos Strings was recommended to me by a Manchester based arranger called Steve Pycroft. We had 2 sessions with the quartet for my album production for which they were prepared, ready to accept changes and willing to persevere to “get it right”, which was just as well as we were in a tape studio. These guys are fun to play with, and they get the job done. Thanks again Rachel and team… worthy every penny.

Rachel played the cello on my debut album initially following existing arrangements forwarded to her only a few hours before and adding her own. This project required a professional who could pick things up quite quickly and make changes when and as required, improvising in effect. Rachel did this and more, understanding the essence of the music and beautifully blending her own touches into the style (folk fusion).