Amethyst Trio
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You
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Playing at SF City Hall
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at SF City Hall
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at General's Mansion in the Presidio SF
harp, violin, cello
Lara's Harp at the Flood Mansion
Concert
Classical String Trio
Overview
Award-winning San Francisco trio, consisting of an exquisitely beautiful mix of harp, violin & cello. Amethyst is also a piano trio that is equally at home with classical, pop/rock & jazz and a flute trio. Having played for film scores, MTV videos, touring artists live and in recording studios, Amethyst is probably the most versatile professional trio in the Bay Area. Our pianist is also a harpist and flutist, providing a wide variety of instrumentation as well as styles. We also provide a top-of-the-line amplification system for our music when needed and play special requests.
Reviews
66 reviews
Tina S.
September 23, 2024Completely fabulous!
The trio was amazing. Piano, violin, cellist thoroughly enjoyable. Lara, Jessica, and Sam are awesome musicians. Lara's curation of the selections were very much appreciated by all. And they were all so comfortable to be around. Every single audience member left riding high on the skilled rendition of beautiful music. Lara's attentiveness in the weeks before the house party to planning and coordination and thoughtfulness were very evident and much appreciated. Very happy to highly recommend Amethyst Trio.
Hired as: Cellist, Classical Ensemble, Classical Pianist, Oldies Music, Pop Music, Violinist
Oscar U.
November 6, 2022Fantastic!!
Thank you foe making this special day very memorable for the family and guests. Looking forward to the next one!!
Hired as: Harpist, Violinist
Laura M.
September 24, 2021Simply sublime
The Amethyst Trio were such an incredible edition to our event. I cannot tell you how many people stopped me to compliment the musical accompaniment to our exhibit.
Lara chose such an incredible range of compositions and music.
In additional to being phenomenal musicians, they are incredibly professional, prompt, and accommodating.
Highly recommend the Amethyst Trio and cannot wait to have them at another event.
Hired as: Cellist, Flute Player, Harpist, String Trio, Violinist
Victoria C.
March 30, 2026Amazing
The harpist made my wedding an amazing experience. She even blended her outfit to my match my wedding and played all of my songs I requested.
Hired as: Harpist
Jonathan B.
January 4, 2025Excellent performance
Lara and Amethyst performed at our medieval themed party and was incredible! They dressed the part and kept the mood perfect. Would 100% work with them again.
Hired as: Flute Player, String Trio
Booking information
Price range: $400-2000
Languages: English , French , Russian , Spanish
Gig length: 90 - 270 minutes
Insurance: $1 - Performers insurance. Policy will be provided upon request.
What to expect
Concerts consist of a pianist, violinist & cellist; can also include a singer and added instruments. Music styles upon request vary from purely Classical to pop/rock, opera and other styles. The other configuration is violin, cello & harp. The pianist is also a harpist and a flutist, so there are a lot of instrumental choices.
About
The Amethyst Trio is a Classical and crossover pop rock trio. It consists of a lovely Classical trio of strings and harp, as well as a rockin' trio of piano and strings, providing a variety of contemporary styles as well as wedding classics. We play over 100 concerts and events every year. All our musicians have music degrees from prestigious music schools and have performed throughout the country and in europe. We have played in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Davies Hall, the San Francisco Opera and from time-to-time go on tour to different parts of the country and Europe. We have also played celebrity weddings, the latest being for Metallica bass guitarist Jason Newsted.
We play many special requests and provide suggestions to brides about musical selections, helping them throughout the process. We also provide amplification when needed (at no extra cost).
Our goal is to make your wedding or event as memorable and magical as possible. The music is essential.
Additional booking notes
Amethsyt Trio can provide their own amplification equipment upon request. All the instruments have pickups inside, so can be converted from purely acoustic to amplified sound - including the harp. The violin and flute have wireless systems as well as cabled systems.
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Napa, CA
July 2026
17
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
August 2026
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Sausalito, CA
December 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Mill Valley, CA
Past booked events
March 2026
26
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
2:45pm - 3:45pm
•
Fremont, CA
July 2025
19
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
June 2025
18
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Rutherford, CA
May 2025
15
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Mateo, CA
April 2025
10
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
San Mateo, CA
February 2025
17
Monday
Wedding Reception
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
December 2024
31
Tuesday
New Year's Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
16
Monday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
South San Francisco, CA
September 2024
22
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sunol, CA
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Half Moon Bay, CA
June 2024
21
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
10
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
4:45pm - 6:45pm
•
Berkeley, CA
March 2024
10
Sunday
Wedding Reception
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Daly City, CA
February 2024
25
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
October 2023
22
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
22
Sunday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Oakland, CA
19
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
July 2023
30
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Orinda, CA
June 2023
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Burlingame, CA
May 2023
13
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Belmont, CA
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
April 2023
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Sausalito, CA
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Sunol, CA
December 2022
15
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Redwood City, CA
November 2022
05
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
October 2022
18
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Santa Clara, CA
14
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
07
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
September 2022
29
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
August 2022
10
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
San Rafael, CA
June 2022
25
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Redwood City, CA
02
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
May 2022
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Los Altos Hills, CA
09
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Mateo, CA
February 2022
25
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Pleasant Hill, CA
December 2021
04
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Alameda, CA
04
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Daly City, CA
02
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Los Gatos, CA
November 2021
05
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Castro Valley, CA
October 2021
22
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Alamo, CA
10
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
08
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Los Altos, CA
September 2021
23
Thursday
Launch Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:45am
•
San Francisco, CA
12
Sunday
Cocktail Party
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Daly City, CA
August 2021
26
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
15
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Foster City, CA
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Woodside, CA
02
Monday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
July 2021
15
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Calistoga, CA
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Half Moon Bay, CA
04
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Novato, CA
November 2020
29
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Portola Valley, CA
11
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
October 2020
26
Monday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Montara, CA
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Saratoga, CA
September 2020
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Gatos, CA
July 2020
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Mill Valley, CA
15
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
March 2020
08
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
November 2019
21
Thursday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
08
Friday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Milpitas, CA
October 2019
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Santa Clara, CA
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Pacifica, CA
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Piedmont, CA
11
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
September 2019
19
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
August 2019
11
Sunday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
11
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Orinda, CA
July 2019
14
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
10
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
June 2019
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Morgan Hill, CA
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
08
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Oakland, CA
April 2019
27
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Vacaville, CA
November 2018
24
Saturday
Anniversary Party
3:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Portola Valley, CA
02
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
September 2018
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Los Altos, CA
June 2018
30
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
17
Sunday
Graduation
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Stanford, CA
12
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Fairfield, CA
08
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
March 2018
25
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Napa, CA
January 2018
29
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
19
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Mill Valley, CA
December 2017
13
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
San Carlos, CA
November 2017
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Fair Oaks, CA
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sacramento, CA
October 2017
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Fremont, CA
15
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
01
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Sonoma, CA
September 2017
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Los Gatos, CA
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Tiburon, CA
August 2017
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Saratoga, CA
11
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Berkeley, CA
01
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Sonoma, CA
July 2017
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
03
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Concord, CA
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Half Moon Bay, CA
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
June 2017
30
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Woodside, CA
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Pacifica, CA
18
Sunday
Graduation
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Stanford, CA
May 2017
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
12
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Mill Valley, CA
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Rohnert Park, CA
April 2017
30
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
15
Saturday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sausalito, CA
14
Friday
Religious Celebration
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
March 2017
23
Thursday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Santa Clara, CA
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Watsonville, CA
February 2017
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:30am - 11:30am
•
Mountain View, CA
January 2017
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Burlingame, CA
12
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
San Carlos, CA
December 2016
08
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
07
Wednesday
Birthday (Adult)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2016
15
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
06
Sunday
Wedding Reception
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Sonoma, CA
October 2016
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Woodside, CA
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
September 2016
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ben Lomond, CA
09
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
02
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
August 2016
23
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Napa, CA
July 2016
03
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Burlingame, CA
June 2016
25
Saturday
Anniversary Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Tiburon, CA
16
Thursday
Birthday (Adult)
11:30am - 2:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
May 2016
13
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
San Francisco, CA
April 2016
10
Sunday
House Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
March 2016
27
Sunday
Holiday Party (Easter)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Burlingame, CA
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
January 2016
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
December 2015
31
Thursday
Holiday Party (New Year)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
11
Friday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
October 2015
30
Friday
Studio Session
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Belmont, CA
September 2015
23
Wednesday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
August 2015
13
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Sunnyvale, CA
July 2015
03
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
February 2015
12
Thursday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Altos Hills, CA
December 2013
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
El Sobrante, CA
October 2013
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Santa Clara, CA
05
Saturday
Private Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Half Moon Bay, CA
Team
Set list
Our repertoire is too large to list - everything from Mozart to Journey.
Influences and inspiration
Julliard String Quartet, Beaux Arts Trio, Celtic Woman, Andrea Boccelli, Yo Yo Ma, Journey, The Stones
Setup requirements
electricity if piano or amplification is requested
Shade or covering at all times
Testimonials
"I can only give you an A++++. Your music was fantastic and was the crowning point to the wedding. I had so many wonderful comments on your song and the arrangements and music choices. I have been planning this wedding for my daughter's entire lifetime in my mind and you were a very important part of it. Thank you and your group from all of us."
– Susan, Cameron, Kiely & JP - Hollister
"We could not have had a better experience. They were a joy and certainly added to our beautiful wedding!"
– Barabara T
"I can't say enough good things about the Amethyst Trio. They played from a very impressive repertoire for the three hours of our wedding reception and, even though there were 60 people in a relatively small space, their sound never "got in the way" of conversation. Lara is dependable, flexible and accommodating;three very important adjectives for the business she's in;and I wouldn't hesitate in giving her my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!"
– Kerry E