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String Theory Chamber Ensemble
- Chicago, IL
- String Quartet
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $0 - $1200
Overview
Finally, a group that combines the elegance and ambiance of the classical world with the upbeat and stylish fun of the modern era! We are String Theory Chamber Ensemble, Chicago’s most popular string group. We thoroughly analyzed the best combination of instruments for weddings, parties and events, and after careful consideration we discovered that perfect ensemble – two violins and piano! The piano adds and depth, richness and percussive aspect to the music that cannot be matched by the cello and viola of the traditional quartet. View our videos to see this for yourself. Founded in 2005, We have played over 500 weddings and events. String Theory, because your event deserves the best…
9 Reviews
They did so great! Got compliments on the music all night!
String Trio
Unfortunately due to the excitement of the ceremony, barely heard the music. Wished it was louder but it might have been the room acoustics. I would definitely hired them again as guests loved the music and many sang along. Wish I had a moment to have just and listened. Can’t wait for the video! Thank you for coming out in all that rain!
Wedding Band
We had such a special night with Steve (piano) & Adrien (violin) for our step moms 70th birthday. What an incredible set up - they are so talented. They are a well-rounded team, able to play all the hits and classical. Thank you for such a magical day.
Classical Duo
Response from String Theory Chamber Ensemble:
Thank you, Julia! We had such a great time with you and your lovely family. Happy Birthday, again, to your mom, and all the best :)
They were incredibly responsive the whole process leading up, and were prepared to convey their needs when it came time for make our final arrangements with the venue.
We had 3 songs for them to play in the ceremony, and they nailed the transitions in the procession and everything sounded beautiful.
And then they really classed up the cocktail hour, playing a beautiful collection of contemporary songs that we were able to pick from their repertoire.
Top notch experience, could not recommend enough.
Classical Ensemble, String Trio
Lovely people. Steve is the point man, communicates well. Band showed up on-time and prepared. The Flower Duet was absolutely gorgeous! The groom was very moved by Time After Time. Beautiful performance! We will be hiring them again!
Classical Ensemble, Wedding Band
Response from String Theory Chamber Ensemble:
Thank you, Jennifer! We had a wonderful time, can't wait to work together again :)
The guest of honor is a classical trained musician. There were adults and kids at the party who are not familiar with classical music. They were able to weave the night together with a blend of music for everyone. I received several compliments on their behalf. Highly recommended.
Classical Ensemble
Response from String Theory Chamber Ensemble:
Thank you, Gary, for the great review! It was such a pleasure to perform for you and your guests. Thanks so much for the opportunity and the very generous tip ;) All the best...
I booked the String Theory Chamber Ensemble for my grandmother's funeral service. When booking they were very empathic and easy to work with. They are were able to bring a portable piano and their equipment. I was very happy with their performance. They played beautifully and really added a nice touch to the service
Funeral Music
A positive experience all around - added a nice, classy touch to our holiday party
Classical Ensemble
These musicians made our wedding so special! We received SO many compliments on the great mix of genres and quality of the music. We were looking for a string quartet, but this group had no reviews, so were were wary. But after Steve pointed us to String Theory's many yelp reviews, we hired them. Definitely the right choice, and we plan to use them again in the future. Recommended...
String Trio, String Quartet
Booking Info
Price Range: $0 - $1200
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance
About
Finally, a group that combines the elegance and ambiance of the classical world with the upbeat and stylish fun of the modern era! We are String Theory Chamber Ensemble, Chicago’s most popular string group. We thoroughly analyzed the best combination of instruments for weddings, parties and events, and after careful consideration we discovered that perfect ensemble – two violins and piano! You are probably familiar with the two violins from the standard string quartet, but the piano adds and depth, richness and percussive aspect to the music that cannot be matched by the cello and viola of the traditional quartet. View our videos to see for yourself. A few of the benefits of our thoughtful instrumentation are -
We are unique, you will not see or hear our combination of instruments anywhere else
We are unmatched in our repertoire – there is virtually no end the music we can play
Price – one less musician to pay compare to the standard string quartet
String Theory was founded in 2005, so we have more experience playing together than any other group you will find (over 500 weddings and events). The familiarity among a group’s musicians is vital to a tight and polished sound. You will appreciate this fact when you hear us perform, because your event deserves the best…
Weddings -
String Theory provides the finest wedding music in Chicago. Whether you are planning an intimate candlelight ceremony, a church wedding, an outdoor ceremony by the lake, or a huge 500+ attendee extravaganza, String Theory will bring innovative musical excellence to your affair. Our versatile repertoire includes a broad range of musical styles that are well suited for both modern and traditional ceremonies (also cocktail hours, receptions, and dinners.)
Before your big day, we will take the necessary time to help you choose a musical program that will compliment your personal style. Our careful planning insures that all flows smoothly from beginning to end.
All Other Events -
Including Corporate/Fundraiser Events, Art Gallery Shows, Proposals, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Private Events, Holiday Parties, School Programs, Library Concerts, Fairs and Festivals, Public Concerts, Charities and Non-profit Events, any and all occasions large and small. Having String Theory playing at your function will impress your clients and attendees, and will add a new level of excitement and elegance to your event.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| August 31, 2025 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 04, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| April 05, 2025 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
| April 26, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 01, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 16, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 04, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 23, 2022 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 22, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| February 08, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 04, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
Set List
Classical Music
Air on the G String from Suite #3 in D Major (Bach)
Arioso from Cantata #156 (Bach)
Ave Maria adapted by Charles Gounod from WTC (Bach)
Prelude #1 (Bach)
Gigue from Suite #3 in D Major (Bach)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata #147 (Bach)
Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata #208 (Bach)
Minuet in G (Beethoven)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Allegro from Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 #11 (Handel)
Largo from Xerxes (Handel)
Sarabande from Suite #4 in D minor for piano, 2nd set (Handel)
Air, Allegro, Andante, Bourree, Finale from Water Music Suite (Handel)
Presto from String Quartet in F Major, Op. 74, #2 (Haydn)
Waltz from Waves of the Danube, #1 (Ivanovici)
Elegie from Incidental Music to Les Erinnyes (Massenet)
Rondeau from Sinfonies de Fanfares (Mouret)
Allegro, Menuetto, Romanza, Rondo from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, String Quartet in G Major, K. 525 (Mozart)
Canon (Pachelbel)
Adagio from Octet in F Major, Op. 166 (Schubert)
Andante from String Quartet in A minor, Op. 29 "Rosamunde" (Schubert)
Moment Musical from Op. 94, #3 (Schubert)
Traumerei from Kinderscenen, Op. 15, #7 (Schumann)
Presto from Sonatina in F Major (Telemann)
Bridal Chorus from Act III of Lohengrin (Wagner)
Allegro, Andante, Allegro assai from Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F Major (Bach)
March (Bach)
March in D Major from the Anna Magdalene Bach Notebook (Bach)
Rondeau from Orchestral Suite #2 in B Minor (Bach)
Ode to Joy from Symphony #9 (Beethoven)
Hungarian Dance #5 (Brahms)
Variations on a Theme of Haydn (St. Anthony Chorale & Sicilienne) Op. 56 (Brahms)
Nocturne from Op. 9 #2 for piano (Chopin)
Humoresque from Op. 101, #7 (Dvorak)
Panis Angelicus from Messe Solonnelle, Op. 12 (Franck)
Gavotte from Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Grieg)
Fireworks Music - Bourree, La Rejouissance, Minuet (Handel)
Oboe Concerto in G Minor - Sarbande, Allegro (Handel)
Allegro (Loeillet)
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Nocturne, Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
Ave Verum Corpus from K. 618 (Mozart)
Rondeau from INcidental Music to Abdelazer (Purcell)
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
When I Am Laid in Earth from Dido and Aeneas (Purcell)
Scheherazade Theme (Rimsky-Korsakov)
Serenade from Schwanengesang, #4 (Schubert)
The Four Seasons - Excerpts (Vivaldi)
Allegro from Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 #1 - "Spring" (Vivaldi)
Allegro from Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 #3 - "Autumn" (Vivaldi)
Danza Pastorale from Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 #1 - "Spring" (Vivaldi)
Bist Du Bei Mir (Bach)
Allegro Moderato & Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G Major (Bach)
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
Farandole & Menuet from L'Arlesienne Suite #2 (Bizet)
Minuet from Quintet in E Major, Op. 13 #5 (Boccherini)
Theme from Polovetizian Dances from Prince Igor (Borodin)
Fantasie-Impromptu from Fantasie-Impromptu in C# minor, Op. 66 (Chopin)
Adagio from Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 #5 (Corelli)
Flower Duet from Lakme (Delibes)
Slavonic Dance #1 from Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 #1 (Dvorak)
Slavonic Dance #2 from Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 #2 (Dvorak)
Bereceuse from "Dolly" Suite, Op. 56 (Faure)
Dying Poet, The (Gottschalk)
Funeral March for a Marionette (Gounod)
Juliet's Waltz Song "Je veux vivre" from Romeo and Juliet (Gounod)
I Love Thee "Ich Liebe Dich" from The Heart's Melodies, Op. 5 (Grieg)
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from the Oratorio "Solomon" (Handel)
Allegro & Hornpipe from The Water Music (Handel)
Theme from Jupiter from The Planets (Holst)
Capriccio #24 from 24 Capricci, Op. 1 (Paganini)
Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix from the opera Samson and Delilah (Saint-Saens)
Rosamunde Ballet Music from incidental music to Rosamunde (Schubert)
The Trout from the Trout Quintet, Op. 114 (Schubert)
The Laughing Song from Die Fledermause (Strauss)
Danses des petits cygnes from the ballet Swan Lake (Tschaikovsky)
None But the Lonely Heart from Six Songs, Op. 6 #6 (Tschaikovsky)