The Elegant String Duo is an award winning violin duo with over 20 years ofexperience providing elegant music for weddings and private events throughout the area and are preferred musicians at The Greenbrier Hotel. The duo enjoys working with clients to design memorable serenades tailored to their specific needs.
2 reviews
Kenny M.
November 15, 2021We had these two at our wedding on Saturday, and they did an absolutely wonderful job. We had a couple songs we asked them to learn special for the event, and they performed them perfectly. They showed up and did exactly what was needed exactly when it was needed. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone for an event.
Hired as: Classical Duo
Hai Y.
June 9, 2018Of all the vendors involved in executing our wedding day, The Elegant String Duo is one that we would not change. They were highly professional, excellent performers who did an excellent job during the event. We highly recommend them for other events.
- Hai Yan and Eric
Hired as: Classical Duo
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
The Elegant String Duo is an award winning violin-viola duo with over 15 years of experience providing elegant music for weddings and private events throughout the region. The duo enjoys working with clients to design memorable serenades tailored to their specific needs.
Basic wedding package includes:
Prelude - 30 minutes of elegant classical music before the ceremony starts
Processionals - for the seating of mothers and bridal party
Interlude - during candle lighting etc.
Recessional
Postlude - celebratory music as guests leave
Selections typically performed for the ceremony:
Processionals:
Largo from Xerxes by Handel
Largo from Winter by Vivaldi
Air on the G String by Bach
Arioso by Bach
Wachet Auf by Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Wedding March by Wagner
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba by Handel
All You Need is Love
Here Comes the Sun
St. Elmo’s Fire
Lara’s Theme
Ashokan Farewell
Interlude/Candle Lighting:
Chorale by Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach
Ave Maria by Schubert
Ave Maria by Bach
Recessionals:
Trumpet Voluntary by Clark
Hornpipe from Water Music by Handel
La Rejouissance from Fireworks Music by Handel
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
Rondeau by Mouret
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
Ode to Joy by Beethoven
Prelude to Te Deum by Carpentier
Basic package fee is $475 ($100 non-refundable deposit to hold the date).
Special music requests that are not in the duo's repertory and require arranging: $35
Mileage will apply to events beyond the New River Valley
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Roanoke, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Vinton, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Summerfield, NC
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Blacksburg, VA
Classical Duo
