The Rococo String Quartet, Octet, Sextet, Trio and Duo

The Rococo String Quartet is one of London’s most requested String Quartets. The ensemble incorporates world-class string based female musicians for all kinds of events.

They are passionate about offering the highest level of musicality and elegant presentation. They ensure that your entertainment radiates perfection and becomes the personalized event you deserve.

Rococo have performed for many well-established artists and venues, both within the UK and internationally. They were chosen to compose and perform a modern symphony for strings and voice on BBC television . They perform regularly at events ranging from weddings and corporate functions to parties, recordings and television appearances. The String Quartet were chosen to back Katie Melua for her European Tour between October and November 2012.

Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate – Mozart

It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing

Mascagni

Pachelbel

Somewhere Out There from An American Tail- James Horner

Wedding March (Mendelssohn)

Having played for the Man Booker Prize Awards, the Monte Carlo Television Festival and the National Music Awards in London, Rococo are highly experienced at performing for all kinds of events, and are dedicated to ensuring that their programme creates the perfect atmosphere for your guests. Rococo have performed recitals aboard Holland America’ s and Cunard’ s luxury cruise ships; at prestigious venues such as the Grosvenor House and Hilton on Park Lane hotels; and at Westminster Abbey. Rococo have also been invited to perform alongside a host of well-known popular artists, such as Jesse J, Enya, Rod Stewart and Stereophonics.

All Rococo artists have been classically trained at respected conservatoires and are renowned for their stunning attention to appearance and detail.

Rococo have a wide and varied repertoire, incorporating classical, opera, jazz and pop, and are dedicated to helping you find the perfect music for your event. They are happy to search for music that is not on their current repertoire lists, and can even offer to arrange music that is not in print. They have arranged music by artists such as Snow Patrol, Robbie Williams and The Feeling, and have built up an enviable reputation for performing arrangements of such modern classics.

Rococo can perform in various costumes, including 18 century period dress, oompah girls in dirndls and various others when having themed events. Additional fees apply for themed dressing.

Weddings

Rococo regularly perform at wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and receptions. They have an extensive repertoire from which to choose, ranging from classical to pop, and are happy to discuss repertoire ideas to ensure the perfect event. Rococo can offer a string duo, trio or quartet and are always glad to offer advice on which group may best suit your event. Whichever Rococo ensemble you choose, their commitment to excellence and professionalism will enhance the elegance and beauty of your special day.

Corporate events

Whether your event is in a small, intimate setting or on a grand scale, Rococo will add that touch of class to make it an event to remember. With an extensive and diverse repertoire, plus a choice of ensembles, you are sure to find the perfect combination to complement the occasion.

Rococo’ s previous engagements have included work for:

All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon

Bentley Cars

Café de Paris

Cirque du Soleil

Claridge’s, Mayfair

Cunard

Enya

Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane

Harrods

Hilton on Park Lane hotel

Holland America Line

Jesse J

Locanda Locatelli

Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge

Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

Shakespeare’ s Globe Theatre

Tate Modern

Tower 42

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Wallace Collection

Westminster Abbey

Vivienne Westwood

Client Comments

“Thank you for making the event so special, everyone appreciated your music so much”

– Richard Lane, President of Diabetes UK

“Wonderful and charming, I didn’t want you to stop playing!”

– Christopher Biggins, actor & media personality

Repertoire List

Classical

Air on the G- Bach

Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate – Mozart

Arioso – Bach

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel

Ave Maria – Bach ~ Gounod

Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart

Badinerie – Bach

Barber of Seville – Rossini

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 – Bach

Canon – Pachelbel

Contrapunctus No.1 – Bach

Divertimento (Various)- Mozart

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart

Excerpts from the ‘Four Seasons’ – Vivaldi

Fur Elise – Beethoven

Hornpipe from the Water Music – Handel

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach

La Rejouissance (Music for the Royal Fireworks) – Handel

Liebestraum – Liszt

Nimrod from Enigma Variations – Elgar

Nutcracker Suite – Tchaikovsky

Ode to Joy – Beethoven

Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Pachelbel

Panis Angelicus – Franck

Pathetique – Beethoven

Pavane – Faure

Piano concerto no. 21 (Andante) – Mozart

Prelude from ‘Te Deum’ – Charpentier

Radetzky March – Strauss

Rondeau – Mouret

Rondo alla Turca – Mozart

Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach

Trumpet Tune in D – Purcell

Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke

Two Rondeaux from Abdelazar & The Fairy Queen- Purcell

Wachet Auf – Bach

Water Music Extracts – Handel

Romantic

Adagio from Violin Concerto No.1 – Bruch

Ave Maria – Schubert

Barcarolle – Offenbach

Bolero – Ravel

Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) – Wagner

Girl with the Flaxen Hair – Debussy

Gymnopodie No 1 – Satie

Hungarian Dances (various) – Brahms

In the Hall of the Mountain King