Bantry House

February 5, 2012

We played for a wedding drinks reception in the lovely Bantry house, out on the partly enclosed balcony which trapped the Autumn sun wonderfully! I just found the video of us playing I got Rhythm.

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Skibbereen Cathedral

02.01.2012

Scarlet String Quartet played in the beautiful Skibbereen Cathedral. A very Christmassy wedding. Our music list was Entrance – pachelbels canon Lighting of the candles- Lascia chio pianga Unity candle-winter by Vivaldi Psalm – clouds veil (with singer) Offertory – Gabriel’s oboe Sign of peace- Ag criost an siol Communion – Ave Maria, oh holy [...]

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Sacred Heart Church Glounthaune

04.11.2011

Trina & Laurence were married in The Sacred heart Church, Glounthaune. We usually play up in the balcony in this church as the sound carries beautifully. Sometimes balconies are too far away and it is often nice to be able to see the musicians up the front. We accompanied Grace O’Connell, who sang beautifully. This [...]

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Lisgoold

22.10.2011

Lovely wedding of Jacqui and Patrick in St John the Baptiste Church, Lisgoold, Co. Cork They both looked stunning and it was a lovely ceremony. We played the following Entrance: Viva La Vida – Cold Play Lighting of the Candles: The Prayer Lighting of the Marriage candle: The Prayer Offertory Procession: Ag Chriost an Siol [...]

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Honan Chapel, UCC

07.10.2011

We played for Lorna and Kenneths wedding today. Always a lovely time in the Honan Chapel. The sound is fabulous. We sit at the back of the chapel and the sound resonates around the church. We played a s a violin and cello duo, and accompanied Caroline Fraher who is a wonderful singer and very [...]

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St Mary’s and St John’s, Station Rd. Ballincollig (old church)

30.09.2011

  We played as a trio in St Mary’s and St John’s today. 2 violins and cello. It sounded beautiful in there. Here was our music list Processional: Canon, Pachelbel Lighting of both candles: Inis Oirr Lighting of the Unity Candle: Bach Air Offertory: Ave Maria Sign of Peace: Ag Criost an Siol Communion: Pie [...]

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Nice shot Ted!

07.08.2011

We meet alot of wedding photographers whilst playing for weddings, and some are particularly friendly and easygoing, as well as very professional. This is really what you need! Ted Murphy is one. He sent me a lovely photo of me playing at a recent wedding.                     [...]

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Darrara Church and Dunmore House

22.07.2011

Another lovely day for a wedding! Caroline Fraher sang again with the Scarlet String Quartet today. Sheelagh and Simon looking great in the church at Darrara We played Entrance – Bridal chorus Candles- Inis Oirr Psalm – Mo Gra Thu Offertory – Panis Angelicus Peace -Tabhir dom do Communion – clouds veil Ave Maria Nella sung [...]

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Ballinspittle/Ballinacurra House

11.07.2011

Wedding mass at Ballinspittle church, then moved on to Ballinacurra House for drinks receptions afterwards. Grainne and Kieron were looking gorgeous We played the following music Processional: Canon, Pachelbel Lighting of both candles: Lascia Chio Pianga Lighting of the Unity Candle: Inis Oirr Offertory: Gabriel’s Oboe, Morricone Sign of Peace: Ag Criost an Siol Communion: Ave [...]

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Dromoland Castle

10.07.2011

The Scarlet String Trio played for a civil ceremony for Lily and Devin at Dromoland Castle yesterday. It was a gorgeous day which was just as well, as the ceremony was outside in the archery field. Devin arrived on a white horse, the bridesmaid and grooms arrived in golf buggies and then Lily arrived by horse [...]

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