We played a concert/workshop for a retiring principal in a lovely little school in Araglin. The students were fantastic singers and so well behaved and friendly. Below are the comments from the teacher who invited us. We organised Scarlet String Duo to play for a music workshop/ retirement function in our school. Ilse and Lesya…… Continue Reading
Perfect Music for a Perfect Day
Rathbarry
The Scarlet String Duo played for a lovely wedding in Rathbarry for Mary and John. We played the following music choices. Processional Carolans Concerto Candles: One hand One Heart Marriage candle: who do you think you are (from the tv show) Offertory: Inis Oirr Ara Nathair Sign of Peace: Tabhair dom de lámh Communion: Gabriel’s…… Continue Reading
Ballintotis Church Scarlet Trio
Lovely February wedding for Geraldine and David at Ballintotis church with the Scarlet String Trio. We usually sit in the balcony, but as it was a smallish gathering we sat at the front. This give a lovely vantage point for us, (and we can be seen… which was nice, as our violinist recognised the mother…… Continue Reading
Fota House
Beautiful and moving ceremony for Fiona and John in Fota House on Friday. The photographer Ted Murphy took some great photos … Continue Reading
Bantry House
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 Lady Be Good. … Continue Reading
Skibbereen Cathedral
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…… Continue Reading
Sacred Heart Church Glounthaune
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…… Continue Reading
Lisgoold
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…… Continue Reading
Honan Chapel, UCC
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…… Continue Reading
St Mary’s and St John’s, Station Rd. Ballincollig (old church)
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…… Continue Reading
