Classical QUARTETS

FIVE SEASONS CLASSICAL QUARTETS
Cape Town, Johannesburg & Durban
Our numerous in-house quartets consist of professional freelance and orchestral musicians, all of whom have at least a B.Mus degree to their names, and are active in the music and entertainment industries of South Africa. Our musicians are able to create a sophisticated atmosphere with stylish background music, or take centre stage with a world class chamber music performance. MORE

ACE QUARTET
Based in Cape Town
One of South Africa's most popular instrumental Ensembles, the ACE Ensemble is made up some of Cape Town's top of Cape Town's top young professional musicians.  With their fresh approach, these highly talented young women are making Western instrumental music more appealing to a wide audience. The versatile performers bring life to music from the early Baroque, through the Classical and Romantic periods, to contemporary hits.. MORE

ALLEGRO STRINGS
Based in Durban
To add elegance and class to your special day invite the Allegro strings to enhance the occasion with beautiful music, adding an air of distinction and style. Allegro Strings offers a string quartet, string trio, violin and cello duo, violin or cello solo and any other formation on request. The Allegro string quartet is assembled entirely from members of Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic orchestra in Durban which will assure you of a very high standard. MORE

CAPE TANGO ENSEMBLE
Based in Cape Town
The Cape Town Tango Ensemble specializes in Argentinean Tango ranging from the old fashioned Classical Tango style from the first half of 20th century up to the Tango “Nuevo”, started and developed by the famous Argentinean composer and Bandoneon virtuoso Astor Piazzolla. Their latest ideas explore the mixing between African Rhythms and sounds with the “Tango Nuevo” style. Hence is the name of their album “Tango in Africa ”. MORE

CAVATINA QUARTET
Based in Cape Town
Cavatina Quartet, consisting of Flute, Violin, Viola and Cello, was formed in 1991 and since then has been presenting concerts and providing music for functions at Cape Town’s top venues. These professional and experienced musicians are known for their flair and versatility, superb attention to detail and outstanding personal service. With flute, strings and harp, Cavatina also offers a variety of combinations.

THE GUGULETHU TENORS
Based in Cape Town
The Gugulethu Tenors , consisting of Mpendulo Yawa, Siyabulela Gqola, Loyiso Dlova & Xolani November, have been performing together, belting out their favourite operatic pieces, since they left Fezeka High School 7 years ago. The lads share a passion for opera, a bold music choice in a society infatuated by hip hop and kwaito. MORE

JOHANNESBURG GUITAR QUARTET
Based in Johannesburg
Following in the tradition of the Romeros and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), the Johannesburg Guitar Quartet (JGQ) formed in 2006 and has been making waves in the South African music industry ever since. Specialising in the performance of South American, Baroque and Modern classics, the JGQ do, however, have their musical feet firmly planted in South Africa and Africa. The ensemble is known to deconstruct South American rhythms and accentuate the African roots of these styles such as the rumba, samba and the milonga. MORE

LYRIC ENSEMBLE
Based in Johannesburg
Established by Laurie Howe,  Lyric Ensemble has been part of South Africa's music industry for 10 years. Laurie moved to South Africa after completing her Masters degree in New York. Here she was the assistant principal cellist for the SABC Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra. The group consists of professional musicians who were trained locally and internationally, and who  currently play in professional orchestras in the Gauteng Area. MORE

MOTSWAKO STRING QUARTET
Based in Johannesburg
The Motswako String Quartet – often booked as an alternative to the world-renowned Soweto String Quartet – was formed in 2000, and comprises of violinists Bernard Madumo and Tshepo Mngoma, violist Tshepo Komane and cellist Kutlwano Masote. The talented four are all Classically trainedstring players, and work as freelance musicians for the JMI Orchestra, the Johannesburg Philharmonic, the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, as well as the Chamber Orchestra of South Africa. MORE

PANDORI
Based in Cape Town
Pandori entertains and enlivens the spirit with joyful, soulful klezmer and balkan melodies. Capturing the Eastern European sound, Pandori have added their original fresh flavour to bring this unusual and dynamic music to life here in Cape Town! They will add fire to any event and reconnect you with the spirit of freedom...that is the gypsy! . MORE

PIZZAZZ STRING QUARTET
Based in Cape Town
Pizzazz String Quartet is an ensemble made up from music students from the University of Cape Town College of Music. The quartet consists of Sarah-Jane Frith on first Violin, Nadine Roussopoulos on 2nd Violin, Azra Isacs on Viola, and Margherite de Villiers on Cello. Since 2004, Pizzazz has performed at weddings at numerous venues around the Western Cape, including Zorgvliet, Langverwacht, Zevenwacht, The Aquarium, Rhodes memorial, etc. MORE

PLAYING WITH FIRE
Based in Cape Town
Let these virtuoso strolling musicians warm your guests with their elegant French cafe music, Italian Neapolitans, Viennese waltzes, warm jazz or wild Gypsy music. MORE

PROMENADE STRING ENSEMBLE
Based in Johannesburg
Founded in 1984 by members of the former NSO of SABC, Promenade are a group of professional musicians bound by the same concept that music is an integral part of life as old as mankind. Because it is a form of positive and constructive communication, it enhances the quality of life. MORE