Performing regularly for weddings, receptions and corporate events round central Scotland the quartet has built up a reputation for their relaxed professionalism, flexibility and clean, polished performances. Venues the quartet has performed at include Balbirnie House, the Oran Mor, the New Lanark Mill Hotel, Cameron House Hotel, the Marriott Hotel (Glasgow), Cornhill House, Hotel du Vin (One Devonshire Gardens), Mar Hall and Glamis Castle.
The quartet plays an eclectic mixture of music, specially chosen and carefully rehearsed for each performance - from Bach to Bacharach!
It is also possible to hire a solo musician (or a duo) depending on the venue, type of event and budget.
If you'd like to contact the quartet to discuss availability, pricing or repertoire, please email Sonia at s.tinagli-macrae@virgin.net
Pleased to meet you and listen to your excellent quartet
Vincent
Southside Video Productions
The Pleyel Quartet were everything we could ask for and more,
made a wonderful day extra special.
A pleasure to deal with from start to finish,
accommodating our every request
and offering invaluable expert advice.
A professional and highly talented quartet,
whom we would have no hesitation recommending
...we really couldn't praise you guys enough
Andrew and Clare
I booked the Pleyel Quartet
based on a recommendation from my band
and it was the best decision we made.
They are all exceptionally talented musicians,
and I was so moved by the playing
I was nearly in tears before I started going down the aisle!
They had an extensive repertoire
and were happy to accommodate all my requests
while also making suggestions that suited the mood really well.
They accompanied our hymn
and kept all the guests entertained during our drinks reception.
They also arranged and played a piece of music
from Starwars for our recessional at our request
which was really special for both of us.
I only wish I could have stayed to listen
instead of having to get photos taken!'
Emma
THE MUSICIANS
PETE CLARK Violin
Pete has been performing professionally for 25 years.
He has performed throughout Europe, the UK and Scotland and has a number of highly-acclaimed recordings to his name. His interests are chamber music and eighteenth century classical and Scottish music. He is the Director of the Neil Gow Festival, which celebrates the life and music of the eighteenth-century Scottish fiddler, and has even recorded an album of Gow's music on Gow's own fiddle.
Pete also composes and arranges for the quartet.
He combines a busy freelance career with a teaching position at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
SONIA TINAGLI-MACRAE Violin
Sonia has been playing professionally for 20 years.
She studied music in Glasgow and then in Florence. After graduating with a degree in performance and music history she went on to study for a PhD in eighteenth-century music in Scotland and is acknowledged as an expert in this field. Her interests are music of the Baroque and Classical periods and chamber music.
She has played all over the world, won a number of prizes for her playing and has even entertained the Orchestra of the Bolshoi Ballet with her playing.
Sonia is the Events and PR Manager of the Pleyel Quartet.
LAWRENCE DUNN Viola/Violin
Lawrence has been performing professionally for 25 years.
After studying music in Manchester Lawrence returned to Scotland where he is much in demand as a chamber musician, soloist and teacher. He has performed for HRH Princess Anne, the Duke of York, Donald Dewer, Bill Gates and Rory Bremner. Lawrence specializes in the performance of Baroque music and has appeared in concert with international Early Music stars Emma Kirkby and James Bowman.
Lawrence also arranges for the Pleyel Quartet.
WENDY WEATHERBY Cello
Wendy has been playing professionally for 25 years. She has performed the world over, including (closer to home) on the Royal Yacht Britannia and at the Scottish Parliament.
In addition to being a highly-accomplished cellist, she is much in demand as a singer, composer and arranger, appearing regularly on stage at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow as part of the Celtic Connections Festival.
She combines a busy freelance career with a teaching position at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
We will be adding some sound clips of our playing in the not too distant future, but meantime here's a clip of Pete playing some Neil Gow:
Just a quick note to let you know that I'm really delighted that some of my work has been featured in the latest edition of the 'Scottish Wedding Directory'.
I've added all the pictures to my slideshow, so please pop by and take a peek.
Wow fantastico. Chi di voi ha suonato con l'Orch. da Camera Fiorentina? I am very happy, this is a little world. I am writing a string quartet just now. Cesare
thanks for adding us to your site. I'm related to Niel Gow through Nathaniel's daughter, Augusta. We are hoping to add some Gow music to our set list at some stage. Hope to come to Scotland in the next couple of years to delve into Scottish music. cheers
Hi PQ and thanks for finding me. Look forward to hearing some of your music. I know it will be good! Thanks for your kind words about mine. All the best. Andrew
Hi :)) thank you so much for the invitation and for visiting our little corner in myspace :) we r looking forward to hear some tracks from you :) All the best.
