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Quartetto Vivo offers flexibility in our ensemble. We perform as a sting quartet, string trio and string duo. Each group has its own sound, and we would be happy to help you decide which ensemble is right for your event. The two main things to consider here are the number of expected guests, and the pieces you want played. You can find audio samples of all the ensembles here. Below is a brief description of each group.
String Quartet - Two Violins, Viola and Cello
This is the standard chamber ensemble. The great master composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn wrote extensively for this ensemble.
A quartet will often perform in a concert hall, in a church or home. Most of our listed repertoire can be performed by the quartet.
It is a larger group, so the sound is full and lush. The first violin usually carries the melody, the second violin closely supports the first violin,
viola supports harmonic movement and the cello plays the bass line figures.
String Trio - Two Violins and Cello, or Violin, Viola and Cello
This group is flexible in instrumentation. The middle, accompanying line, can be played by the second violin or viola, supporting the melody and harmony played by the violin and cello.
The sound is not as full as the quartet, but retains a lush blended string sound. Most of our repertoire can be performed by this group.
String Duo - Violin and Cello
There are many duos in the standard literature—Beethoven Duos, Bach Inventions, Haydn Duos, for example. The duo also performs almost all of the
standard wedding ceremony music. The two voices feature the melody and the bass line, and can be the perfect group for an intimate gathering.
