We are the Matisse string quartet founded at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. We will provide background music for any event you need such as wedding ceremonies and receptions, cocktail hours, dinner parties, birthday parties, funerals, business gatherings, etc. Our repertoire list includes many popular pop songs ranging from "I'm a Believer" to "Moon River" and "All of Me". We are local to Cincinnati but are willing to travel to Kentucky and northeast/west Ohio for wherever your special event is taking place. We look forward to providing the perfect soundtrack to your memorable event.
The quartet played wrong notes throughout the ceremony, most specifically in the Bernstein (One Hand One Heart) that was requested. Worst of all, they let me walk down the aisle in total silence rather than repeat a section of the music they were given. It was absolutely embarrassing!
I am going to chalk this situation up to beginners inexperience, as I know they are musicians from a fine conservatory and are very good people to work with, on a personal level. I hope they are able to provide more satisfactory experience for others in the future.
Response from The Matisse String Quartet:
To whom it may concern,
We received the feedback from Kevin and Dan regarding our performance at their wedding, and we'd like to express our gratitude for their constructive comments. Rest assured, we'll treasure the memory of their wedding as a unique experience where our professionalism was tested to its limits.
We apologize for the experience of walking down the aisle in silence. We hope that the next wedding planners only contact with the group is not to place them in a location unseeable from the aisle. This would allow ensemble to make those decisions on the spot.
$125 per person for a two hour drive each way and a 90 minute ceremony, doesn’t seem proportional to chalk it up to “beginners inexperience”.
We'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kevin and Dan on their marriage. Their resilience in enduring our performance truly reflects their commitment to each other. We recommend that they continue seeking out performers who can meet their unique requirements without hesitation.
Mazel Tov!
Price Range: $800-1,200
Excellent musical choices and a beautiful musical backdrop to your event!
The Matisse Quartet was founded by 4 music students currently studying at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2022. The Matisse Quartet is dedicated to providing the perfect musical backdrop for any event whether that be a dinner party, cocktail hour, wedding ceremony, private corporate event, etc. We promise excellent service to anyone who decides that they want to book the Matisse Quartet for any and all events. We look forward to providing music for your special day!
| October 14, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Here is a list of just some of the songs we have in our repertoire!
“All Of Me”
“Marry You”
“Love Story”
“A Thousand Years”
“Viva La Vida”
“One Hand One Heart”
“Bittersweet Symphony”
“Fly Me to The Moon”
“Can’t Help Falling In Love”
“Canon in D”
“Wedding March”
“You’re the One That I Want”
“I Do I Do I Do”
“Come Thou Fount”
“Holy Holy Holy”
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”
“Stand By Me”
“Bad Romance”
“Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”
“Hey Soul Sister”
“Just The Way You Are”
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