Here is the REVIEW that we recently received in early February of 2011 from Hong Kong from Kathleen and Chris Pagan. The review is about the ensemble we provided for their wedding mass and cocktail hour to follow from early 2009:
"Absolutely wonderful! Having the right music was so very important to us at our wedding and The Capriccio Ensemble gave us exactly what we wanted. Coordinating the day of music couldn't have been easier. We chose a String Quartet, Trumpeter, Organist and Soprano. All were fantastic. The team was professional and flexible...and we did it all under serious time pressure. We highly recommend them.
- Kathleen and Chris Pagan, 20 December 2008, NYC
Wedding at The Church of the Holy Innocents & reception at The Haier Building "
We are so happy to hear from Kathleen and Chris!
I worked very closely with Chris in particular towards the correct musical presentation for their Wedding Mass. The church had found them an organist who was a student however Chris was very concerned when this organist (and she was extremely cheap to book)
told him that she did not have the proper sheet music for the religious/responsorial music which must be performed during the mass. She went even further to tell Chris, the Groom, that if he or someone did not get her this music (which all professional organists already have and have performed 100's of times!) she could not be held accountable for the mistakes she would no doubt make.
I received a phone call from Chris 2 nights before his wedding asking me to find him an organist to perform at his wedding.
As I am a full time professional musician working with members of Local 802 AF of M, NYC and in having worked with the best of the best organist in NYC, Dr. Jennifer Pascual, the Director of Music of the Cathedral of St. Patrick NYC I set out to find the best possible organist with very very short notice.
I received a phone call the next AM at 8:30 AM from Dr. Jennifer Pascual stating that she was available, and would like to help out in light of the situation which I had been clear about when I e mailed her as well as other organists.
Moral of the Story: Sometimes one really and truly does "get what you pay for" and I would not advise anyone to skimp on the music that is integral to a wedding mass and to your special day. If you are a wedding coordinator reading this it is probably best NOT to contact us if all that matters to you is pandering to your client and finding her the cheapest possible strings because that is not what Capriccio Ensemble is about.
We are all about quality with as reasonable a cost to our highly valued clients as is possible for our great sound, talent and professionalism. We cannot be the cheapest ones to be found, and therefore if that is your goal....finding the rock bottom absolute cheapest violinist or string ensemble we are more than likely not going to fill this kind of need.
Here is the REVIEW that Kathleen and Chris wrote from their wedding from early 2009:
"Absolutely wonderful! Having the right music was so very important to us at our wedding and The Capriccio Ensemble gave us exactly what we wanted. Coordinating the day of music couldn't have been easier. We chose a String Quartet, Trumpeter, Organist and Soprano. All were fantastic. The team was professional and flexible...and we did it all under serious time pressure. We highly recommend them.
- Kathleen and Chris Pagan, 20 December 2008, NYC
Wedding at The Church of the Holy Innocents & reception at The Haier Building "
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year to all!
The image above is a mini snow lady I made on a walk with my husband at
Rye Playland, Rye Town Park and through the town of Rye NY on New Years Day!
I felt so sad to leave her all alone on top of a wall that frames the park.
With all the snow we have had recently it was so much fun to go out, walk in it, throw snowballs at each other and watch the children tobagganing and sledding!
With all the hustle, bustle, parties, family social get togethers and so much that goes on during the holidays I hope you had a season of great joy as well
as peace.
Today, 1/2/11 We are performing at our first wedding ceremony of the season. The bride and groom are both medical students studying to become doctors in Mexico.
The bride hails from Long Island and the Groom and his family are from Puerto Rico.
Christmas Eve found a Duo of Violin and Flute at St. Johns on the Hill, Epsicopal Church in Tuckahoe NY on Underhill Avenue. It was a beautiful service and Mother Susannah, who is also fighting cancer, gave a both beautiful and uplifting sermon. We also enjoyed the music of the choir, Ann Patton the church organist and choir director and the opportunity to perform in this lovely old church which is about 150 years old. The accoustics favor our instruments and the entire evening was one I will always cherish.
On December 17th we provided a Quartet of Violin, Guitar, Viola and Cello at the American Express annual holiday day party over at 2 American Express Tower in Manhattan. Parents bring in their young children for many fesitivities which include meeting Santa, seeing Elmo and other characters from Sesame Street walking all about, having their faces and hands painted for the holidays, treats, and our
music which consists of seasonal classical music, Christmas Carols, Hannukah songs, and popular Christmas and holiday favorites. We had a great time playing for everyone there!
This month we are performing at 2 very big and much talked about promotional events...details soon!
Once again Happy New Year from all of us...wishing you a great year filled with joy, happiness and peace :)
Happy New Year to all!
The image above is a mini snow lady I made on a walk with my husband at
Rye Playland, Rye Town Park and through the town of Rye NY on New Years Day!
I felt so sad to leave her all alone on top of a wall that frames the park.
With all the snow we have had recently it was so much fun to go out, walk in it, throw snowballs at each other and watch the children tobagganing and sledding!
With all the hustle, bustle, parties, family social get togethers and so much that goes on during the holidays I hope you had a season of great joy as well
as peace.
Today, 1/2/11 We are performing at our first wedding ceremony of the season. The bride and groom are both medical students studying to become doctors in Mexico.
The bride hails from Long Island and the Groom and his family are from Puerto Rico.
Christmas Eve found a Duo of Violin and Flute at St. Johns on the Hill, Epsicopal Church in Tuckahoe NY on Underhill Avenue. It was a beautiful service and Mother Susannah, who is also fighting cancer, gave a both beautiful and uplifting sermon. We also enjoyed the music of the choir, Ann Patton the church organist and choir director and the opportunity to perform in this lovely old church which is about 150 years old. The accoustics favor our instruments and the entire evening was one I will always cherish.
On December 17th we provided a Quartet of Violin, Guitar, Viola and Cello at the American Express annual holiday day party over at 2 American Express Tower in Manhattan. Parents bring in their young children for many fesitivities which include meeting Santa, seeing Elmo and other characters from Sesame Street walking all about, having their faces and hands painted for the holidays, treats, and our
music which consists of seasonal classical music, Christmas Carols, Hannukah songs, and popular Christmas and holiday favorites. We had a great time playing for everyone there!
This month we are performing at 2 very big and much talked about promotional events...details soon!
Once again Happy New Year from all of us...wishing you a great year filled with joy, happiness and peace
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