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Auckland Business (SMC) Cocktail Event (attended by the Hon. Phil Goff)
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Judith Gust, Michael Palmer
"Ambiance String Quartet delivered both an entertaining and a professional performance for our cocktail event. It was also refreshing to work with a group that was so accommodating to our 'last minute' change in times! We would certainly recommend Ambiance and use them again at the earliest opportunity ourselves."
Robyn Bradley, Managing Director, 110 Percent Limited
Musical Theatre NZ 50th Anniversary Masquerade Ball (Hopetown Alpha)
Players: Susan Davis, Rachel Hopkins, Neil Shepherd, Mike Palmer
"The Ambiance String Quartet played for our champagne and canapé function for our 50th Anniversary Masquerade Ball. Susan and the team were fantastic, very professional and great to deal with. Would recommend them for your special occasion.
Kate Ghent, Administrator, Musical Theatre NZ"
Wedding, Bridgewater Estate
Players: Susan Davis, Emily Allen, Mike Palmer
"Susan,
Wendy
& I would like to thank you and the other two players adding to the
special feeling at Emily & Simon’s wedding. Despite cyclone Lusi we
all had a great day. A number of guests told me how much they enjoyed
your playing.
Regards,
Alex"
Wedding, Wilson Home, Takapuna
Players: Susan Davis, Emily Allen, Michael Laurie, Maxine Cunliffe
"Hi Susan,
Just wanted to to say thank you very much for the amazing job your string
quartet did at our wedding. It all went so fast on the day and I apologise for
not thanking you in person, it was all a bit overwhelming at the time. We really
appreciated you learning a new song for us, it really made the ceremony in the
garden wonderful.
Thanks again,
Katherine"
Wedding, Quartet at Hurstmere House, Matakana
“Ambiance String Quartet played at our wedding and the music created the perfect
vibe for the setting. Walking down the aisle to a live string quartet was also
very special.
Our guests really appreciated being able to watch and listen to the
beautiful music. I would definitely recommend the Ambiance String Quartet to
anyone planning an event.
Thanks again
Hayley and Andrew”
Wedding, Central Auckland
Players: Robyn Sim, Susan Davis
"Thanks so much for your wonderful music yesterday, it helped make my wedding magical and a lot of ppl have commented how lovely it was.
Kind regards, Chelsea"
Wedding Reception, Mantell's Mt Eden
Players: Susan Davis, Rachel Hopkins, Emily Allen, Michal Palmer
"Your
beautiful music created the perfect atmosphere to accompany the drinks
reception at our wedding. Thank you so very much. As a violinist myself I
would not hesitate to recommend you to others!
Kind Regards, Anna"
Wardroom Summer Ball, RNZN
Players: Susan Davis, Rachel Hopkins, Jason Hopkins.
On
behalf of HMNZS PHILOMEL Wardroom, may I convey my utmost gratitude to
Ambiance String Trio for their support of our Summer Ball.
Of particular note, I would like to express my admiration to the way you
worked in tandem with the RNZN Band, to provide the ambience music
during the meal. This musical inter-play, truly set the scene for
what proved to be an evening of a highly enjoyable nature.
With much appreciation & admiration
LT CDR Dave Griffiths CEng MIET, RNZN
Combat Systems Engineer (CSE)"
Wedding, The Estate, Waiheke
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Michael Palmer
"Ambiance Strings were thoroughly professional and orgainsed in all aspects, from their initial response, helpful music suggestions, through to their performance on our wedding day.
Their music added an elegant, personal touch and completed a very memorable moment. We were very pleased with their performance and a number of our guests commented that they added something special.
We think our decision to use Ambiance strings at our wedding was an exceptionally good one, and would highly recommend them to anyone.
John & Rebecca Greaves"
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Michael Palmer
"Ambiance Strings were thoroughly professional and orgainsed in all aspects, from their initial response, helpful music suggestions, through to their performance on our wedding day.
Their music added an elegant, personal touch and completed a very memorable moment. We were very pleased with their performance and a number of our guests commented that they added something special.
We think our decision to use Ambiance strings at our wedding was an exceptionally good one, and would highly recommend them to anyone.
John & Rebecca Greaves"
Wedding at Private Estate, Clevedon
Players: Susan Davis, Emily Allen, Mike Palmer\
"An ambiance string trio played recently at my daughters garden wedding at our property in Clevedon. Their presence made a truly wonderful occasion perfect! There is nothing about the wedding I would have liked to do differently but without the musicians,I think we would have all been saying "All we needed were some strings!". I have much pleasure in thoroughly recommending Susan and her team. They are totally professional and a delight to deal with and I am sure would make your beautiful occasion even better.
Sincerely, Monica Johns."
Players: Susan Davis, Emily Allen, Mike Palmer\
"An ambiance string trio played recently at my daughters garden wedding at our property in Clevedon. Their presence made a truly wonderful occasion perfect! There is nothing about the wedding I would have liked to do differently but without the musicians,I think we would have all been saying "All we needed were some strings!". I have much pleasure in thoroughly recommending Susan and her team. They are totally professional and a delight to deal with and I am sure would make your beautiful occasion even better.
Sincerely, Monica Johns."
Renewal of Vows Ceremony, Papakura
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Michael Palmer
"Thank you very much for performing at our Renewal of Vows ceremony on Saturday 19th September 2009. We were extremely pleased with your performance on our special day - Ambiance added both gravitas and elegance to the occasion, playing a major part in making the event not just special, but sublime. I would not hesitate to recommend Ambiance for any dignified occassion, and look forward to using your services in the future.
Kind Regards,
Terry Given"
Wedding, Alleley House, Kumeu
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Michael Palmer
"Thank you very much for performing at our Renewal of Vows ceremony on Saturday 19th September 2009. We were extremely pleased with your performance on our special day - Ambiance added both gravitas and elegance to the occasion, playing a major part in making the event not just special, but sublime. I would not hesitate to recommend Ambiance for any dignified occassion, and look forward to using your services in the future.
Kind Regards,
Terry Given"
Wedding, Alleley House, Kumeu
Players: Susan Davis, Michael Palmer, Neil Shepherd
Every time I hear Pachelbels Canon in D now I get a lump in my throat!
I won’t hesitate to recommend you to my friends as we found you and your group to be very professional and of course you all sounded amazing!
Please pass our thanks on to the rest of your group too.
Thanks again,
Cathy"
Wedding, Howick Historical Village
Players: Judith Gust, Neil Shepherd
"Thank you Susan for sending Judith and Neil along to play at my daughter's
wedding. It was lovely music that went with the surroundings. I am looking
forward to hearing it all again on the video.
I have had a lot of comments from guests and will certainly be passing onyour website to them for the future.
Thanks once again. Sue McLennan"
Players: Susan Davis, Alison Cooper, Michael Palmer
"Many people commented on the lovely music, and I was very pleased that Kari & my wife organised this very special ingredient that helped make it such a wonderful day.
Wedding, Corban's Estate
Players: Susan Davis, Neil Shepherd
"It was a pleasure to work with Susan at Ambiance Strings for our Wedding Music. Susan was able to offer suggestions on music and understood what our wishes were. The music on the day perfectly complemented our ceremony and gave it a feeling of completeness.
I would recomend Ambience Strings to people wanting a personal and romantic touch to their wedding."
Katherine Allen
Depot Artspace NZ Music Month Performance
Players: Susan Davis and Judith Gust
"Susan Davis and Judith Gust presented a wonderful afternoon of classical music at the Depot Artspace in Devonport during NZ Music Month 2008. Their duets were beautifully executed and the music complemented the gallery atmosphere perfectly."
Emily Giles.
Wedding, Holy Trinity, Devonport
Susan Davis 1st violin in several Devonport Impromptu Quartet pieces
“Dear Susan, thank you for organizing the lovely string quartet music on our wedding day. We were also grateful for your organizational skills, and your attention to details we wouldn’t have thought of.”
Cushla Webster
"Susan Davis and Judith Gust presented a wonderful afternoon of classical music at the Depot Artspace in Devonport during NZ Music Month 2008. Their duets were beautifully executed and the music complemented the gallery atmosphere perfectly."
Emily Giles.
Wedding, Holy Trinity, Devonport
Susan Davis 1st violin in several Devonport Impromptu Quartet pieces
“Dear Susan, thank you for organizing the lovely string quartet music on our wedding day. We were also grateful for your organizational skills, and your attention to details we wouldn’t have thought of.”
Cushla Webster
