Saturday 24th July saw the launch of the Nonesuch String Quartet, first in a beautiful garden at a private party in Ealing; and later at a larger party for residents of Holland Gardens, Brentford, where we tooks turns with the jazz quintet The Raccateers to entertain the partygoers. Playing outside presents its own special challenges (clothes pegs to secure the music are a vital part of the musician’s kit) but the threatened thunderstorms never materialised.

The quartet played a selection of arrangements of works by Elgar, Gershwin, Scott Joplin and others.

And the residents did enjoy it! We have had some great messages:

“Thank you so very much for your fabulous music entertainment. It made the party so special”

“The quartet were amazing. You really made the party”

“The music was just wonderful…My daughter has asked for a violin after seeing the string quartet”

The Nonesuch String Quartet - made up of members of the orchestra - is available for bookings for your event, to play a selection of light works and/or classical music - please email nonesuchorch@gmail.com. All proceeds will support the vital work we do to bring music to schools.

Newly-formed Nonesuch String Quartet entertains at Holland Gardens