International Strings

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Sunday, June 10, 2012
  • 6:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Saturday, June 30, 2012
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • Saturday, July 07, 2012
  • 10:30AM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Los Angeles, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, November 19, 2011
  • 3:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Malibu, CA
  • Friday, November 11, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Saturday, October 08, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Saturday, October 01, 2011
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Temecula, CA
  • Saturday, October 01, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Glendale, CA
  • Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • San Martin, CA
  • Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • San Gabriel, CA
  • Sunday, September 18, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • Sunday, August 14, 2011
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • Thursday, July 21, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Long Beach, CA
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Location:
Los Angeles, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Los Angeles.
Pay Range:
$375-$3700 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
String Quartet
Additional Categories:
Chamber Music Duo, Chamber Music Quartet, Chamber Music String Quartet, Chamber Music Trio, Classical Duo, Classical String Quartet, Classical Trio, Jazz Duo, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz String Quartet, Jazz Trio, Latin Trio, Swing Duo, Swing Trio, Top 40 Duo, Top 40 Trio, World Music Trio
Influences:
Classical: J.S.Bach, L.V.Beethoven, P.I.Tchaikovsky, A.Vivaldi. Jazz: D.Ellington, C.Porter, H.Mancini, G.Gershvin, O.Hammerstein. Brazilian: A.C.Jobim, C.Veloso, L.Bonfa, G.Gil, Djavan. Popular: Beatles, S.Wonder, P.Simon, E.Clapton, Sting

Group Members

  • Violin 1 - Violin 2
  • Cello - Viola
  • ALSO AVAILABLE - UPON REQUEST
  • Guitar - Bass
  • Flute - Sax
  • Trumpet - Harp
  • Vocals - Male and Female
  • Piano - Keyboard
  • Clarinet - Trombone
  • Drums - Percussion

Description

Music for your wedding, company event or party! We offer you reasonable rates, years of experience and the highest level of performance and professionalism. We cover a wide range of styles - from classical to pop-rock, jazz to world music and more! We offer you flexibility with instrument combinations; we can add trumpet, flute, vocals and more! There are more than 400 titles on our song list!

Why us? 10 Great Reasons:

1. Performance quality. Our musicians are graduates of the best American and European conservatories. As soon as you hear our samples, the difference is immediate. You will hear the same top-level performance at your special event!

2. Professionalism. We guarantee to provide the utmost professional standard that we strive to maintain continuously. Whether it be showing up well ahead of time, looking and acting professionally, providing all of the necessary equipment needed for our performance, our group is proud of its continued reputation as one of the most professional ensembles in the business.

3. Experience. We've been in business for more than 10 years. During this time we have performed at more than 1500 events. Our experience allows comfort in any performance situation. It is likely that we already played at the location where your event takes place!

4. Reasonable rates. We know what it takes to provide just the right music for your event, and all the aspects associated with it. For all of these reasons our rates might appear slightly higher than the cheapest music solutions available to you such as hiring students, non-professional musicians, DJ / boom box option, etc. We believe however that we offer very reasonable and competitive rates for the highest caliber of music making provided by our group.

5. Easy communication. Most likely we responded to your request within hours, sometimes minutes. Don't be surprised. That's how we do it. Our listed phone number is our manager's cell phone that is on 24/7. We check our business email every 30min, 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week! We make it easy for you to communicate with us!

6. Unlimited phone and email consultations. Unlike other groups, you can always talk to us about any concerns that you have regarding music at your event. We will guide you through our song selections. We will send you a standard questionnaire regarding every aspect of our performance at your event. Every little detail will be finalized ahead of time so there will be no worries on your special day!

7. Wide range of styles and 400 titles on our song list. We offer you the widest range of styles and the longest song list that is on the market! Here is what we play: Classical – from Bach to Beethoven, from Mozart to Debussy and everything in between! Pop/Rock – it's a specialty of ours, to custom arrange your favorite songs such as Beatles, Van Morisson, Coldplay, U2, Journey, Verve, N.Young, etc! Jazz – from background to danceable, from Dixieland to Miles, from Swing to Smooth Jazz. World – Klezmer / Israeli music, French / Gipsy Jazz, Latin / Spanish, Italian, Irish, Celtic, Eastern European / Russian, Tangos, Bluegrass, Folk, etc.

8. Flexibility with instruments. We work with some of the best musicians in the area! That is why we offer you complete flexibility in your instrument choice. Please check our list of available performers below.

9. Flexibility with guest performers and learning new song(s) upon request. We always strive to accommodate your every need as best we can. That is why we gladly welcome a guest performer from the client's party into our group! It's best to agree on what we will perform together beforehand! We know that you have favorite songs that you would like to hear at your special event. Most likely they are already on our full song list. If not – we will always make our best effort to accommodate you with your requests.

10. We love what we do! We truly enjoy playing music for people! We take great pride in what we do. It's a great feeling for us to know that we provided just the right music for the occasion and contributed to making a very special and memorable occasion! The countless number of positive comments from our many clients speak for themselves. Please check them out right below the song list!

Song List

  • CLASSICAL - ALL OF THE GREAT COMPOSERS AND MORE!
  • Canon in D - J. Pachelbel
  • Bridal Chorus - R. Wagner
  • Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn
  • Rondeau - J. J. Mouret
  • Ode to Joy - L.W. Beethoven
  • Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
  • Trumpet Tune - H.Purcell
  • The Four Seasons Spring; 1st Mvm - A. Vivaldi
  • The Four Seasons Winter 2nd Mvm - A. Vivaldi
  • Arioso - J.S.Bach
  • Ave Maria - F. Schubert
  • Ave Maria - J. S. Bach / Gounod
  • Air on the G String - J. S. Bach
  • Jesu - Joy of Man's Desiring
  • Royal Fireworks / Allegro Maestoso - G.F. Handel
  • Air - G.F. Handel
  • La Rejouissance - G.F. Handel
  • Largo - G.F. Handel
  • Ave Verum Corpus - W. A. Mozart
  • Panis Angelicus - C. Frank
  • Queen of Sheeba - G.F Handel
  • Meditation - J. Massenet
  • The Swan - C. Saint-Saens
  • Sleeping Beauty. Waltz - P.I. Tchaikovsky
  • Swan Lake. Main Theme - P.I. Tchaikovsky
  • Minuet in G Major #1 - J.S.Bach
  • Pavane - G. Faure
  • Intermezzo to Act 3 from Cavalleria Rusticana - Pietro Mascagni
  • Clair De Lune - C. Debussy
  • Piano Sonata #8 in C Minor 2nd Mvm - L. V. Beethoven
  • Piano Concerto #21 - W. Mozart
  • Eine kleine Nachmusic 1st Mvm - W.A.Mozart
  • On the Beautiful Blue Danube - J. Strauss
  • Vienna Life - J. Strauss
  • O Mio Babbino Caro - G. Puccini
  • Concerto In G For 2 Mandolins - Vivaldi
  • Morning - E.Grieg
  • Solveig's song - E.Grieg
  • Come Back to Sorrento - Ernesto de Curtis
  • 'O Sole Mio - E. Di Capua
  • Time to Say Goodbye a.k.a. Con Te Partiro - performed by A. Bocelli
  • Slavonic Dance in Em - Dvorzhak
  • Danube Waves - J.Ivanovici
  • Hungarian Dance - J.Brahms
  • 2nd Waltz - D. Shostakovitch; from "Eyes Wide Shut"
  • Ashokan Farewell - J. Ungar
  • Shaker Melody a.k.a Simple Gifts - A.Copland
  • Appalachian Waltz - S. Tolstoy
  • Amazing Grace - folk
  • Morning Has Broken - folk
  • The Water is Wide - folk
  • Tennessee Waltz - folk
  • Lara's Theme - from "Dr. Zhivago"
  • Feather Theme - from "Forrest Gump"
  • GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - JAZZ STANDARDS & BOSSA NOVAS
  • Fly Me to The Moon - Great American Songbook
  • What a Wonderful World - Great American Songbook
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Great American Songbook
  • Unforgettable - Great American Songbook
  • Moon River - Great American Songbook
  • Strangers in the Night - Great American Songbook
  • Que Sera Sera… - Great American Songbook
  • Quando Quando Quando… - Great American Songbook
  • The Way You Look Tonight - Great American Songbook
  • I Get a Kick out of You - Great American Songbook
  • I've Got You Under My Skin - Great American Songbook
  • Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - Great American Songbook
  • Days of Wine and Roses - Jazz Standard
  • Blue Skies - Jazz Standard
  • Caravan - Jazz Standard
  • A Foggy Day - Jazz Standard
  • Autumn Leaves - Jazz Standard
  • All the Things You Are - Jazz Standard
  • In a Sentimental Mood - Jazz Standard
  • Dream a Little Dream of Me - Jazz Standard
  • I Can Give You Anything But Love - Jazz Standard
  • My One and Only Love - Jazz Standard
  • Smoke Gets into Your Eyes - Jazz Standard
  • For All We Know - Jazz Standard
  • Lullaby of Birdland - Jazz Standard
  • My Romance - Jazz Standard
  • Route 66 - Jazz Standard
  • I Could Write a Book - Jazz Standard
  • You Don't Know What Love Is - Jazz Standard
  • Love is Here to Stay - Jazz Standard
  • But Not For Me - Jazz Standard
  • The Man I Love - Jazz Standard
  • Satin Doll - Jazz Standard
  • Bye Bye Blackbird - Jazz Standard
  • Blue Bossa - Jazz Standard
  • You and the Night and the Music - Jazz Standard
  • Isn't it Romantic - Jazz Standard
  • Misty - Jazz Standard
  • My Favorite Things - Jazz Standard
  • My Funny Valentine - Jazz Standard
  • Take Five - Jazz Standard
  • There is No Greater Love - Jazz Standard
  • Stella By Starlight - Jazz Standard
  • There'll Never Be Another You - Jazz Standard
  • Smile - Jazz Standard
  • When You're Smiling - Jazz Standard
  • Lover Man - Jazz Standard
  • I Got Rhythm - Jazz Standard
  • Night and Day - Jazz Standard
  • Honeysuckle Rose - Jazz Standard
  • Someday My Prince Will Come - Jazz Standard
  • Mack the Knife - Jazz Standard
  • All of Me - Jazz Standard
  • Sweet Georgia Brown - Jazz Standard
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street - Jazz Standard
  • Take the A Train - Jazz Standard
  • When the Saints Go Marchin' In - Jazz Standard
  • New York New York - Jazz Standard
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Jazz Standard
  • How High the Moon - Jazz Standard
  • It Don't Mean a Thing - Jazz Standard
  • Tea for Two - Jazz Standard
  • Summertime - Jazz Standard
  • The Shadow of Your Smile - Jazz Standard
  • Them There Eyes - Jazz Standard
  • Brazil - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Gentle Rain - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Corcovado - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Once I Loved - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Aqua Ge Beber - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Meditation - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • How Insensitive - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Girl from Ipanema - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • Black Orpheus - Bossa Nova / Brazilian
  • One Hand One Heart - Wedding Favorites
  • Wedding Song - Wedding Favorites
  • You Raise Me Up - Wedding Favorites
  • WORLD MUSIC - LATIN / ITALIAN / IRISH / FRENCH / RUSSIAN / JEWISH / KLEZMER / TANGOS / GIPSY JAZZ / BLUEGRASS
  • Besamemucho - Spanish / Latin
  • La Bamba - Spanish / Latin
  • Guantanamera - Spanish / Latin
  • Godfather theme - Italian
  • Tarantella - Italian
  • Volare - Italian
  • Por Una Cabeza - Tango from "Scent of a Woman"
  • El Choclo - Tango
  • Greensleeves - Irish
  • Danny Boy - Irish
  • When Irish Eyes are Smiling - Irish
  • Irish Jig / Reel - Irish
  • Blackberry Blossom - Bluegrass
  • Orange Blossom - Bluegrass
  • Big Sandy River - Bluegrass
  • Ragtime Annie - Bluegrass
  • Fisher's Hornpipe - Bluegrass)
  • La Vi En Rose - French - E. Piaf
  • Hymne a L'amour - French - E. Piaf
  • Sous Le Xiel De Paris - French - E. Piaf
  • I Will Wait For You - French
  • Midnight in Moscow - Russian
  • Dark Eyes - Russian / Gipsy Jazz
  • Those Were the Days - Russian / Gipsy Jazz
  • Minor Swing - Gipsy Jazz
  • Nuages - Gipsy Jazz
  • Djangology - Gipsy Jazz
  • Swing Gitane - Gipsy Jazz
  • I've Found a New Baby - Gipsy Jazz
  • Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen - Klezmer / Gipsy Jazz
  • Joseph Joseph - Klezmer / Gipsy Jazz
  • Sunrise Sunset - Jewish
  • If I Were a Rich Man - Jewish
  • Tum Balalaika - Jewish
  • My Yiddishe Mama - Jewish
  • Hava Nagilah - Klezmer
  • Simantov Mazeltov - Klezmer
  • Chassidic Medley - Klezmer
  • Harmonica - Klezmer
  • Hevenu Shalom Alehem - Klezmer
  • Od Yishama - Klezmer
  • Yosis Olayich - Klezmer
  • Bashana - Klezmer
  • Oy Yoy Yoy - Klezmer
  • Sisi Yet Yerushalaim - Klezmer
  • Erev Shel Shoshanim - Jewish
  • Jerusalem of Gold - Jewish
  • Shalom Aleichem Waltz - Jewish
  • POP / ROCK - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
  • Blue Moon - Pop / Rock
  • Isn't She Lovely - Pop / Rock
  • Love Me Tender - Pop / Rock
  • Georgia On My Mind - Pop / Rock
  • Are You Lonesome Tonight - Pop / Rock
  • Can't Help Falling In Love - Pop / Rock
  • Only You - Pop / Rock
  • I Fall to Pieces - Pop / Rock
  • Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Pop / Rock
  • Hallelujah - Pop / Rock
  • Annie's Song - Pop / Rock
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Pop / Rock
  • Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone - Pop / Rock
  • Tears in Heaven - Pop / Rock
  • Moondance - Pop / Rock
  • Crazy Love - Pop / Rock
  • Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Pop / Rock
  • The Sound of Silence - Pop / Rock
  • How Sweet it is to be Loved by You - Pop / Rock
  • This Masquerade - Pop / Rock
  • Killing Me Softly With His Song - Pop / Rock
  • I Just Called to Say I Love You - Pop / Rock
  • You are the Sunshine of My Life - Pop / Rock
  • Don't Know Why - Pop / Rock
  • Because - Pop / Rock
  • In My Life - Pop / Rock
  • Something - Pop / Rock
  • Yesterday - Pop / Rock
  • Michelle - Pop / Rock
  • Here There and Everywhere - Pop / Rock
  • When I'm 64 - Pop / Rock
  • All You Need is Love - Pop / Rock
  • Here Comes the Sun - Pop / Rock
  • I Will - Pop / Rock
  • And I Love Her - Pop / Rock
  • Norwegian Wood - Pop / Rock
  • Hey Jude - Pop / Rock
  • With a Little Help From My Friends - Pop / Rock
  • Oh Darling - Pop / Rock
  • Twist and Shout - Pop / Rock
  • Get Back - Pop / Rock
  • Stand By Me - Pop / Rock
  • Superstition - Pop / Rock
  • I Wish - Pop / Rock
  • Let It Be - Pop / Rock
  • I Can't Stop Loving You - Pop / Rock
  • Respect - Pop / Rock
  • Signed Sealed Delivered... - Pop / Rock
  • Let's Stay Together - Pop / Rock
  • Can't Buy Me Love - Pop / Rock
  • Natural Woman - Pop / Rock
  • Billy Jean - Pop / Rock
  • I Feel Good - Pop / Rock
  • Papa's Got a Brand New Bag - Pop / Rock
  • At Last - Pop / Rock
  • On Broadway - Pop / Rock
  • What's going On - Pop / Rock
  • Kiss - Pop / Rock
  • In Your Eyes - Pop / Rock
  • Every Breath You Take - Pop / Rock
  • Fields of Gold - Pop / Rock
  • Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Pop / Rock
  • I'm a Believer - Pop / Rock
  • Viva La Vida - Pop / Rock
  • Bitter Sweet Symphony - Pop / Rock
  • Harvest - Pop / Rock
  • Chasing Cars - Pop / Rock
  • Tupelo Honey - Pop / Rock
  • Storybook Love - Pop / Rock
  • Tiny Dancer - Pop / Rock
  • One (U2) - Pop / Rock
  • All I Want is You (U2) - Pop / Rock
  • Shipping out to Boston - Pop Rock - from "Departed"
  • CHRISTMAS MUSIC - HOLIDAY FAVORITES!
  • The Christmas Song - Holiday Music
  • Frosty the Snow Man - Holiday Music
  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Holiday Music
  • Jingle Bells - Holiday Music
  • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Holiday Music
  • God Rest You Merry Gentleman - Holiday Music
  • Angels We Have Heard on High - Holiday Music
  • White Christmas - Holiday Music
  • Silent Night - Holiday Music
  • Let it Snow - Holiday Music
  • Away in a Manger - Holiday Music
  • I'll be Home for Christmas - Holiday Music
  • Sleigh Ride - Holiday Music
  • Auld Lang Syne - Holiday Music
  • Rudolph - Holiday Music
  • Joy to the World - Holiday Music
  • O Christmas Tree - Holiday Music
  • We Wish U a Merry Christmas - Holiday Music

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • very professional and entertaining -- Lori J, San Diego, CA, 2/4/2008
  • They were absolutely wonderful! I'm so impressed with the International String Trio. They are true professionals and very accommodating with the various music that we requested for our party. We received great comments from all of our guests. When we are looking for musical talent for any of our future events, the International String Trio will be at the top of the list! -- Jessica Y, Pasadena, CA, 2/3/2008
  • The string trio was fantastic. I booked them based on online samples and when I heard them playing at our party I knew I made the right choice. They really went above and beyond our expectations. Everything was extremely professional. Many guests complimented their talent and repertoire (from classical to contemporary). We are very happy with their performance and will not hesitate to recommend the International String Trio for any event -- Joey F, Malibu, CA, 1/26/2008
  • We were in a bind the week of the wedding since we did not have anyone booked to play the ceremony. We found the International String Trio online through Gigmasters and I was thankful I received a very quick response from the Director, Slava Tolstoy. He was very helpful through this whole process and we were pleased with the result. I would recommend them and this site! -- Trisha K, Los Angeles, CA, 4/12/2008
  • I had the greatest experience working with International Strings for our wedding; they're amazing, talented, professional & so easy to work with - even though they were hired with only 2 weeks notice! They even seamlessly handled a special saxophone request for us with such style that I honestly was blown away. We've received so many compliments from our guests, & even our wedding coordinator (w/12 years of experience) was impressed enough to pull me from our photo session just to see & hear how fantastic they were. We truly and HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM for all performance types. If we could get married again just to hear them play, we would do it in a heart beat!! -- J. R, Irvine, CA, 4/23/2011
  • flawless,captivating. -- Louie O, San Pedro, CA, 12/4/2010
  • International Strings did an excellent job. I needed a band that could play some typical ceremony music (Canon in D, Wedding March, etc.) and then seamlessly move to a jazz band for the reception. I was particularly concerned that the jazz portion not sound like elevator music with easy listening versions of "yesterday" or Bon Jovi. International Strings were spot on. Very classy three piece sting for the ceremony turned into a 5 piece jazz band that everybody raved about. -- Randolph R, San Diego, CA, 4/17/2010
  • I hired International Strings for my wedding ceremony and they were great! I highly recommend them. -- Noemi P, La Mirada, CA, 4/10/2010
  • I couldn't be happier with International Strings. They were easy to communicate with, affordable and talented. My guests were very impressed with the music and all around performance. I had a special request that was easily accomodated. They were also very respectful during the wedding ceremony. -- Catherine B, Long Beach, CA, 3/20/2010
  • International Strings was very professional, asked all pertinent questions up front so there were no suprises, and most importantly provided wonderful music for our ceremony and reception. They even played a couple of requests for a last minute decision to have a few dances. I highly recommend International Strings for your event. -- Timothy M, Newport Beach, CA, 8/1/2009
  • very good, completely happy with the performance -- Charlie B, San Diego, CA, 5/23/2009
  • They did a wonderful job at our wedding at the Oviatt Penthouse. Extremely professional, punctual, relaxed and accomplished. We couldn't have asked for better entertainment. -- Jeremy R, Los Angeles, CA, 5/17/2009
  • I was impressed by the group's professionalism, selection of pieces, and musicianship. Many of the guests at our wedding raved about them, too! Would highly recommend them to others! -- Christine W, Temecula, CA, 10/1/2011
  • This group was a pleasure to work with and we were extremely satisfied with their overall performance for our wedding and reception. They learned a new song for our wedding and played it just perfectly! They were professional in every way. They provided the perfect musical portion of the entire event for us. They have such a large and varied musical catalogue that they played perfect music at each phase of the event. I would definitely recommend them to others and would also use them again! Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding a dream come true! Rick and Amy Brooks -- Amy W, San Martin, CA, 9/27/2011
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