Art-Strings Ensembles

Art-Strings DUO/TRIO/QUARTET *CLASSICAL & JAZZ* Rated #1 on Gigmasters in tri-state area for the last three years in a row! Delivering excellence of our performances from the most prestigious concert halls straight to you. Unlimited reperoire, competitive rates & no hidden fees. Serving NY-NJ-CT since 1990.

Art-Strings' artistic portfolio includes concert tours in US, England, France, Austria & Switzerland. They are recipient of a grant for extraordinary achievements from Open Society Foundation.

What media and clients say about Art-Strings:

'Better than the Oscar's entertainment...' - RICHARD GERE

'Accomplished musicians, the experts...' - PARK SLOPE COURIER, New York

'Focused chamber musicians who have a gift for making interesting programmes...' - THE STRAD, London - New York

The Art-Strings Ensemble's concert activities include chamber music concert series, single concerts, recordings and broadcasts for WNYC - New York Public Radio and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

WE OFFER Piano & String Classical & Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Trio, Trumpet, Saxophone, Harp, Flute and a Chamber Orchestra.

WE PERFORM A WIDE VARIETY OF STYLES - from Sacred Music of Baroque & Classical Standards to Jazz & Broadway Favorites, Love Songs and Folk tunes.

Our musicians have provided music entertainment for corporate businesses and private clients such as Merrill Lynch & Co., Estee Lauder, Richard Gere, Sarah Jessica Parker and many others.

The members of The Art-Strings are proud of their community work and educational programs. They have developed series of Educational Concerts for the public schools. Another project of The Art-Strings is the musical 'Alex in the Stringland'- an experimental fusion of theater, live chamber music, demonstrations and lots of interaction with the audience.

The Art-Strings Ensemble further engagements include recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Donnell Library, Royal Players Virtuosi Concert Series, Tenri Cultural Institute and Manhattan Virtuosi Concert Series.

WHAT MAKES ART-STRINGS SPECIAL?

We deliver the quality of our performances from the most prestigious concert halls straight to you, making your event a very special one. We constantly improve and expand our repertoire.

WE WILL ARRANGE ANY MUSICAL SELECTION upon request including the latest releases! Depending on the nature of your event and its budget, we can help you choose BEST ENSEMBLE'S COMBINATION FOR YOU.

OUR RATES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE - THERE IS NO MIDDLEMAN. You deal with musicians who actually will be performing at your event.

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Just wanted to thank Alexander and Art Strings for doing a great job at my wedding. The professionalism and performance was excellent. It was a pleasure working with Alexander to put together a setlist and he was accommodating to a special request. To have a live orchestra at the wedding was a wonderful suprise for my wife who was expecting to walk down the aisle to a CD and the actual Art Strings performance itself made it even better. Thanks. -- Jon M, Holbrook, NY, 6/27/2009
• We used Art-Strings for our wedding at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. They are extremely talented and played exactly what we asked for. I would highly recommend them. They offer great suggestions for song selection and communicated with us throughout the wedding planning process : ) -- Dominiqu I, Brooklyn, NY, 5/10/2009
• I hired Art-Strings to play at my surprise proposal, and they did an absolutely perfect job! They were very accommodating, played beautifully, and helped to create an unforgettable experience. As soon as we set a wedding date and find a location, the first thing I'll do is book them again for the wedding! -- Ryan S, New York, NY, 1/16/2009
• Art String Ensembles team are very professional. They performed at my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and the music was AMAZING. I had special requested the music for my entrance soundtrack from the movie "Ever After" and I had chills when i heard the music... It was more than I expected... BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT! I highly recommend Art String Ensembles for any event. Alex was very professional and very accomodating. Thank you very much guys, you made my wedding ceremony very special and very emotional. EVERYBODY LOVED IT. -- Ivy Rose D, Howard Beach, NY, 1/2/2009
• They were wonderful, they definitely added a level of class and elegance to my event. Alexander was great to work with. He gave great suggestions. I don't know how anyone could go wrong with them. I was definitely satisfied, and would definitely use them again. -- Dolapo O, Brooklyn, NY, 11/29/2008
• Alexander and Art-Strings Ensembles made our wedding mass absolutely amazing... From the get go, Alexander was very attentive in helping me select my music and accommodating with my special requests...I walked down the aisle to "All I Want Is You", by U2. They learned it and did an incredible job with the song... All my guests talked about how wonderful they sounded. I am so thrilled with their performance and professionalism; they really added a romantic and special touch to our mass. They went above and beyond of what I expected. I highly recommend them, you will truly be overjoyed!!! -- Sylvia G, Jersey City, NJ, 11/8/2008
• Art-Strings Ensemble set the elegant mood I was looking for for my wedding. All my guests had nothing but compliments for how wonderful they sounded and looked! Thanks for making my wedding a little bit more memorable and special! -- Ainsley E, New Rochelle, NY, 10/11/2008
• This was a great experience and a class act all the way. We longed for a very quaint and elegant ceremony and Arts Strings Ensemble added that special touch without disappointment. Thank You for being part of a very special day in our lives. Robert and Eileen -- Robert G, Cortlandt Manor, NY, 9/13/2008
• They did a wonderful job! My guests are still raving about the music! -- Kristen B, White Plains, NY, 5/24/2008
• What a wonderful ensemble! They not only played well, but energetically and with great flair. They were truly a joy to listen to. I would recommend them to anyone! -- Tim C, Babylon, NY, 1/12/2008
• As a wedding gift for my father, I hired the Art-Strings Ensembles to play during his ceremony and throughout his reception. I was extremely nervous because I had never used gigmaster before but I had NOTHING to worry about the string quartet was amazing! They were professional, punctual, and were VERY talented. They added so much class to his big day! You will NOT be disappointed, they are fabulous musicians who will go above and beyond to accommodate you and will undoubtedly make your event extra special. I will recommend them to everyone and I look forward to hiring them for future events. -- Michael B, Westhampton Beach, NY, 10/27/2007
• Art-Strings provided the musical entertainment for a corporate function and was reliable, talented and flexible in working with our requests. They did a wonderful job and I would use them again for future events and certainly recommend them to friends, colleagues. -- Melissa D, New York, NY, 10/11/2007
• The ensemble was wonderful and made the wedding reception perfect. Alex and the gang were very well dressed, very professional, and very talented. We were delighted to be able to book world-class musicians for such an affoardable price. -- Starr P, Essex, CT, 9/8/2007
• I just want to comment that the string quartet we hired that played for both our ceremony and coctail hour was absolutely phenominal!! your rating scale of 5 is an injustice to the professionalism and talent these musicians displayed! my family, friends were truley impressed! and we would highly recommend Art- Strings again and again!! Thank you Alexander for your wonderful musicians! Sincerely, Marie -- Leiloni L, Ringwood, NJ, 7/7/2007
• Very professional and easy to work with. Performance was a big hit with the guests, I would strongly recommend these performers to others in the future. -- Maria A, White Plains, NY, 5/13/2007
• Art-Strings Ensembles were excellent! I couldn't have been happier. They were accommodating to my last-minute request to adjust the time frames, they arrived on-time and professionally dressed, and the music was beautiful. They even provided a little extra entertainment with an ethnic folk dance! If you're looking for a string quartet for your event, look no further - these are the people to do it! -- Jennifer G, Lambertville, NJ, 12/9/2006
• Alexander was a pleasure to work with. I booked this ensemble just a few weeks before my wedding and he was a big help in choosing music and helping to create a beautiful wedding ceremony. Everyone was impressed. This ensemble has tremendous ability and talent. They are also very professional- I highly recommend them! -- Clare C, Astoria, NY, 11/12/2006
• From the beginning to the end, working with Art-Strings Ensembles was an absolute pleasure. The director provided much needed guidance throughout the selection of music. All the guests loved their music selection! Overall, we were very happy with their performance. Could not have asked for more highly trained musicians! Much thanks to Alex, the director of Art-Strings and the other musicians. Best, Deborah and Ed Lu March 31, 2007 Oakeside Mansion Bloomfield, NJ -- Deborah K, Belleville, NJ, 3/31/2007

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