The Melegari String Quartet
Providing unforgettable music for all occasions, from weddings and civil partnerships to corporate functions and family celebrations, the Melegari are now established as one of the leading wedding string quartets in the South West.
These talented musicians, who have all played professionally with ensembles both in this country and abroad, create an atmosphere which never fails to enchant, effortlessly mixing classical music with their own upbeat arrangements of modern pop tunes.
The Players
Charlotte
Violin
Charlotte was awarded a scholarship at the age of 13 to study the violin at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she gained her AGSM and teaching degree. She has played professionally in London and Amsterdam, touring with the Nederland Ballet orchestra and Contemporary Dance Theatre. Charlotte now lives in Cornwall playing as a freelance violinist.
Lucy
Violin
Lucy was a junior exhibitioner at the Watford School of Music. She later studied violin and piano at the Royal Academy of Music, qualifying with a GRSM hons degree. She has played as a freelance musician in London and is now teaching and playing in various groups around the South West.
Susan
Viola
Susan studied music at the Dartington College of Arts and the Rolle College in Exmouth, where she gained her music and teaching diploma. She took up a teaching post in Oxford specialising in viola studies before settling in Cornwall where she is a freelance musician and viola/violin teacher.
Hannah
Cello
Hannah began learning the piano at the age of six and the cello at eleven, gaining diplomas in both. She has extensive experience as an instrumentalist teacher and as a musician. She freelances in orchestras and ensembles in the south west and has played alongside members of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Testimonials
Falmouth University - Tremough House
Lorna Sullivan
I just wanted to thank you for your contribution to such an amazing graduation celebration. So many people commented on the music that was played. Your repertoire is just amazing. I was so impressed to hear the array of music that you were playing.
Cornish Brides
Janice Matthews
We invited The Melegari String Quartet to play at the Cornish Brides Wedding Fair in March. They were so good, they now have an open invitation to play at all our future Wedding Fairs. They were, in short, an absolute delight and I would have no hesitation in recommending them for any occasion.
The Falmouth Maritime Museum
Sandie Martyn
We asked the Melegari String Quartet to play for three events at the Museum - an exhibition launch, an in-house celebration and a commercial dinner - all with the same theme but with different audiences. The Quartet was remarkable! They understood exactly what we wanted, met all our requirements, were sweet and charming and of course - best of all - they played superbly. We couldn't recommend them more highly and look forward to being able to invite them to play for us again.
Can I first thank and congratulate you and the girls on a fantastic performance you gave on our wedding day... you truly set the atmosphere...many of our guests commented on how good the music was.... you really helped make our special day just that little bit more memorable.
I have sung your praises... I was so impressed with the professionalism of the playing, the fab customer service and communication and attention to detail. You truly contributed to making our day special...
Everyone thought your performance was fantastic... it was amazing to hear you playing Canon in D as I walked in... thank you for your help with the music selection, it worked really well. My only regret was not hearing you play as the guests arrived!
