Bringing together four hugely successful multi-instrumentalists and singers who have performed all over the world, from Sidney Opera House to the Edinburgh Festival, picking up the Michael Kamen Award for composition along the way.
Gypsy Chanson present a sophisticated and hugely entertaining mix of pop songs, Latin and jazz tunes, French chansons and originals in their unique style.
What the Papers Say
“Dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.” – Time Out
“Majestic cello” – All About Jazz
Best Jazz CDs of 2015 shortlist – Daily Telegraph
“Sensitive and unflashy with a shapely melodic line” – Jack Massarik CD Choice in The London Evening Standard
“Inventive acoustic guitar virtuoso” – Time Out
“Bewitching voice” – Songlines Magazine
“Extraordinary violinist” – The Independent
Best Jazz CDs of 2015 shortlist – Daily Telegraph.
Blue Star Showband have been lucky enough to perform at many Jewish Weddings. They know how important the energy and quality of live music is as well as incorporating culture and religion. They deliver world class performances, bringing incredible energy and stage presence and oozing style and class.
They offer fully bespoke live music packages from solo and instrumental musicians at your Chuppah and through dinner to an all out evening entertainment line up from their Showband and DJ Live band.
Olivia is one of the UK’s most eminent harpists and has an extensive repertoire of classical and pop music she can play for your event. Read on for her impressive credentials.
Olivia has played at all of London’s major concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and the O2 Arena and is looking forward to making her Wigmore Hall debut in three concerts in the 19/20 season, including Britten’s Ceremony of Carols with Tenebrae and Britten’s Canticle V with tenor Allan Clayton.
Following the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s competitive Foyle Future Firsts scheme, she has gone on to play with the UK’s major orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Sinfonia Cymru, Ballet Rambert, London Philharmonic Orchestra and The Hallé.
She has played at Glastonbury Festival in an orchestral tribute to David Bowie and at the Montreal Festival with Max Richter and the 12 Ensemble.
Olivia is in high demand and plays frequently at high profile functions in venues such as The Savoy, The Langham Hotel, Spencer House and The Victoria & Albert Museum.
Olivia has enjoyed residencies The Orangery, Kensington Palace Gardens and Hampton Court Palace. Since 2013 Olivia has been invited to play at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships entertaining guests of the Royal Box, Centre Court each year.
Most recently she has played at Glyndebourne Opera with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
The Kramer Durcan Duo are a critically acclaimed partnership and much in demand. They are the perfect choice for private recitals, weddings, Bar-Mitzvahs, functions and more. They have given over 500 performances together, broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, WQXR (USA) and recorded an acclaimed disc of music by Szymanowski on the Naxos label, described by the American Record Guide as ‘a superlative recording’.
Their performances have taken them to Hong Kong, USA, the Middle East, New Zealand and across Europe. They are based in London, where they have given recitals for the London Chamber Music Series and Rothschild’s Classical Recital Series, and have performed at London’s South Bank, Wigmore Hall, St. John’s Smith Square and Kings Place. They are known for their heartfelt and fiery performances, along with colourful programming, making them a firm favourite with audiences.
“…a violinist of superior natural talent, an exceptionally sensitive interpreter, and a phrase maker of uncommon expressivity.” (Henry Roth – The Strad)
“Kramer’s performance could hardly be more heartfelt. Scanning the catalogue for rivals, her musicianship is irresistible.” (Robert Cowan, GRAMOPHONE, June 2000 EDITOR’S CHOICE)
Isobelle believes in the transformative power of music, and channels this through her playing to elevate the experience of her listeners.
She has been awarded a prestigious prize for her Classical playing, and has worked for artists such as Adele, Ed Sheeran, Andrea Bocelli, Sam Ryder and Robbie Williams. She has played for Netflix, Hugo Boss, Rolls Royce and UEFA, as well as numerous other individuals and corporate customers.
Aside from weddings and events, Isobelle gives recitals, composes, records, and has toured with various bands, singers and orchestras. Recent work includes performing at The Brit Awards, recording at Abbey Road Studios for MTV, recording and featuring on camera for Netflix, performing at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, playing at the ‘Hilma’ film premiere, recording for and touring with up and coming artists, opening a show at London Fashion Week, and playing at some of London’s finest hotels.
Isobelle has performed extensively at intimate venues such as Old Marylebone Town Hall, Claridge’s Hotel, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the Langham Hotel, the Mandarin Oriental and the Houses of Parliament, as well as at larger venues including the O2 Arena, Wembley Arena, Motorpoint Arena, Wales Millennium Centre, London’s Southbank Centre, the British Museum, the Tate Modern, the V&A Museum and Mirabell Palace.
Isobelle’s playing reflects her passion for and enjoyment of the cello in all its diversity.
