The Venius Quartet
is a dynamic contemporary all-girl string
quartet for corporate events, weddings, receptions, parties and functions.
These stunning performers have been playing together for fifteen years,
since their early days together at the Junior Guildhall School of Music.
This gives them the unique
advantage of being a highly developed, experienced quartet, while at
the same time being young with a fresh, modern sound. The quartet specialise
in performing arrangements of popular music and jazz as well as the
traditional classical music.
Collectively the quartet
have performed in many prestigious venues including the Grosvenor House
Hotel, Park Lane and Pizza on the Park, Knightsbridge, and as far afield
as France, Italy, Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean! Individually the members
work as session musicians in London and have performed with, amongst
others, Sir Elton John and Il Divo on Top of the Pops, the Parkinson
show and CD:UK.
They have an extensive
and varied repertoire of classical, jazz and popular music, including
some original arrangements on request. Perfect for weddings, parties,
balls and corporate events, they will tailor their programme to your
specific needs.
"You helped to make
our day very special.
You're top of our list for recommendations."
- Maurice Parsons
"I congratulate the
performers on their presentation...These four young gifted musicians
deserve to do well. . . and we look forward to hearing them again."Magazine
and Arts Review of Bedford Arts Forum
At the age of
7 Anya was awarded a scholarship to study at the Junior
Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Anya was 13 when she made her concerto
debut, playing Mozart's third violin concerto with the K239 Chamber
Orchestra in Cambridge. At 16, Anya won a concerto prize at Junior Guildhall,
which resulted in a performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with
the Junior Guildhall Symphony Orchestra. Anya has performed all over
the world, most recently in France, Scotland, Hungary and Spain. In
May 2004, as part of her duo, she was invited to give a televised performance
in the North Cyprus International Music Festival. Anya has also performed
Dvorak Violin Concerto in Spain and England, the Beethoven Violin Concerto
with the Suffolk Sinfonia, and a recital in Romania.
Kate
began studying the cello at the age of seven. She played principal cello
in the Bedfordshire Youth Orchestra, Youth Chamber Orchestra and Youth
Opera for many years, and has often performed locally as a soloist,
most recently performing the Boccherini cello concerto with Bedford
Sinfonia. Kate attended the Junior Department of the GSMD from the age
of ten, where she was twice a finalist in the annual Lutine Prize and
was awarded the String Prize in her final year. In June 2004 Kate graduated
from a four-year degree at the Royal Academy of Music with a first class
honours degree. As an orchestral musician Kate has performed under Sir
Colin Davis, Yan Pascal Tortellier and Sir Charles Mackerras amongst
others, in venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the Purcell Room
and the Royal Albert Hall. She has recently returned from playing with
Sir Elton John on his latest U.K tour.
Fiona
began studying the piano at age 5 and violin when she was 7 years old
at Junior Guildhall. She switched to viola at the age of 17. Whilst
at Junior Guildhall she was principal viola of the string ensemble,
and performed in many venues across London. After winning the Barbican
Music Shop prize at Junior Guildhall, Fiona continued her studies at
the Royal Northern College of Music on a scholarship In February 2001
she went on tour to Romania and played Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante
with the Arad State Philharmonic. In November 2002, Fiona was asked
to play in an international orchestra in Strasbourg, performing for
the European Parliament. In August 2004 she was invited to take part
in a chamber music program in Ontario, Canada, and began working with
the BBC Philharmonic in 2005.
Rebecca began
the violin at the age of five. She met the other Avenas Quartet members
five years later when she began to study at the junior department of
the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. In her final year
at the Guildhall she was awarded the Principal's prize, and second place
in the Lutine Prize competition. Rebecca also played with the National
Children's Orchestra for three years, and took part in chamber music
masterclasses at the Guildhall, including one with David Dolan in the
Wigmore Hall. She has performed as a soloist in, amongst other places,
the Georgian Theatre, Richmond and The Purcell Room, South Bank.
