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The Chicago Style Strings are committed to bringing you beautiful music for your wedding, party or special event. They will consult with you to personalize the music to the needs of the event and will honor most special requests. The Strings have played numerous events such as holiday parties, weddings, and special events of all sorts. Everything from small intimate gatherings to fund raising events for the Governor. The Strings are available in several formats including String Duo, String Trio and String Quartet or add instrumentation to fit your tastes including classical guitar or the wonderful sound of the flute to your ensemble. These are our most popular choices for weddings, receptions and corporate events where you want an elegant touch of strings performed with flair and class. Our Musical Leader, The Virtuoso, Daniela
Bisenius
Daniela Bisenius
was born in 1965 in Bucharest, Romania. Her parents, both
professional pianists, started her on violin at the age of five.
Her talent was soon recognized and she was enrolled at the
prestigious Music School Geoge Enescu where she began studying
with Dinu Cristea and later with Valeriu Rogacev. After
graduating in 1984 she joined her father and brother in Germany,
where they were both employed with major symphony orchestras and
major opera houses. At 19, she won the position with the
Staatsphilharmonie Ludwigshafen making her the youngest person
ever to win a position with that orchestra. Aseries of
orchestral and solo engagements followed including Frankfurter
Opera, Munick Philharmonic, Bayerisches Rundfunk and RTL
Luxembourg. She continued her studies at the Musikhochschule
Saarbrucken where she studied with Russian teacher Valerie
Gradov. She also attended Violin Master Classes in Nice, France
with Henrick Szering and Gerarld Poulet. In 1988 she came to US,
where she was awarded full scholarship to University of Iowa and
studied with Prof. Leopold La Fosse. Here she appeared in a
televised Master Class with Issac Stern. She then performed as an orchestra
member with many professional orchestras including Naples
Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony, Lyric Opera of Chicago, etc. Daniela is a very versatile musician. She
has shared the stage with many great stars over the years such
as Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Smokie Robinson, Kurt Elling,
among, many, many others. She continues to be a very active musician
and a very devoted teacher. You might see her perform on stage
or at a private party, recording in a studio or traveling to a
festival. If you were to ask her what she enjoys
most of it, this is what she will tell you: " Teaching. It is by
far the most rewarding aspect of my career. I was fortunate
enough to have incredible teachers who gave me everything
they've got each and every lesson! That is what I want to do for
my students. To be able to inspire someone through music, it is
not just my job, but simply a way of life for me and the only
one I know!"
For the music, most
wedding ceremonies have six major parts, each with their own special
requirements:
If you do not want to
choose individual songs for your ceremony, our experienced wedding musicians
will be able to play appropriate songs in the right places. However, picking out your
own music can be more meaningful and satisfying.
The Prelude
The purpose of the prelude music is to welcome
guests as they are being seated before the ceremony. It also should give a
cheerful yet subdued atmosphere, setting the stage for the solemnity of the
event. The prelude generally begins 15 minutes before the ceremony start time
since the ceremony may start a few minutes late. It
often includes 20+ minutes as guests are being seated and involves a
number of songs. Because of this, it’s best to give us an idea of the genre
of music you want but you do not need to select all the songs.
The Wedding Party’s Processional
The wedding party’s
processional marks the official beginning of the ceremony. It should have a slow
but flowing feel, ushering the beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the
wedding party down the aisle. Perhaps the classic example here is Canon in D by
Pachelbel, but many things work well.
The Bride’s Processional
The bride’s
processional can be an incredible moment, as memorable to everyone involved as
the vows or any other part of the ceremony. You should choose a very special
song here. If you go with Classical music, the obvious traditional choice is
Wagner’s Bridal Chorus “Here Comes the Bride”. Any piece that strikes you
as particularly beautiful or meaningful can be used here. Other popular choices
are The Prince Of Denmark’s March, music from Handel’s Watermusic Suite, or
Purcell’s Trumpet Tune.
The Interlude
The interlude can
actually be many different moments in the ceremony. A very loose definition
being any time there are no words being spoken for a minute or more. For most
ceremonies, the interlude is the unity candle, memorial candle, or rose
presentation. These are moments of quiet reflection, and the music you choose
should encourage this mood.
The Recessional
At last, time to
celebrate! The wedding officiant’s pronouncement of husband and wife is followed
by enthusiastic applause and joyous recessional music as the happy couple leads
the way back up the aisle. The song you choose should be bright and upbeat,
inviting everyone to celebrate your union. The top traditional choice for the
recessional is Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. A close second and third are
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy and The Trumpet Tune By Purcell, but any song with a
joyous feel that speaks to you will work well in this spot.
The Postlude
The postlude sets a
pleasant atmosphere as guests are leaving. It can last between 10-15 minutes, so
it’s best to treat the postlude like the prelude and simply give the us an idea
of what you want. Our experienced wedding musicians will play postlude music
that is refined but upbeat, adding the finishing touch to your beautiful
ceremony.
The best starting
point for specific ceremony music ideas is the repertoire list above. The songs
listed there are usually ones that the are requested frequently and we know work
very well. If you have a special request that is not in our repertoire please
let us know and we will do our best to make arrangements for it.
Some of the Most Popular and Timeless pieces in our Repertoire
include:
Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Wagner
Wedding March
Mendelssohn
Wedding March
Handel
The Royal Fireworks and Water Music
Suite
Handel
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba
Schubert
Ave Maria
Vivaldi
Largo from Winter From The Season
Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary
Purcell
Trumpet Tune
Pachelbel
Canon in D
Bach
Wachet auf
Bach
Arioso
Bach
Sheep may Safely Graze
Schumann
Traumeri
Franck
Panis Angelicus
Beethoven
Ode to Joy
Mozart
Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate
Mozart
Andante from Piano Concerto #21
Massenet
Meditation from Thais
Bach
Ave Maria
Mendelssohn
If with all your Hearts from Elijah
Bach
My Heart Ever Faithful
Bach
Air on the G String
from Suite #3 in D Major
Bach
Brandenburg Concerto # 2
Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze
from Cantata #208
Schubert
Mouret
Rondeau
(Masterpiece Theatre)
Purcell
Suite from the Fairy Queen
Handel
Handel
Handel
Minuet
Handel
Largo from
Xerxes
Bach
Bist du bei mir Bach
Vivaldi
The Four Seasons '' Excerpts
The Strings can also
provide the most exceptional Jazz music in the Chicagoland area
with award winning performances. True jazz played in the
classic style on violin like no other string ensemble is capable
of. Just ask and we'll be happy to provide sound
samples. The group can also do a full range of pop,
current and show tunes. Have a special song you'd
like? With a little advance notice, we can arrange it for
you!
Please feel
free to ask your consultant if you need assistance!
"The Trio
was wonderful. They arrived on time, the music was beautiful and
played with a smooth transition during the processional. We hired
you with very short notice and very much appreciated your efforts to
get there on a rainy day. All went very well!" - A. Hampton |
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