"Stringspace are absolutely MAGNIFICENT!....Also, we are looking like being a feature wedding in Cosmo Bridal out in Feb 07. We have highlighted your services."

Michelle & Paul. Dec 2006.

"Thank you so much for being a part of our day, the girls were amazing and they set the tone like you wouldn’t believe… I hope they had fun cause everyone else did listening to them. Their rendition of fields of gold by Sting was beautiful – we wish we could’ve taped it!"

Amara - wedding @ Melbourne Town Hall.

" We have another event coming up for Christmas that we would really like you to do. I want to book you for everything, you are great." Alannah Hill. Oct , 2008.

" The CD is absolutely divine" - Alannah Hill management Chapel Street Store, Melbourne.

"The performance was brilliant! Thanks very much Lucie." Damien. Oct 2006

"The string quartet were beautiful! Thanks for your help in organising." Anita

"The musicians added so much to the garden atmosphere and the guests have since raved about their particularly polished performance. One guest was so impressed that he decided to get up a sing along with them! Thanks again."

Natalie & Simon. 2007

"Everyone had a wonderful time and are still raving about the Stringspace Quartet. Thank you so much for your assistance in setting this up and ensuring everything went smoothly and perfectly." Ains & Konrad. Feb 2007

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Ainslie & Konrad. Feb 2007

"We had a wonderful wedding and honeymoon. The music was beautiful. My mother just loved hearing them as did Michael and many other guests commented also. We will certainly hold onto your details for any further celebrations." Deborah. Botanic Gardens Restaurant. Oct 2006.

Stringspace: the Melbourne artists

Stringspace are Melbourne's leading classical string musicians. They perform with Australia's most high profile orchestra's including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria & the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Stringspace musicians are perfect for your corporate event, wedding or party.

Latest news: Stringspace provided string musicians to perform at the Christian Dior perfume launch on 11th February 2010.

* Stringspace String Quartet performed for fashion designer Alannah Hill @ a VIP Soiree event held at her Chapel Street Melbourne Store.

"We have another event coming up for Christmas that we would really like you to do. I want to book you for everything, you are great." Alannah Hill.

" The CD is absolutely divine" - Alannah Hill management Chapel Street Store, Melbourne.

* Stringspace provided backstage music for Andre Rieu's VIP Ticketek events at Rod Laver Arena on his 2009 Australian Tour.

* Stringspace performed for a Private Luncheon Recital hosted by the Australian Film Director Peter Weir. (2009)

"We loved the Stringspace recital last Friday, thank you so much for your help in organising this for Peter and the crew." Kerry - Post Production Assistant for "The Way Back."

APEC Summit

Stringspace were chosen by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to be the feature String Quartet at the APEC summit luncheon hosted by John Howard for the President of the People's Republic of China - His Excellency Hu Jintao at the Sofitel Wentworth. This event was also attended by Former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Gough Whitlam and the now current Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Stringspace also provided music for the APEC luncheon hosted by the former Australian Prime Minister John Howard in honour of His Excellency Vladimir Putin - President of the Russian Federation at Guillaumes - Sydney Opera House. This event was also attended by PM Kevin Rudd

Madeleine:

• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Performed as a violin soloist for Stringspace on Home & Away.
• Violin soloist with Orchestra Victoria in "The New Romantics" Australian Ballet program. June 2007.
• Performed the Bruch Violin Concerto as violin soloist with Orchestra Victoria in the Australian Ballets production of "Paquita" . June 2007
• Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Sinfonia (Concertmaster).
• Past Principal player of Australian Youth Orchestra.
• Performed as the violin soloist at a Paris Hilton product launch.
• Performed with Stringspace for the following companies: Escada, Estee Lauder, Sir Richard Branson (Virgin Home Loans Launch), Macquarie Bank, Ferrari Launch,Australian Stock Exchange, SwissRe and the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA).
• Scholarship holder at the National Academy of Music.
• Gold Medal winner in the Brisbane Violin Competition 2007.
• Dancing With the Stars (2008).
• Tasmanian Symphony (2008).
• Performed in the 2008 Logies Award Night.
• Recipient of a full Scholarship to perform at the Lucerne Festival Academy with Pierre Boulez and Ensemble Intercontemporin. (July, 2008)


Australian Ballet - New Romantics Nov, 2007 review in the Melbourne Age:

"The music overall is superb, with wonderful playing from cellist Emma-Jane Murphy in Constant Variants, and from violin soloists Madeleine Boud and Evgeny Sorkin and piano soloist Stuart Macklin in After the Rain, well supported by Orchestra Victoria under the baton of Nicolette Fraillon".

Aaron:

• Gold Medal for Most Outstanding String Player - Dandenong Festival of Music and Art.
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Most Outstanding Violinist - Dandenong Festival of Music and Art
• Performed as a soloist with the Chamber Orchestra of Cologne (Germany). Including a duo solo encore at the Sydney Opera House and numerous concerts in Europe & Canada.
• Westpac Bank Scholarship for Most Promising Student at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
• Most outstanding Violinist of Competition - Manningham Eisteddfod.
• Featured Artist on ABC FM's Young Australia.
• Has completed the Advanced Performer Program at the National Academy of Music on Scholarship.
• Concertmaster of the Australian Pops Orchestra.
• String Quartet Debut at Carnegie Hall, New York City. (2008)
• Completed a Masters in Violin Performance degree from Melbourne University.

Cerid:

• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa (Japan)
• Orchestra Victoria
• Adelaide Symphony
• Tasmanian Symphony
• In 2008 Cerid enjoyed her debut String Quartet performance at Carnegie Hall, New York City
• MSO Tours of Europe & Asia
• Australian Chamber Soloists
• Melbourne Symphony Chamber Players
• Cerid has also shared the stage with Ben Folds, Harry Connick Jr, Pavarotti & Paul Kelly.
• Musicals include: Les Miserables, Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera.
• John Butler album - "Sunrise over Sea"
• Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set "The Moon Looked On".

Helen I:

• Erica Haas award for Chamber Music
• Completed the Advanced Performer Program at the National Academy on Scholarship.
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
• Performance on The Panel with Alex Lloyd.
• Orchestra Victoria.
• Performed on the John Butler CD.
• Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
• Principal Viola of the Camerata Orchestra.
• Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
• The Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra.
• Performed on stage with Pavarotti

Svetlana:

• Sydney Symphony
• Melbourne Symphony
• Guest lead cellist with Orchestra Victoria. (2008)
• The Cologne Cello Sextet (Germany)
• The Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Germany)
• Singapore Symphony
• North German Radio Orchestra
• Melbourne International Festival
• Musik Triennale Koln - Festival
• Performed with Jon Bon Jovi
• Performed with Il Divo
• Studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatorium of Music (High School for gifted students)
• Peabody Conservatorium
• Cologne Hochschule of Music where she graduated with a Soloists Diploma.

"Well it’s been nearly 7 months and still people talk about the music. Again I must thank you (belatedly) for the professional service your company provides. You are an absolute delight to deal with and have no hesitation in recommending you in the future." Alex

Helen A:

• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Won the leading Piano Trio and the Audience Choice Award in the 2001 Australian National Chamber Music Competition
• Acting deputy concertmaster with Orchestra Victoria.
• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
• Schoenberg Festival in Vienna

Erkki V:

• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Melbourne Symphony
• Orchestra Victoria
• Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
• Ensemble Moderne (Frankfurt)
• Ensemble MusikFabrik(Dusseldorf/Koln)
• Live Broadcast as a soloist with Melbourne Symphony
• Melbourne Festival
• Composed and performed multimedia works at various venues around Melbourne, including the Melbourne Museum.
• Exhibited as a cross-media artist in Finland, Spain and Melbourne.

Zoe:

• Graduate of the Victoria College of the Arts
• Studied at the Vienna Hochscule
• Studied at the Guildhall School of Music (London) - Australia Council Grant
• Soloist with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
• Soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• London Symphony Orchestra
• Melbourne Symphony
• Violin instructor to Russell Crowe on Master and Commander
• #2 in the Australian Chamber Orchestra (Assistant leader to Richard Tognetti)
• Assistant Concertmaster - Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Jennen N-K:

• Born in Melbourne in 1983
• Winner of the 16th International Gisbourne Music Competition.
• Studied at the National Academy of Music on full scholarship.
• Toured Europe as Concertmaster of the Australian Youth Orchestra.
• Guest Principal Violinist with Orchestra Victoria.(OV)
• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Has performed as a violin soloist with the Melbourne Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony and Christchurch Symphony. (New Zealand
• Violin Soloist in Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.
• Guest Concertmaster for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
• Has performed on commercials, feature films and tv including Dancing With the Stars.
• Broadcasted on Channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and 31 and on many radio stations including ABC Classic FM and ABC Radio National.
• Winner of the 8th Kendall National Violin Competition
• Toured the USA with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Claire:

• 2010 Sydney Symphony String Quartet emerging artist program
• Melbourne Symphony Young Artist Award - recording the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto as Soloist.
• Mars Young Performer Award
• 1st Class Honours in the University of Melbourne Program for High Achievers
• Finalist in the Hepzhibah Menuhin Award
• Concertmaster of the VCA Symphony & Chamber Orchestras
• Melbourne International Arts Festival with Chamber Music Australia.
• Performed as soloist with the Melbourne String Ensemble, Melbourne Symphony, Frankston Symphony Orchestra, Preston Symphony Orchestra, the Victorian College of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, and in 2008 performed as soloist with The Melbourne Musicians Orchestra.
• National Gallery of Victoria VCA concert series
• Art Gallery of New South Wales Sunday concert series
• Featured and broadcast on 3MBS FM and on 'rising stars' on ABC Classic FM.
• In 2007 Claire was a prize winner performing the Bruch violin Concerto in the prestigious Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition (Townsville).
• In 2008 Claire was a semi-finalist in the Kendall National violin competition and was a Finalist performer in the 2008 National Geelong Advertiser Music competition. She has also recently won the Alastair Scott Prize.
• Stringspace - performed in a string quartet for Alannah Hill at her VIP client night.
• Stringspace - performed in a String Duo for an Andre Rieu VIP event hosted by Ticketek in Oct, 2009.
• Performs regularly for Stringspace in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Zoe W:

• Bachelor of Music with 1st Class Honours at the Tasmanian Conservatorium
• Scholarship holder at the National Academy of Music, Melbourne.
• Performs regularly with Melbourne Symphony
• Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
• North Netherlands Orchestra
• Jan Sedivka Music Scholarship
• listed on the Deans Roll of Academic Excellence in 2001 and 2002
• Stringspace - performed in a String Duo for an Andre Rieu VIP event hosted by Ticketek in Oct, 2009.

Caleb:

• Bachelor of Music Graduate of the Elder Conservatorium, Adelaide.(2003)
• Honours Degree, Elder Conservatorium.
• Studied at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne with Alice Waten. (2006)
• Full time member of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 2006

Matt H:

• Masters Degree at Manhattan School of Music on full scholarship.
• Cellist with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra until 2008.
• Sydney Conservatorium (BMUS)
• Big Brother Scholarship holder for studies in the UK.
• Performed with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra.
• Performed with the string principals of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in a series of Chamber Music concerts in New York.

Stringspace Testimonials:

"The musicians added so much to the garden atmosphere and the guests have since raved about their particularly polished performance. One guest was so impressed that he decided to get up and sing along with them!" Natalie & Simon -

"The music was fabulous! I was extremely pleased with the overall presentation of the performance". Marie

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"Just wanted to write a quick note of thanks – the performers were fantastic, great musicians and very professional. Would gladly recommend Stringspace for other functions of events." Raoul

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"I’ve been meaning to write to give yourself and the Stringspace team a HUGE thank you for providing such beautiful music at our wedding on November 5th. The musicians were absolutely fantastic and extremely professional!! All our guests particularly loved ‘Bittersweet Symphony’. We had so many comments about how beautiful the music was. The whole process was incredibly hassle free, which was a huge relief considering we gave you such short notice. We can’t thank you enough! We will definitely be recommending you." Emma & Keith

Previous Stringspace Melbourne Bookings have included the following venues:

• Kellybrook Winery
• Gardens House Restaurant,Botanic Gardens
• The Waterfront Restaurant,Port Melbourne - Wedding Proposal.
• St Johns Lutheran Church,Southbank
• SuMac @ Southbank
• St Peters Church, Epping.
• Private residence @ Kew - Surprise Party.
• St Joseph's Church, Port Melbourne
• The Park Hyatt @ Parliament Square
• Maroondah Reservoir Park
• Tatra Receptions, Mt Dandenong
• Presentation Chapel, Windsor
• UBS - Exhibition Street, Melbourne
• Pioneer Gardens - Kings Domain
• Landcare International Convention @ the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (2006)
• Butleigh Wooton, Kew (July, 2007) - wedding.
• Stones of The Yarra Valley, Coldstream.(July, 2007) - wedding
• Potters Cottage, Warrandyte (Aug, 2007) - wedding
• Stones of the Yarra, Coldstream (Aug, 2007) - wedding
• Melbourne Town Hall - The Yarra Room (Sep, 2007) - wedding
• Inverloch - private residence (Sep, 2007) - wedding
• Glen Iris - private residence (Sep, 2007) - Private Birthday Party
• Templestowe - private residence (Oct, 07) - Wedding
• Ballara Receptions - Eltham (Oct, 07) - wedding reception.
• St Brigid's Catholic Church - Fitzroy North (Oct, 07) - wedding
• St Peter's Church - East Melbourne - (Oct, 07) - wedding
• Grossi Florentino's - East Melbourne - (Oct, 07) - reception
• St Peter's Anglican Church - Jamieson (Nov, 07) - wedding
• Riverbank @ Howqua Dale - (Nov, 07) - wedding canapes.
• St Joan of Arc - Brighton - (Nov, 07) - wedding
• Como House - South Yarra - (Nov, 07) - wedding
• The Windsor Hotel - Spring Street, Melbourne. (Nov, 07)
• Taxodium Lawn - Botanic Gardens (Nov, 07) - wedding
• Roundstone Vineyard - Yarra Glen (Dec, 07) - wedding
• Roselyn Court Homestead - Essendon (Jan, 08) - wedding
• Windmill Gardens Chapel - Rockbank (Jan, 08) - wedding
• St Augustine's Church - Bourke Street, Melbourne. - wedding
• St Mary's Catholic Church, St Kilda (Jan, 08) - wedding
• Willow Creek Winery, Merricks North (Feb, 08) - wedding
• Somerville - Private residence ( March, 08)
• Chateau Yerring (March, 08)
• Hardy's Jewellery Store, Collins Street, Melbourne.(Melb. Fashion Week)
• National Gallery of Victoria - Gardens Restaurant (March, 08)
• St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Brighton. (March, 08)
• The Sebel Heritage, Yarra Valley (March, 08) - wedding
• Bulnarring - Private residence (April, 08)
• Alowyn - Yarra Glen (April, 08) - wedding
• The Willows - St Kilda (July, 08) - wedding
• Zinc @ Federation Square (July, 08) - wedding
• Rupertswood Mansion, Sunbury (Jul, 08) - wedding
• Butleigh Wootton, Kew (Jul, 08) - wedding
• Nymphaia Lake, Botanical Gardens (Aug, 08) - wedding
• Lyrebird Falls, Kallista (Sep, 08) - wedding
• St Paul's Cathedral (Oct, 08) - wedding
• National Gallery of Victoria (Oct, 08)
• Alannah Hill Chapel Street VIP client evening (Oct, 08)
• Newman College, Melbourne Uni (Oct, 08) - wedding
• Oakridge Estate, Coldstream (Oct, 08) - wedding
• The Prince Hotel, St Kilda (Nov, 08) - wedding
• Nymphaia Lake East, Botanical Gardens (Nov, 08) - wedding
• The Boathouse, Kew (Nov, 08) - wedding
• Como House, South Yarra (Nov, 08) - wedding
• Butleigh Wootton, Kew (8 Nov, 08) - wedding
• Butleigh Wootton, Kew (29 Nov, 08) - wedding
• Australian Institute of Management, St Kilda - Christmas Party (Dec, 08)
• Pioneer Gardens, Kings Domain (Jan, 09) - wedding
• Kingswood Golf Club, Dingley Village (Feb, 09) - wedding
• Werribee Mansion, Werribee Park (Feb, 09) - wedding
• Fitzroy Private Residence (Feb, 09) - wedding
• Como House + Ascot House (Mar, 09) - wedding
• Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick (Mar, 09) - wedding
• Cloude Hill, Olinda (Mar, 09) - wedding
• Spray Farm, Bellarine (Mar, 09) - wedding
• Dickens Manor, Elwood (Apr, 09) - wedding.
• St Patrick's Cathedral (Apr, 09) - wedding.
• The Dome, Collins Street, City (June, 09) - wedding.
• Greek Orthodox Church Steps - St Haralambos, Templestowe (June, 09)
• The Willows (Sep, 09) - wedding.
• MCG Grand Final - Melbourne Cricket Club Sponsors Event (26 Sep, 09)
• Yarrawonga Secondary College workshops (Sep, 09)
• The Carousel , Albert Park (Oct, 09)
• Andre Rieu backstage VIP events @ Rod Laver Arena (30 Oct - 1 Nov 09)
• Brighton International ( Nov, 09) - wedding reception
• Inglewood Estate (14 Nov, 09) - wedding
• Langham Hotel, Southbank (Nov, 09) - wedding reception
• Directioneering @ Gallery 101 Collins Street (Nov, 09)
• Inglewood Estate (29 Nov, 09) - wedding
• Australian Institute of Management Christmas Party, St Kilda (Dec, 09)
• Forever New Clothing event @ Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (Dec, 09)
• The Park Hyatt (Dec, 09) - wedding reception
• Vines of Red Hill (Dec, 09) - wedding
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maidstone (Jan, 10) - wedding
• Birthday Party @ Mt Martha (Feb, 10)
• St Joseph's Catholic Church (Feb, 10) - wedding
• Port Melbourne Yacht Club (Feb, 10) - wedding reception
• Le Pines, Ferntree Gully (Feb, 10)
• Malvern East - private party (Feb, 10)
• Sunshine North - commitment ceremony (Feb, 10)
• Stones of the Yarra, Coldstream (Feb, 10) - wedding
• Dog Flat Lawn, Botanical Gardens (Feb, 10) - wedding
• St Patrick's Catholic Church, Lilydale (Feb, 10) - wedding
• Poet's Lane Receptions, Sherbrooke (Feb, 10) - wedding reception