Live Music Weddings & Events
Beautiful live music for your most important occasions — from an intimate violin and harp duo to a full string quartet, tailored entirely to you.
Ray is a professional violinist and viola player available for weddings, private events, corporate functions and concerts across the south of England and London. He also works regularly with a trusted group of ensembles and performers — so whether you need a solo violinist or a full string quartet, Apollo can help.
Based In West Sussex
Coverage - West Sussex - Hampshire - Brighton - London
Travel Available across the south & London
Pricing Available on enquiry
M u s i c i a n s R a y W o r k s W i t h
Trusted Performers & Ensembles
Ray performs regularly with the musicians and ensembles below. When booking through Apollo, ask about combined availability — there may be savings available for group bookings.
Violin & Harp · Wedding & Events
Heather Wrighton
& Cadenza Duo
Heather is a RAM-trained harpist based in the south of England. Together, Ray and Heather perform as Cadenza Duo for weddings, private events and concerts, with a repertoire spanning classical favourites, popular songs and tango.
Booking both Ray and Heather through Apollo? Ask about combined availability and pricing.
String Quartet · Events
Kaleidoscope Music
One of the south of England's most established music agencies. Ray performs regularly with their string quartet, which is available for weddings, corporate events and concerts across the region.
Looking to book a string ensemble? Ask Ray about availability and combined rates.
String Quartet · Weddings & Concerts
The Britannia Quartet
A professional string quartet performing across the south of England and beyond, with a wide repertoire spanning classical, popular and contemporary music. Ray is a regular member of the quartet.
Booking the Britannia Quartet? Contact Ray through Apollo for availability and group rates.
Instrument Care
Need your instrument repaired or looking to buy?
Ray recommends CJB Violins & Repairs for all string instrument servicing, repairs, sales and hire. Run by a professional violist and NAMIR-registered repairer, CJB has been offering high quality instruments and expert repairs since 1995.
RepairsViolin, viola, cello and bow repairs to professional standard
SalesStudent to professional level instruments available
HireInstrument hire for smaller sizes before committing to purchase
AccessVisits by appointment only — contact via cjbviolins.co.uk
Repertoire
Music for every moment
Classical
From Bach and Handel to Mozart and beyond — timeless music for timeless occasions.
Folk & Traditional
Beautiful arrangements of folk and traditional music, perfect for more relaxed or rustic settings.
Popular & Contemporary
Elegant arrangements of popular songs and film music — a favourite for ceremonies and receptions.
Requests
Have a piece in mind? We take requests — just get in touch when you enquire.
Get in Touch
Let's make your day sound beautiful
Tell us about your event — the date, the venue, the kind of music you have in mind — and we'll get back to you with everything you need to know.