

Ntombi is a Manchester quartet consisting of strings and oboe, founded by four Royal Northern College of Music graduates. As experienced orchestral and chamber musicians they have appeared at weddings and events nationwide, and have performed as far afield as Japan. If you would like something a bit more unusual than the traditional string quartet to enhance your special event, please do get in touch.
The quartet has performed at various venues in North West England and beyond, providing entertainment to a range of corporate and private clients:
Venues
Clients
Ntombi recently performed at:
Arley Hall, Cheshire
Bodysgallan Hall, North Wales
Bramhall Hall, Cheshire
Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire
Deansgate Hilton Hotel, Manchester
Eyam Hall, Derbyshire
Inglewood Manor, Cheshire
Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
Mere Golf and Country Club, Cheshire
Midland Hotel, Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
Meols Hall, Southport
Mottram Hall, Cheshire
Peckforton Castle, Cheshire
Rookery Hall, Cheshire
Sapporo Restaurant, Manchester
Scaitcliffe Hall, Lancashire
Shrigley Hall, Cheshire
Stockport Town Hall, Cheshire
Thornton Manor, Wirral
Recent clients include:
Toyota
Manchester Airport (Star Awards)
Macclesfield College (Royal opening)
Mike Constantia Artistes
Sapporo Restaurant
Fab! (Weddings)
Heathcotes
Eventures (Weddings)
Entertainment Today (Weddings)
Chemical Industries Association (International conference)
Thornton Manor
Brides and Individuals across the UK
Weddings and civil ceremonies
Weddings are often so much more memorable with the perfect music. Ntombi can design a package to suit your
specific needs and can provide music for all, or selected parts of your day. The package can include any of the following:
To assist with your choices, a sample of suggested music can be found in the repertoire section. You can also listen to Ntombi's music clips which includes excerpts from the most popular wedding music. If you would like to discuss how Ntombi can contribute to your special day do not hesitate to contact the quartet.
Corporate events
The unique timbre of oboe and strings will add that extra touch of class to your event.
Ntombi has performed at conference and themed dinners, promotions, awards ceremonies, cultural events,
birthday parties and exclusive business events. Whether you prefer classical, pop or jazz, the quartet has an extensive
repertoire to suit your event. A selection from Ntombi's playlist can be viewed in the repertoire section. We can also accommodate special requests for themed events at a nominal fee.
Ntombi can advise on music choices for your event and accommodate special requests not appearing in the standard repertoire list at a nominal fee. Below you can find a selection of music Ntombi can provide at weddings or corporate events:
Pre-ceremony/signing of the register
Air on the G String - JS Bach
Hornpipe from Water Music Suite - Handel
O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
Canon in D major - Pachelbel
Salut d'Amour - Elgar
Processional
Wedding March - Wagner
Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
Someone to Watch over Me - Gershwin
Recessional
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Minuet - Boccherini
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Drinks reception/wedding breakfast
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
Humoresque - Dvorak
Flower Duet - Delibes
Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Sleeping Beauty Waltz - Tchaikovsky
Polovotsian Dances - Borodin
Gabriel's Oboe - The Mission
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Lion King
All You Need Is Love - Love Actually
My Heart Will Go On - Titanic
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Something - Beatles
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
I Don't Wan't to Miss a Thing - Armageddon
Meditation - Massenet
This represents a selection from Ntombi's function repertoire list. The quartet can tailor the playlist to suit your event.
Classical
Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
Air on the G String - Bach
Vivace - Corelli
Largo - Handel
Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Canon - Pachelbel
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
Humoresque - Dvorak
Oboe Quartet - Mozart
Traumerei - Schumann
Flower duet - Borodin
Divertimenti - Mozart
Norweigan Dances - Grieg
Film music
Gabriel's Oboe - The Mission
Can you feel the love tonight - Lion King
Moon River - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Over the Rainbow - Wizard of Oz
All you need is love - Love Actually
Popular and jazz
Tango - Albeniz
Embraceable You - Gershwin
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Swanee - Gershwin
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Yesterday - Beatles
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Three little maids - Mikado
Fly me to the moon - Howard
Bluesette - Thielemans
Ntombi will ensure that you are 100% happy with the quality and choice of music at your event. Previous clients have praised
the quartet's professionalism and high standard of performance. Click on the links below to view some of their comments:
Laura and Nick:
"We just wanted to thank you for the beautiful performance at our wedding. We have received SO many compliments! Thank you so much."
Mother of the bride:
"I thought you played beautifully and one guest, who is an accomplished musician himself, commented on the high standard of your playing...thank you very much indeed, and I have to say I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others."
Steve and Ruth:
"Thank you for yesterday, we had an amazing day and the music you played was fantastic. Many of our guests commented on how great you were. We would definitely recommend you to all our friends."
Robert and Kathleen:
“Thank you for your lovely music. Everyone commented on how beautiful the music sounded outside, and it really set the atmosphere for an enjoyable evening.”
Andrea from Fabulous Day Wedding Planning:
“I just want to thank the quartet for your excellent performance. You sounded
fantastic during the service and drinks reception and the Registrar – who I would imagine
has seen quite a few strings commented on your performance and versatility. You were also
very professional – turning up early and being well presented.”
Sarah from Fab! Event Management:
“Thank you SO much for all of your hard work for the wedding. You were all brilliant
and everybody commented on how fantastic you were.”
Book Ntombi
If you already have the details of your event you can make on online booking enquiry.
If you have any questions regarding the booking process or have specific requirements that you would like to discuss, do not hesitate to contact us.
t 07752 806 531
e info@ntombiquartet.com
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