Live music for your wedding, gathering, or quiet evening.

For your most important moments, music played by a career performer. Barbara performs as part of Vivace, offering duo, trio, or string quartet, tailoring every programme to suit the room and the occasion.

Barbara performing with the Vivace trio

Choose the ensemble that suits your event

01

Violin & Cello

An intimate duo, warm and elegant for smaller ceremonies and gatherings.

02

Two Violins & Cello

A fuller trio sound with more harmonic range for a richer programme.

03

String Quartet

The complete classical sound for larger ceremonies and formal events.

All performances are part of Vivace. Whether duo or trio, it's the same trusted group.

What a wedding ceremony includes

We play 20 minutes prior to the ceremony as your guests arrive, then through each part of the ceremony itself:

  1. 1As the bridesmaids and groomsmen enter
  2. 2The processional, for the entrance of the bride
  3. 3The signing of the register
  4. 4The recessional

Add-ons (at additional cost)

Cocktails: immediately following the ceremony, in the same location.

Dinner: immediately following, in the same location.

Travel: events 1–2 hours beyond the local area will be charged extra. Please inquire for more information.

Song requests

Have a particular piece in mind? Send links to recordings or videos with your inquiry and we'll let you know what's possible.

Beyond weddings

Corporate & private functions

Dinners, corporate events and private gatherings. Cost depends on the amount of time requested. Tell us about your event and we'll prepare a quote.

To book your date

A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 secures your date. The balance is settled closer to the event once the programme and timing are confirmed.

From couples we've played for

Barbara and Stephen's musical performance at our wedding was absolutely beautiful. They catered their music choices to suit our theme and venue, and even learned two new songs I requested as a surprise. An incredibly talented duo, I'd recommend them to anyone.

Robyn & Tim · January 27, 2019

The music was the perfect backdrop to our ceremony. Professional, warm, and exactly what we hoped for.

Wedding client · Southwestern Ontario

Tell us about your event

Share your date, venue, and the kind of music you have in mind. Barbara replies personally to every booking inquiry.

Event inquiry