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Most popular string quartets & violinists in Italy

Vocal Bow
Vocal Bow
Strings & Vocal, Band & DJ Live
€1,000 - €2,500
Florence, Italy
10 reviews
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Mythos Strings
Mythos Strings
Electric & Acoustic String Group
£750 - £5,000
London, UK & Italy
17 reviews
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Beats & Cello
Beats & Cello
DJ & Cello Duo
€1,500 - €2,500
Perugia, Italy
26 reviews
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The Puglia String Quartet
The Puglia String Quartet
Wedding String Quartet
€869 (avg. price)
Puglia, Italy
13 reviews
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The Italy String Quartet
The Italy String Quartet
Wedding String Quartet
€4,092 (avg. price)
Bologna, Italy
16 reviews
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Sparkle Strings
Sparkle Strings
String Quartet
€1,500 - €2,000
Puglia, Italy
5 reviews
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Violin & Vibes
Violin & Vibes
Wedding Violinist & DJ
€923 (avg. price)
Taranto, Puglia, Italy
7 reviews
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Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo
Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo
Cello & Piano Duo
€853 (avg. price)
Tuscany, Italy
22 reviews
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The Italy Gypsy Band
The Italy Gypsy Band
Gypsy & Swing Band
€1,740 (avg. price)
Bologna, Italy
10 reviews
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Dolce Vita Duo
Dolce Vita Duo
Violin & Guitar Duo
€1,167 (avg. price)
Vicenza, Italy
4 reviews
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Tuscany Virtuosi
Tuscany Virtuosi
String Quartet & Opera Singers
€1,000 - €4,000
Florence, Italy
7 reviews
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Splendour Duo
Splendour Duo
Violin & Cello Duo
€850 - €2,000
Padua, Italy
4 reviews
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The Tuscany Folk Band
The Tuscany Folk Band
Italian Folk Band
€1,423 (avg. price)
Tuscany, Italy
152 reviews
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Armonia String Quartet
Armonia String Quartet
String Quartet
€1,974 (avg. price)
Sicily, Italy
6 reviews
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The Florence String Quartet
The Florence String Quartet
String Quartet, Trio and Duo
€750 - €1,000
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
121 reviews
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The Milan String Group
The Milan String Group
String Quartet
€2,368 (avg. price)
Milan, Italy
8 reviews
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The Ravenna Violinist
The Ravenna Violinist
Wedding Violinist & Singer
€800 - €5,000
Florence, Italy
4 reviews
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Fede Strings Collective
Fede Strings Collective
Solo Violin & String Group
€1,000 - €3,500
Lake Garda, Italy
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Italian String Quartet
Italian String Quartet
Wedding String Quartet
€1,477 (avg. price)
Turin, Piedmont, Italy
14 reviews
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The Two Violins
The Two Violins
Wedding Violin Duo
€926 (avg. price)
Puglia, Italy
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About Our Hand-Picked Professional String Quartets Available in Italy

Members of our string quartets have trained at some of the most prestigious music colleges Italy, including Conservatorio Statale di Musica "Santa Cecilia" (Rome), Conservatorio Statale di Musica (Benevento) and Conservatorio di Musica "S.Pietro a Majella" (Naples).

Most string quartets are also able to offer a string duo or string trio for your wedding in Italy.

View Some of Our Italy String Quartets Performing Live...

Vocal Bow - Quartet Showreel 2026
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Vocal Bow
Vocal Bow - Quartet Showreel 2026
Vocal Bow
The Puglia String Quartet - Live Showreel 2026
2:44
The Puglia String Quartet
The Puglia String Quartet - Live Showreel 2026
The Puglia String Quartet
The Italy String Quartet - Promo Video 2026
1:29
The Italy String Quartet
The Italy String Quartet - Promo Video 2026
The Italy String Quartet
Sparkle Strings - Live Showreel 2026
2:24
Sparkle Strings
Sparkle Strings - Live Showreel 2026
Sparkle Strings
Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo - Live Promo 2026
3:15
Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo
Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo - Live Promo 2026
Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo
The Tuscany Folk Band - Live Promo 2026
1:15
The Tuscany Folk Band
The Tuscany Folk Band - Live Promo 2026
The Tuscany Folk Band
Armonia String Quartet - Promo Video 2026
3:02
Armonia String Quartet
Armonia String Quartet - Promo Video 2026
Armonia String Quartet
The Florence String Quartet - Live Showreel 2026
1:55
The Florence String Quartet
The Florence String Quartet - Live Showreel 2026
The Florence String Quartet
Italian String Quartet - Bonus Showreel 2026
15:44
Italian String Quartet
Italian String Quartet - Bonus Showreel 2026
Italian String Quartet
Laura Violin - Live Showreel 2026
4:18
Laura Violin
Laura Violin - Live Showreel 2026
Laura Violin
Bella Quartet - Promo Video 2026
3:03
Bella Quartet
Bella Quartet - Promo Video 2026
Bella Quartet

Reviews from local events in Italy

This band was amazing! You must hire them- professional, fun, happy and just want to make you and your guests have a great time. 5 stars! Could not recommend more highly, they were awesome!

Mary Cantwell · 11 Sep 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Piazza del Popolo, Pacentro, Italy
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The Tuscany Folk Band was the best surprise for all of our guests! They brought so much energy to our Welcome Pizza Party and set the perfect tone for the entire weekend. As everyone eased into the celebration, they added such an authentic Italian atmosphere that made the evening feel incredibly special. By the end of the night, our guests were dancing in circles, singing, and swaying together! We also had two birthdays that evening, and the band went above and beyond by singing Happy Birthday and making each celebration feel so fun and exciting. They even created a special song for the bride using my name, which had everyone smiling and singing along! The Tuscany Folk Band set the bar incredibly high and gave us the strongest start to our wedding weekend. We had the absolute best time and couldn’t have asked for a more fun, memorable, and festive way to welcome our guests!

Katia Vlachos · 10 Sep 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at SPAO Borgo San Pietro Aquaeortus, Umbria, Italy
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They were excellent! All the guests complimented them on their skill. If I were to go back, I would choose them again. Extremely satisfied.

Laura Castelli · 8 Sep 2026
Booked The Milan String Group for a wedding at Azienda Vitivinicola e Agriturismo di Enrico Crola, Mezzomerico, Italy
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We could not have been happier with The Tuscany Folk Band! They were absolutely incredible and brought such a special energy to our wedding at Lake Como. From the very first song, they created the perfect atmosphere and had our guests smiling, singing, and dancing. The musicians are not only extremely talented, but also warm, professional, and an absolute pleasure to have as part of our celebration. Their music felt authentic, joyful, and so perfectly Italian — exactly what we had imagined for our wedding weekend. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved the band! They truly helped make the evening unforgettable and gave us memories we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend The Tuscany Folk Band highly enough. If you are looking for live music for a wedding or celebration in Italy, book them — you will be so happy you did! 🤍🇮🇹🎶 Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our wedding and making the evening so special!

Alexander Hotait · 19 Aug 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Villa Lario, Lake Como, Italy
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Easy communication leading up to the day of the event and flawless experience during their performance! Totally recommended for anyone looking for this extra magical touch.

Hanine · 6 Sep 2026
Booked Tuscany Virtuosi for a wedding at Fattoria La Loggia, Tuscany, Italy
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The best!!! We couldn’t imagine our wedding without them. They were SO much fun, so personable and made the night feel exactly how we always hoped it would. They played throughout apertivo and then were so much fun and interactive in between courses during dinner. Everybody was up and dancing throughout the night right along with them.

Annie Mattone · 31 Jul 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Il Castello di San Ruffino, Pisa, Italy
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After reading all the incredible reviews, we knew we were in good hands with the Tuscan folk band! We booked them for entertainment at our welcome party, and they were everything we dreamed of and more. They kept our guests dancing the entire night and were truly one of the highlights of our wedding weekend! Almost a month has passed, and we still have guests talking about how fantastic they were. Grazie mille for making our welcome party an evening to remember! <3

Yasemin & Ersen Aziz · 13 Aug 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne, Volterra, Italy
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We couldn’t recommend the Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo enough! They were absolutely incredible on our wedding day and made the ceremony and drinks reception feel so special. They played every song request we asked for, and they played them beautifully. We had so many of our guests commenting on how lovely the music was and how beautifully they played. They were also so professional and easy to work with from start to finish. We’re so glad we chose them to be part of our wedding day — thank you so much for helping make it even more special! ❤️

Thu-Hoang Nguyen · 29 Aug 2026
Booked Tuscan Cello & Piano Duo for a wedding at Villa Le Bolli, Province of Siena, Italy
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We are so happy we chose Annalisa for our wedding ceremony!! She was great at communicating with us and we have received many compliments regarding her performance. Highly recommended booking her for your wedding!

Jose · 27 Aug 2026
Booked Annalisa Strings for a wedding at Dimora dei Lari-Charme Experience, Bacoli, Italy
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I couldn’t recommend Splendour Duo enough. Their communication beforehand was fantastic. They even learnt two songs for the ceremony she previously hadn’t played before and they sounded AMAZING. Splendour Duo's entire performance was magical. She was incredible and I would recommend to anyone!

Adi Kurdyla · 26 Aug 2026
Booked Splendour Duo for a wedding in Tuscany, Italy
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We booked the Tuscany Folk Band for our welcome dinner at Casale de Pasquinelli and they were great! They were punctual, professional, and they kept the evening lively and fun. They had everyone up dancing and singing. They took requests from guests which proved they had a very wide repertoire of songs. We were pleasantly surprised at the variety of songs and their musical talent. Would definitely recommend and book them again!

Karen Hirsch · 12 Aug 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Casale de' Pasquinelli, Lucca, Italy
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We booked The Tuscany Folk Band through FixTheMusic for our dinner set at Castello di Fighine, and they were incredible! Lorenzo on violin, Fabrizio on accordion, and Mario as lead singer and bass player brought so much warmth, energy, and charm to our celebration. They performed an awesome acoustic set featuring traditional Italian classics like Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano, Volare, Bella Ciao, and Che La Luna. All our guests were completely delighted and sang along, especially during Eh Cumpari with the friscaleto, which was our absolute favourite moment. Communication and booking through FixTheMusic were completely seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better band for our Italian wedding dinner!

Alexandru Ardelean · 5 Aug 2026
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Castello di Fighine, Siena, Italy
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Electric String Quartets in Italy for Weddings and Events

Electric string quartets for hire are also available in Italy. They are particularly popular at corporate events and cocktail parties.

A String Quartet Can Perform a Wide Variety of Music

String quartets are able to perform in a variety of styles, such as classical, jazz, pop and Bollywood.

Hiring a wedding string quartet in Italy for your wedding ceremony, wedding reception or wedding breakfast is a particularly popular choice and always adds a touch of class to any event. For a Bollywood string quartet, Italy also offers a vast array of choice.

So if you’re looking to hire the best string quartet Italy has to offer, make an enquiry through FixTheMusic.

How Much Does a Wedding String Quartet in Italy Cost?

Italy string quartets generally charge €1,000 - €3,000 to perform at wedding ceremonies or wedding receptions, but the price depends on several factors, such as how long you require them to perform and if you require them to learn specific music for your wedding or event. The average cost to hire a string quartet in Italy on FixTheMusic for a wedding is €1,359.

You can submit an enquiry to receive offers directly from our curated selection of Italy-based string quartets on FixTheMusic, and once you've made your choice, you can book and pay securely online.

So if you’re looking to hire a local string quartet, Italy has a wide array of world-class professional string quartets to choose from and available to book securely on FixTheMusic.

Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hiring a String Quartet for Your Wedding or Event...

We've put together some frequently asked questions for how to hire a string quartet for your wedding or party, including in relation to average hire costs, based on verified bookings on our platform. Have a read of our list below, which we hope will be helpful to you.

You can also read our Essential Guide to Hiring a Wedding String Quartet

What instruments make up a string quartet?

A traditional string quartet includes 2 violins, a viola and a cello. The first violin will usually perform the melody, whilst the other instruments provide the supporting harmony and bass line. If you hire an electric string quartet, then the musicians will perform on electric instruments – these can sometimes be enhanced by LED lights which can look incredible.

What do string quartets require?

String quartets will require chairs — armless dining chairs are perfect. String quartets do not provide their own lighting, so they will need good overhead lighting (please note that candles are not sufficiently bright). They will also require a secure dressing room to change and leave belongings. Some string bands will request some simple food and drink on the day, especially at longer bookings. Your string quartet will usually make you aware of this in advance of the event.

How much does it cost to hire a string quartet for a wedding?

The average cost of a string quartet for a wedding is £950 or €1,110. This assumes the booking is for one part of the wedding day only (e.g. ceremony or drinks reception) and is for the full string quartet (two violins, a viola and cello). The price will vary according to the length of time you book the string quartet for, whether you decide to book a string trio or duo instead, and whether the musicians have to charge for any expenses (such travel costs or accommodation). The best prices will be obtained by hiring a local string quartet for your wedding.

Can string quartets play outdoors?

Yes, most string quartets will be able to play outside during the summer months (May to September) but please bear the following in mind. String quartets require a completely flat surface, so if they are playing on grass, please check that it is a level surface. There should be cover from the elements. If it becomes too cold for playing outdoors (anything below about 16°C), the string quartet may request to move indoors as the cold can damage their instruments.

Is it possible to hire a string quartet with singer?

Yes, some modern string quartets can be hired with a singer too. This is especially popular if you want the string quartet to cover pop songs. The most common request is for the string quartet to accompany a female singer. Besides singers, it's also often possible to hire a string quartet with saxophone, piano and other instruments.

Do string quartets use a PA system?

Generally, string quartets don’t use any amplification, but if your event has a large number of guests and your venue has a PA system, they may be able to liaise with venue staff so the instruments are ‘miked up’.

Can the string quartet perform covers from "Bridgerton"?

Yes! Our string quartets have received numerous demands recently for them to perform covers of the string quartet music featured in the Netflix series Bridgerton, including covers of songs by Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, as popularised by the Vitamin String Quartet's own renditions. Feel free to make any requests before booking and our string quartets will be happy to advise if they have an arrangement of the music to perform for you.

Do some string quartets offer a trio or duo option?

Some string quartets offer the option to reduce in size to a trio or a duo. The primary advantage of this to the booker is the lower cost of these options. A trio usually consists of a violin, viola and cello, but can also consist of 2 violins and a cello. A duo will often be made up of a violin and cello. These options are also suitable for venues with limited performance space. Please note though, that trios and duos usually have more limited repertoire than full quartets. With regard to sound, there isn't much noticeable difference between a string trio and full string quartet.

Can string quartets arrange a particular song request I would like to be played?

Most string quartets offer this as an option if the request is not on their repertoire list. There will probably be a charge for the arrangement and rehearsal of your requested song(s).

Do string quartets always use the same players?

Very few quartets will always use the same four players, as most string quartet players are freelancers will other commitments. Most string quartets have a small pool of trusted musicians who can deputise if some regular members are unavailable.

How much space do string quartets require?

Most string quartets will need around 2m x 3m for the performance area. Bear in mind they will each need a chair and space for their music stands.

What are the best string quartet wedding songs for walking down the aisle?

The most popular wedding processional song performed by our string quartets is Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel. Other popular choices include "Kissing You" (Des'ree), "A Thousand Years" (Christina Perri) and "To Make You Feel My Love" (Adele / Bob Dylan).

Where can the string quartets perform?

FixTheMusic has selected Europe's best string quartets and made it easy for you to book them for your wedding or event. Our string groups are available throughout the UK and Europe to perform at weddings, private parties and other types of functions. Tell us about your event and amazing string ensembles will get in touch with you with a bespoke offer for your event.

Can the string quartet play in more than one location on the day?

This is certainly possible but needs to be discussed in advance of the event. Each location will need chairs and allow several minutes for the string quartet to set up after they move. They may also need a few minutes to re-tune their instruments after moving.

Which parts of the wedding do string quartets normally perform at?

The most popular request we receive is to hire a string quartet for your wedding ceremony. Other popular parts of your wedding day when you might want to hire a string quartet include the drinks reception and to provide background music during your wedding breakfast or meal. At a wedding ceremony, the string quartet will usually provide music before the ceremony starts and as your guests are assembling and waiting, during the processional as the bride (or groom) walks down the aisle, during the signing of the register, and as the married couple exits (the recessional).

Do some string quartets play on electric instruments?

A variation on the traditional string quartet is the electric string quartet with players performing on electric instruments. Many string quartets can offer this as an option. Electric string quartets offer a more visually engaging and contemporary feel. They are also suitable if your wedding or event has a large number of guests as they can amplify their sound to accommodate the extra background noise.

How long do string quartets take to set up?

String quartets will usually arrive at least 45 mins before they are due to play, to allow enough time to set up. If you are wanting the string quaret to be amplified (rather than performing acoustically), then you may need to allow some extra time for them to sound check and set up the PA system and speakers.

Can we come and hear the string quartet play somewhere before we book?

This is not possible as most string quartets only play at private functions. You should only book a string quartet with excellent audio and video samples, as well as reviews from previous bookings.

What genres of music do string quartets perform?

Almost all string quartets will know a wide selection of classical music. This includes music from the Classical, Baroque and Romantic eras. In additon, many will also perform some classic folk tunes, as well as more modern pop, rock, hip hop and R&B covers, which is becoming increasingly popular at weddings these days. Some string quartets are also able to perform Bollywood music.

Can string quartets be booked for 1 hour or less?

Yes, but the price will usually be the same as a 2-hour booking. For best value, you should book a string quartet for at least 2 hours.

What do string quartet players wear?

String quartet players usually wear formal attire, but they can often accommodate your own dress requirements if notified well in advance of the event.

How can I hire a string quartet for my event?

Make an enquiry on FixTheMusic (we're a free platform for hiring oustranding professional musicians) and available string quartets will send you their offers within a matter of hours.

Do string quartets have public liability insurance?

Yes – all FixTheMusic string quartets have public liability insurance, usually of up to 10 million GBP/EUR.

What's the best way to find a string quartet for hire near me?

Submit an enquiry on FixTheMusic with details of your wedding or event and they will then be sent to hand-picked string quartets in the local area. Those who are available on the date of your wedding or event will then get in touch with you via email with details of their quote, costs and any questions they might have.
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