Learn about our two more intimate options, the string duo and soloists

The string duo and trio are our two most popular ensembles, with the trio having the slight edge for its perfect balance of the qualities of the duo (budget friendly! good for small/intimate spaces!) and quartet (that gorgeous, gorgeous sound! the "WOW" factor!). As a result, one of the questions we get most often is whether a duo or trio would be better for your event.

Once you’ve decided you want a string ensemble for your event, the natural next question is: how big? Potential clients often come to us stuck between choosing a trio and quartet. While the differences between duets and quartets are obvious (twice the players, twice the sound!), the characteristics that separate trios and quartets are more nuanced. A string trio is usually composed of a violin, viola, and cello. The string quartet adds a second violin, which makes all the dif