"Richard and I want to thank you for the beautiful music you played at our Wedding Breakfast. It was just perfect and we had so many guests comment on how 'wonderful the pianist was'. Thank you also for playing Mendlessons's Wedding March as we arrived it was such a nice touch and sparked off the occasion brilliantly. We will treasure that memory always. "

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"Craig played at our wedding ceremony last week and was a wonderful and integral addition to our day; the style was perfect for the occasion and made the ceremony magical for us and all our guests. The set up was great, as Craig was able to be discreet with equipment but the sound filled the room we were in. Having Craig play guests into the room, the entrance and exit songs and then playing guests out was wonderful, he went above and beyond to personalise the music to suit us and our guests and learnt songs specifically for us. The whole event was wonderfully performed without a note missed and it truly wouldn't have been as emotional and special without Craig there. We will be delighted to recommend Craig to all our friends and family to play at any event or social gathering! October 2018"

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"I don't know the Revd. David Morris but having known Des at my own church and listened to him play in church and privately I would endorse everything Revd. Morris has said. From his playing ability over all styles to his quiet dependable honest character. Highly recommended."

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"My wife Lorraine and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony at our small parish church. The organ was in need of maintenance so he brought his own keyboard and speaker system. We chose a range of music from contemporary melody to classical, and Mark fully demonstrated his versatility in his excellent performance, simulating piano, orchestral and organ as appropriate to great effect. He accompanied the hymn singing in a very accomplished way without dominating or following. He took a great effort to establish what we wanted in advance enabling him to fully complement what was for us and our guests a very intimate and unforgettable occasion. Mark proved to be very friendly and obliging and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services for any similar event."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you Tim for taking the time to post your lovely review. The pleasure was all mine, and it was lovely to meet you both.

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" Last month I was incredibly lucky enough to see Gareth Giles in concert. I am so very glad I saw this wonderful man perform because I now feel for ever changed by my experience of Gareth. From beginning to end I was spellbound – never before have I experienced such energy, style, change of emotions, playful fun, gravitas – all in one afternoon I simply never wanted the performance to end. I was either moved to tears by Nimrod, excited by the powerful Sabre dance, sent to heaven with 'summer time' and stayed for a while with 'The Summer Knows '. I won't be happy until I have bought all Gareth's CDs! ...... And if I start talking about his Gershwin I will never stop typing! Thank you Gareth for this indescribably wonderful experience. God Bless You Helen "

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"We hired Mark for our wedding and from start to finish he was absolutely incredible. We went through several months of planning where Mark not only suggested some great songs but accommodated a number of our own special requests. On the day his experience really paid off as he combined the church organ with his own digital keyboard, which was perfect for the traditional yet upbeat mix of songs we were looking for. Mark also played the piano during the wedding breakfast and we were inundated with comments on how good he was. It is obvious why he has been chosen to play at such top London restaurants (we even had dinner at the Gilbert Scott before the wedding just so we could hear Mark play and we was fantastic as ever). As well as a gifted musician Mark is also the ultimate professional, always available to talk and quick to respond to any issues. He even worked closely with our singer to ensure they had the correct versions of each song we requested. He took all the stress out of managing the music in the build-up and on the day, something which we found invaluable with everything else that goes with planning a wedding. If you need an organist/pianist for any event we simply cannot recommend Mark highly enough! "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
James, thank you for such a lovely review. It was a lovely day, and very busy for me at Hengrave Hall - after nearly a year in the planning it was good to see everything running like clockwork on the day. I wish you both a great future, please keep in touch and come and see me at the Gilbert Scott sometime!

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"We needed an organist to play at our wedding at fairly short notice at our wedding in Northamptonshire. Anthony was fantastic and even learned what was a relatively obscure piece that we had wanted to be played as my wife entered the church with her father. He played our other hymns beautifully and then played Widor's Toccata as we left the church. Anthony was a pleasure to deal with in the lead-up to the wedding - he was responsive, flexible, helpful and made great suggestions. I would have no hesitation in recommending Anthony, and indeed my wife's sister has now asked if Anthony is free to play at her wedding as well."

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"Mark was amazing, we contacted him with only a few weeks to go, and gave him a bunch of requests for him to play organ and piano solo plus accompanying cello. He had to practice some pieces he’d not come across before, and he totally delivered. He was a wealth of advice of what would work, but equally he listened to what we wanted and went out of his way to make sure we got the music that worked for us. Very accommodating and very accomplished, very glad to have had him there for our big day and to have made his acquaintance. Wish him all the best of luck in future."

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"William and Mark , thank you so much for making our Wedding day so special. As a duo you complement each other very well, and together you delivered an all round great experience for us and our guests. Everyone commented on how good you were and would recommend you without hesitation. Mark, playing our piano requests during the wedding breakfast made it very personal, and for you to go to all the trouble of getting the music for 'The Brides Piano' from the original composer just made it that bit extra special and meaningful for us. We look forward to seeing you both and the full band at the Frank Sinatra tribute in Leamington in December."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thanks for the review John, we had a great day doing the musical honours for you at Foxhill Manor - such a grand setting. It was a pleasure playing the piano for your wedding breakfast, and fulfilling Elaine's dream of playing The Wedding Brides Piano by Roy Todd. By contrast, the evening totally rocked with Rob Thomson (William May) at the helm!

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"I have played guitar with Des for a number of years and seen just how well he can adapt to different styles. He has excellent improvisational ability and is a very good accompanist. I would certainly recommend him for whatever function!"

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"Mark is an extremely talented pianist. Not only does he play beautifully, his ability to work a piece into a ceremony is quite honestly genius."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Robert, I enjoyed learning and playing your African music on the piano!

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" We were very fortunate to have chosen Mark to play at our wedding in September at the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, with Mark’s guidance and suggestions he was able play all of our requested music through the ceremony on his electronic keyboard professionally filling the “Wool Hall” with truly memorable music and during the wedding breakfast performing on the Swan’s Steinway piano in the gallery above the main restaurant giving our reception a truly special atmosphere and our guests were very complementary. We would absolutely without hesitation highly recommend Mark to play at your event to providing a seamless professional service with great communication leaving you with no doubt your music will achieve over and above all of your expectations making your event a very memorable one. Thanks Mark was marvelous Stuart & Gorete "

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"James was able, at short notice, to pull out all the stops when needed. I had a very quick, positive response to my request for booking his professional musical services. He was able to play both the organ and grand piano at St Paul's Bedford with soft, seemingly effortless quality which was very uplifting for the congregation. Five out of five. Thankyou, Adam B."

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"Mark is a great Musical Director and a superb organiser. He gives full commitment to every event and is always outstandingly musical and listenable. A pleasure to work with!"

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"We asked Des to play the organ at our wedding on 2nd September at Cambray Baptist Church. From start to finish he was absolutely amazing and an utter professional. He didn't bat an eyelid when we asked him to play complex and unusual music and seemed to know all the old fashioned hymns we requested. When the bride was late it didn't phase him and he played continually for over 30 minutes. He mastered the Sound of Music Wedding Processional and the Can Can as well as lots of hymns. He turned up for the rehearsal and on the day was absolutely wonderful. He is extraordinarily talented and a wonderful unflappable musician. We thoroughly recommend Des - he will not let you down! "

Reply by Des George - smooth piano plus
Thanks Josh and Lydia It was a lovely day and a pleasure to add a musical contribution to it - thanks for booking me!

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