Cakes and Quartettes

Cakes and Quartettes provides evocative musical scores for weddings, based out of Chicago, IL. This group of classically trained professionals is excited to create a sweeping soundtrack for your ceremony and reception. With a repertoire of event classics, they are an ideal choice for adding a touch of glamour to any event. Composed of musicians David Taylor, Michelle Wynton, William Cernota and Linda Veleckis Nussbaum, this ensemble has years of experience in classical music performance. Their first violinist, David Taylor, is Assistant Concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony, former Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony and former acting Concertmaster of the Saint Louis Symphony. He has also served as Concertmaster of Ars Viva Chamber Orchestra, the Ravinia Festival Orchestra and Chicago Philharmonic. Star cellist, William Cernota is a member of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, Linda Veleckis Nussbaum is an experienced Chicago freelance musician who has played hundreds of weddings and Michelle Wynton, owner of Cakes and Quartettes, is a prolific chamber musician and recitalist. They understand that the right sounds can truly enhance the atmosphere of your special day. Cakes and Quartettes aims to deliver excellence in performance, helping you to create memorable moments for your milestone. This experienced musical group has an extensive repertoire of classical songs, including Mendelssohn's Wedding March for the walk down the aisle, Bach Double Concerto for Two Violins and all of the Mozart and Beethoven String Quartettes. The group is more than happy to learn new songs upon request, and can provide a variety of musical arrangements to suit couples' preferences. The musicians at Cakes and Quartettes are also enthusiastic about helping you personalize your experience. While they have a varied songbook of tried and true instrumentals, they are also happy to learn new arrangements by request. You are invited to collaborate with them on a setlist that speaks to the energy of your celebration. Cakes and Quartettes is available for ceremony music, entertainment at cocktail hour or dinner hour music, or as featured in concert for the entertainment of your guests. They are also available for rehearsal dinners and receptions, encouraging a relaxing evening of entertainment both before and on the big day.