5.0
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Florida Quartet specializing in Pop and Classical!
georgia, tampa, miami, jacksonville, orlando, savannah,
Service area
Classern Quartet was truly a no-brainer for our ceremony music. They were on our venue’s preferred vendor list, but once we actually listened to them play, we immediately knew we wanted live music for our ceremony. It elevated the entire atmosphere and created such a romantic, timeless feel.
Frank was wonderful to work with — incredibly responsive, communicative, and so helpful when it came to making song list decisions. He guided us through the process and made everything feel simple and stress-free.
We ultimately chose to go with a duo, which ended up being the perfect fit for our ~110 guest count and overall vision. The music was absolutely beautiful and added such an elegant touch to our ceremony. It made walking down the aisle and those special moments feel even more meaningful.
We are so glad we chose Classern Quartet for our wedding and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for stunning live ceremony music.
Allison C.
5.0
They were very easy to work with and did a beautiful job at the wedding and cocktail hour. They have a great selection of music and I was able to listen to recordings of them playing. I highly recommend them.
Cee Cee L.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Classern Quartet provides a unique musical experience, unlike any other string quartet. Classern provides the discerning client with the choice of Classical or Modern music. Classern's pieces are uniquely arranged and are one of a kind. No other string quartet has music like the mash-up of Pachelbel's Canon in D and Ed Sheran's Thinking Out Loud. The combination of the two pieces and genres is a perfect example of how Classern's name came to be: the combination of classical and modern. Clients have chosen to use Classical music during their wedding ceremony and then have guests entertained with classic rock and pop custom musical arrangements. Enjoy works by Beethoven and Bach or by the Beatles and Beyoncé. The Classern String Quartet has one of the largest repertoires of classical, pop, rock, jazz, Broadway, and holiday music.
Based in Orlando, FL, Classern String Quartet is a unique wedding band that blends classical music with modern touches.
21+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Instruments
Cello
Harp
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Bollywood
Classical
Country
Dance
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Classern Quartet provided beautiful, professional live music that elevated the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner with a romantic, timeless feel. They were highly communicative, easy to work with, learned custom songs, and even supplied a mic for the officiant. Their wide, creative song list impressed guests and offered great value.Review photos
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Sarah N
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5.0
1/01/2025
We hired Classern for our intimate style wedding and they were absolutely perfect. Our wedding style was more like an intimate close friends/family dinner so a DJ would have felt v...
ery out of place. We selected a duo for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and our dinner and they helped fill the space quite well. We had two “custom requests” for our ceremony and they easily learned the pieces and were so easy to work with. We barely had to lift a finger and truly just trusted them to play whatever they wanted all night and it was great! A lot of our guests kept coming up to us and telling us how much they enjoyed them as well. The perfect touch for our day!
Allison C
5.0
2/26/2026
Classern Quartet was truly a no-brainer for our ceremony music. They were on our venue’s preferred vendor list, but once we actually listened to them play, we immediately knew we w...
anted live music for our ceremony. It elevated the entire atmosphere and created such a romantic, timeless feel.
Frank was wonderful to work with — incredibly responsive, communicative, and so helpful when it came to making song list decisions. He guided us through the process and made everything feel simple and stress-free.
We ultimately chose to go with a duo, which ended up being the perfect fit for our ~110 guest count and overall vision. The music was absolutely beautiful and added such an elegant touch to our ceremony. It made walking down the aisle and those special moments feel even more meaningful.
We are so glad we chose Classern Quartet for our wedding and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for stunning live ceremony music.
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Cee Cee L
5.0
12/28/2025
They were very easy to work with and did a beautiful job at the wedding and cocktail hour. They have a great selection of music and I was able to listen to recordings of them play...
ing. I highly recommend them.
Linda P
5.0
3/23/2025
We had a talented duo at our wedding. They were so friendly and elevated our special day. They were able to learn a song for me to walk down the aisle that was not on their list an...
d played it amazingly.
Amy F
5.0
9/11/2024
We truly enjoyed the way Classern Quartet performed for our wedding and cocktail hour. They really helped set the mood and feelings of love and happiness on our day. The guests als...
o raves about the songs Classern performed.
Kali T
5.0
6/11/2024
Classern was the COOLEST thing we booked for our wedding. One of the bright spots of the very stressful wedding-planning process was narrowing down Classern's extensive song list f...
or our cocktail hour. I am a music nerd and let me tell you, their song list has some DEEP cuts --I was so impressed. Alejandro by Lady Gaga?! Are you kidding me! Yes please! On top of the music choice, they are professional and know what they're doing. Hire them if you can!
Sara B
5.0
5/15/2024
You may not realize you need a string quartet to play your wedding, but you do! We first met Classern at one of their Candlelight performances. My wife and I got engaged that night...
there. They dedicated two songs to us and jokingly said they do weddings. Well, we obviously had to book them!
They had great communication and made sure our playlist was perfect. Having live music for our prelude, ceremony, and cocktail hour gave an elegant and special touch to the wedding. The price was also very reasonable. They also provided a mic for the officiant. The whole experience was amazing!
Megan R
5.0
11/20/2023
Want to wow guests, Classern will accomplish that for you! I have been in the event planning industry for 15+ years and this team does it right. Outstanding customer service, and a...
mazing team dedicated to their jobs. The team assisted in making my day flawless. I could not be more impressed with them, they are the real deal! The music was so beautiful and really gave a special touch to my day!
Gidget L
5.0
5/10/2023
We got so many compliments about Classern Quartet! They were the perfect addition to our special day! I highly recommend Frank & his team!
Hunter H
5.0
3/15/2023
Classern String Quartet was absolutely incredible to work with! I sort of just stumbled upon Classern through a Google search and WOW- I am so glad I did. We had a duet play string...
music for our ceremony at the Knowles Memorial Chapel. They played so beautifully. I watch the videos back and get goosebumps! Our guests were commenting after the ceremony about what a wonderful job they did. They played all of the songs we chose and even two that we specifically requested that were not in their original library of music. They were easy to communicate with and responded quickly. We highly recommend Classern String Quartet!
Rachel W
5.0
2/16/2023
We hired Classern for our prelude, ceremony, and cocktail hour. We had a violin / cello duet and they were the hit of the entire day! Everyone was incredibly impressed with their s...
kills. I was so thankful they could play my requested song for walking down the aisle. They were professional and sounded BEAUTIFUL!
Janine S
5.0
1/05/2023
The duo from Classern Quartet was really great for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception dinner. Their music set such a lovely tone and was beautifully timed for our p...
rocession and recession. They performed beautifully and were so professional and elegant. They embraced the music list we requested and filled it out with some other selections and helped make the day incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for your incredible work Classern Quartet! You guys were amazing and we couldn’t be happier with your service!
Payton S
5.0
12/16/2022
They are incredible! They made the process so easy. I loved how they provided us a list of all the songs that they already know how to play. They also allowed us to pick 3 songs th...
at they don't know how to play and they would learn for our wedding. It sounded so beautiful for the reception and our guests talked about it nonstop. They made everything so easy and stress free for us.
Amanda S
5.0
4/16/2022
Classern knocked it out of the park! You could hear the sounds of their music throughout the venue (it was outdoors) and it was gorgeous. Our guests were super impressed by their m...
odern repertoire and their overall skill. Classern was a definite highlight of our big day!
Natalie M
5.0
4/06/2022
Classern was great! They were easily able to accommodate our requests that weren't on their repertoire and play them for our ceremony.
My guests loved being entertained by them dur...
ing cocktail hour!
Stephanie L
5.0
2/27/2022
Classern was amazing at both our ceremony and cocktail hour! I highly recommend!
Rebecca M
5.0
2/22/2022
Although we didn’t get a chance to hear much of their performance (we were taking photos during cocktail hour) our guests raved about Classern’s performance! They also sounded fant...
astic during the ceremony and even played a custom arrangement from the groom! We loved that their repertoire was available on spotify and youtube to give us an idea of what to expect.
Erika A
5.0
2/19/2022
Classern was absolutely AMAZING!!! I loved the list Frank sent to pick songs from and they were so accommodating learning the music I requested that was not on that list. They play...
ed beautifully at the ceremony and cocktail hour! We received so many compliments and it was such a wonderful touch to our wedding day!
Devon M
5.0
2/15/2022
We had Classern Quartet play music at our wedding ceremony at Casa Feliz. They arrived in a timely fashion & were super friendly. They had a large selection of music to choose from...
and sounded beautiful! I would definitely recommend them. Live music for your wedding adds such a beautiful touch!
Molly M
5.0
2/14/2022
We are so happy that our wedding coordinator recommended Classern Quartet! They were so talented and professional. They have an extensive repertoire and were able to add a few ad...
ditional requests. We received lots of compliments from our guests. Definitely recommend!
Elise R
5.0
12/18/2021
Unique and professional! Loved having Classern at our ceremony and cocktail hour. As the bride & groom we unfortunately barely had time to enjoy the performances, however guests ca...
me up to us throughout the night to compliment the music! One guest quite literally said that every time the song changed, "it was a banger, but fancy", which was exactly what we wanted. Thank you Classern!
Victoria C
5.0
5/12/2021
Classern was the perfect choice for our ceremony and cocktail hour music. Everything they played was absolutely beautiful! They really did a fantastic job queuing us during the pro...
cessional. Frank and the entire team were so easy to work with while we were selection our music – they had an extensive library for us to chose from and even played songs that were not on their list. Best of all, the pricing was one of the most reasonable we found. I highly recommend Classern – they were extremely professional and talented!
Erin P
5.0
10/04/2020
Classern String Quartet is a truly amazing addition to your wedding day! Our guests could not say enough amazing things about the group and their playing abilities. When I first he...
ard them practicing before the ceremony I sincerely thought it was a recording...they are THAT good! Also, the group does a fantastic job picking music and providing selections from various genres and styles that really helps make your event feel like you. Thank you Classern String Quartet!
Emily G
5.0
8/21/2019
We have had the pleasure of working with Classern Quartet on numerous weddings and highly recommend them to couples looking to add a special touch with live music for their event. ...
Their extensive repertoire list is a perfect mix of hits from today, classic rock oldies, broadway favorites, and classical choices. From initial conversations to wedding day they are communicative and you’ll be certain to make a lasting impression on your guests for your special event! - Blue Ribbon Weddings
Response from Classern String Quartet on 08/21/2019
Thank you for the kind words. It was our pleasure working with you!
Amanda S
5.0
5/12/2019
We could not be any happier that we found Classern String Quartet. We got so many compliments on having a live string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They played the ex...
act playlist we requested and were exactly the vibe we wanted to portray on our wedding day. Not to mention, our newly remodeled 1920's venue was the perfect setting for classical music with a modern twist!
Nancy E
5.0
12/14/2018
Their violinist and cellist played at my daughter's wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and they did an absolutely superb job. Their music defined the wedding ceremony and created a...
special atmosphere with the musical selections we chose. In addition, they added an elegant touch to the cocktail hour. Many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music at both venues. They were very accommodating and friendly to work with and were easy to reach on the phone. Thank you for doing such a marvelous job and helping to make my daughter's wedding such a success and so memorable!
Megan J
5.0
9/06/2018
I can't say enough about how great this group is. From easy booking process, to taking requests to learn up to 5 of my preferred songs for FREE, Classern was a no-brainer for my we...
dding. This group stood out among the rest for their ability to play modern hits. I wanted to have the elegance of a string trio without the stuffiness, and Classern more than delivered. I just wish I could've enjoyed listening to their music during our cocktail hour (we were busy taking photos)!
Response from Classern String Quartet on 09/11/2018
Thank you for the great review Megan! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were h...
onored to be part of it. Wishing you many years of happiness!
Aeri C
5.0
1/01/2018
If I could give 5 million stars to Classern String Quartet, I would in a heartbeat! I booked them for my ceremony and cocktail hour and they were absolutely fabulous. They played m...
y choice of classic songs for the ceremony (they even learned a new song for a small nominal cost) and modern songs at the cocktail hour. My guests could not stop raving about them. They were professional and brought so much talent, they made my wedding perfect and I couldn't be more thankful. Thank you, Classern!!
Jennyfer C
5.0
12/21/2017
They are worth the price. My guests were amazed to see them playing at our wedding. We’re happy we hired them for our ceremony.
Kimberly W
5.0
12/19/2017
They played the most beautiful music for our ceremony and cocktail hour! Can't thank them enough, they were early, set up smoothly, and entertained everyone! Thank you!
Courtney M
4.0
11/21/2017
They played my ceremony and cocktail hour.
The music was good and the email before was attentive, however, they did not ask to meet me personally before or even right before the da...
y of the wedding. I thought that was odd. Also, they post about every other wedding on social media, but did not for mine. Being a bride that spent very good money on the trio and tipped it hurt my feelings as a bride. When I asked personally why they didn't include mine, I was never responded to. It makes a bride feel her wedding isnt' good enough, which I know I had a fantastic wedding, a little unprofessional and maybe I am sensitive, but they should learn to treat every wedding equally and know a bride takes it very personally
shelbye s
5.0
8/06/2016
AMAZING! They made our wedding so special. They are so talented and the music was beautiful. It gave our ceremony a special twist and we as well as our guests were in love.
Laura N
5.0
1/09/2016
They were very professional and did an amazing job! my guests were raving about them, they played modern and romantic songs it was just beautiful. we hired them for the ceremony an...
d cocktail hour and i would hire them again for other events.
Heide C
5.0
11/10/2015
From our special song requests to their impeccable timing, Classern's talent made our ceremony what it should be, the highlight of the day. Frank was very accommodating throughout ...
our entire planning process, and we truly felt as though he made our day the most important task. We've received countless calls and texts from our guests telling us how special and unique our wedding was, and they all mention Classern's music as the highlight. Do it.
Amy C
4.0
8/17/2015
Classern was a simply stunning addition to our wedding ceremony, and guests raved about the string trio! Despite the rainy conditions of our ceremony, Classern was able to work wit...
hin a tight space and still perform beautifully. Part of the reason we were drawn to Classern was their take on several modern songs and their ability to perform a requested song, and their renditions of our requested songs were simply breathtaking. Frank and his team were extremely easy to work with, and we would highly recommend Classern Quartet!
Amanda G
5.0
2/22/2015
We looked at a few companies to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour and Classern turned out to be the best choice. Their prices are very reasonable and the music they provid...
e is both classical and modern. Our guests loved the modern music during the cocktail hour. They offer a lot of variety and they played all the music we requested.
Rose M C
5.0
4/10/2014
Frank and his quartet are very professional.
Kristyne L
5.0
12/11/2012
We were so pleased with Classern Quartet! They sounded great and everyone seemed to really enjoy them! Very talented group!
Heather H
5.0
11/03/2012
Our guests loved the music! We enjoyed having the option of classical music for our ceremony and a mix of both classical and modern music for our cocktail hour. Frank was easy to...
work with and offered some helpful suggestions. We had a great experience with Classern!
arabeth h
5.0
11/21/2011
They did an amazing job! the modern collection they have is spectacular.
Anonymous
5.0
6/23/2010
The Classern Quartet was awesome! They braved the threat of severe thunderstorms to play outdoors, on the beach, to make my wedding even more amazing. The played exactly what we ...
requested of them, and it sounded beautiful. Many of our guests commented to my husband and I on their talent after the wedding. I'm so thankful they were able to enhance the overall ambiance of our wedding!
Mary J
5.0
5/25/2010
If you are in central or northern Florida, booking this quartet is a MUST. First, they wanted 1/2 of what professional orchestral musicians wanted, and they sounded just as good a...
nd were very professional. Second, they had a lot of personality and were a lot of fun. They played both classical and modern music. My guests raved about them. You can see about 8 more great reviews on Gig Masters. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quartet. You will not be disappointed!
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