Hudson Pro Musica - String Trio

Chamber Music for Special Occasions

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We hired Hudson Pro Musica to play during our wedding ceremony on January 10. As I was looking for musicians, I was drawn to their repertoire, which had both contemporary and classics available. Rob was wonderful to work with. He was extremely prompt in all of our communications and answered any questions I had thoroughly. We opted to pay the added fee for two songs that were not originally in their repertoire. They played them both beautifully, in addition to all the other songs we selected! Our guests are still raving about the music (the Backstreet Boys were a hit). I was sequestered away ahead of the ceremony, so my only wish as the bride is that I was able to enjoy more of it. If you're looking for a group to play at your wedding, I cannot recommend Hudson Pro Musica enough.

Fallon P.

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We could not have been happier with all that Hudson Pro Musica added to our son's recent wedding. They performed beautifully during the ceremony and cocktail hour, delighting the couple and all our guests. Rob was very easy to communicate with throughout the process - on scheduling and music selection - and very attentive to all sorts of important details the day of the wedding. He and his colleagues - Piotr and Malcolm - were personable and professional at the same time. Now we need to come up with another occasion befitting their services!

Nancy Y.

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Robert Murphy

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Big Apple Wedding Musicians Back in 2011, Hudson Pro Musica - String Trio came together in Westchester, NY, to make music, have fun, and put smiles on wedding guests' faces. Each member of the group is either classically trained, a master of their profession, an award-winner, or an expert teacher, and they combine to offer an eclectic selection of songs to make your day extra special. The Trio at a Glance Robert Murphy started violin studies as a child and currently teaches privately throughout the New York region. Ling Kwan was born into a musical family in China, and she also started her journey young. She has been teaching at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School for more than a decade and a half. As for Piotr Kargul, he grew up in Poland and again started out early, touring with orchestras all across Europe before moving to NYC. He is currently a member of several renowned orchestras, including Amaranthus Ensemble and the Hudson Valley String Quartet. It's not all Classical Music Far from it! The Hudson Pro Musica - String Trio is certainly familiar with Mozart and Vivaldi, but they also know all about Guns N' Roses, Eric Clapton, Radiohead, Bruno Mars, the Beatles, and more. You should get in touch with Piotr, Ling, or Robert today to start talking about your dream wedding day playlist.

15+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Instruments

Cello

Viola

Violin

Music Genres

Classical

Pop

Rock

World Music

Music Services

Live Music

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2016.2015.

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Meet the team

Robert Murphy

Bandmember

Robert, who hails from Long Island, started his violin studies at a very young age. He began playing and learning about music in school, and studying privately as he fell deeper in love with his hobby and passion.

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Hudson Pro Musica is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. The trio's repertoire, including contemporary and classic songs, received positive feedback. They were commended for their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to play a variety of music genres, delighting both the couple and guests. Reviewers appreciated their responsiveness, personalized playlist options, and the seamless coordination throughout the event, making them a highly recommended choice for adding a magical and classy touch to any wedding ceremony.

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Fallon P

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2/03/2026

We hired Hudson Pro Musica to play during our wedding ceremony on January 10. As I was looking for musicians, I was drawn to their repertoire, which had both contemporary and class...

ics available. Rob was wonderful to work with. He was extremely prompt in all of our communications and answered any questions I had thoroughly. We opted to pay the added fee for two songs that were not originally in their repertoire. They played them both beautifully, in addition to all the other songs we selected! Our guests are still raving about the music (the Backstreet Boys were a hit). I was sequestered away ahead of the ceremony, so my only wish as the bride is that I was able to enjoy more of it. If you're looking for a group to play at your wedding, I cannot recommend Hudson Pro Musica enough.

Nancy Y

8/26/2025

We could not have been happier with all that Hudson Pro Musica added to our son's recent wedding. They performed beautifully during the ceremony and cocktail hour, delighting the ...

couple and all our guests. Rob was very easy to communicate with throughout the process - on scheduling and music selection - and very attentive to all sorts of important details the day of the wedding. He and his colleagues - Piotr and Malcolm - were personable and professional at the same time. Now we need to come up with another occasion befitting their services!

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Jennifer C

9/17/2024

This group was a DREAM to have at our wedding. They are extremely responsive and flexible. I decided I wanted to have a band play at my wedding THREE DAYS before the wedding and th...

ey absolutely made themselves available for this day and they did amazing. We had a Woodstock themed wedding and they played the coolest rock tunes on their string instruments. Highly recommend!! All the guests loved their performance and continue to talk about how great it was to book them and I couldn’t agree more. If I ever have another event I will look to rebooking with this group!

Michelle B

12/11/2023

Hudson Pro Musica was a dream!! This string trio made our wedding dreams come to life! With personalized playlists of songs for our pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour, Hudson...

Pro Musica played so seamlessly and elegantly! If you’re looking for that extra something to make your wedding magical and classy book them!! They are so easy to work with and so professional! They play classical, new and old pop; they have so many songs to chose from and you can even give your own suggestions! Hudson Pro Musica thank you for turning our wedding dreams into reality!

Stephanie S

11/25/2023

We asked Hudson Pro Musica to play at our wedding in November 2023 and they were incredible! My husband and I asked them to play classical music for the ceremony, contemporary musi...

c for the cocktail hour, and arrange a song for our first dance. Hudson Pro Musica has an extensive list where you can choose songs a la carte, and are also enthused to arrange whatever songs you’d like (we took advantage of both!). They also brought a sound reinforcement system so we could easily hear them as the drinks started flowing and the cocktail hour volume got louder :) They are extremely organized, accommodating, professional, and kind. They do all the work for you. Our guests raved about how beautiful the music was and our song selections. Thank you so much!

Scott A

9/29/2023

Rob, Piotr, and Gabriel were fantastic and we are so happy we booked them for our wedding. They were very organized and made it really easy for us to select the songs we wanted, ...

and they had EVERY song we could have ever wanted. We had several people harp on how much they liked the music for the ceremony! Highly recommend!

Justin M

9/25/2022

The Hudson Pro Musica was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful music, great communication, and highly professional. We originally booked our wedding for June 2020 and had to postpone t...

o June 2022 and they were flexible and understanding throughout. They played our ceremony and cocktail hour and were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!

Miriam F

6/30/2022

Hudson Pro was great to work with! Rob was always reachable and quick to answer any questions. He also provided honest advice regarding my initial song selection, which I really ap...

preciated given that they are the experts! I highly recommend using them if you are considering live musicians for your ceremony and cocktail hour.

Samantha S

11/25/2019

Hiring Hudson Pro Musica to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour was one of the best decisions we made. We asked them to play only popular music, except for the bridal proces...

sional, and it was so much fun to hear “For the Longest Time” and “Don’t Stop Believing” on strings! Our guests keep telling us how excited they were to hear each new song (“Wait that can’t be, is that Weezer? Is that Arcade Fire?!”). Rob was so easy to work with, and all the musicians were incredibly talented. They provided an omnidirectional microphone for our officiant to use during the ceremony, and they were even able to amplify their instruments so they could be heard during our outdoor event. Their rate was also super reasonable for how much value they added to our night. Hire Hudson Pro Musica!! You won’t be disappointed.

Aimee C

10/21/2018

Hudson Pro Musica was such a memorable part of our wedding ceremony! They are such a talented group and made our ceremony so special. Our guests commented how beautiful the music w...

as. They have an extensive repertoire to select from--both classical and contemporary. Rob was responsive and very easy to work with.

GREGORY S

9/16/2018

Elegant! If your are looking for a professional string ensemble look no further. This group is absolutely impressive. I would recommend to all. My Family and I thank you for con...

tributing to our special day.

Julianna T

8/18/2018

We had the best experience working with Hudson Pro Musica. They are a very talented, professional group and really stood out to us with their unique style. Rob was so friendly and...

helpful throughout the planning process. We requested a custom composition for our ceremony processional and the results were perfect— it was so worth it for us! Can’t recommend them enough for Hudson Valley weddings.

Elizabeth B

6/25/2018

Could not recommend Pro Musica more. They are true professionals and were one of the highlights of the wedding day. Don't hesitate, just book them and you won't ever regret it. Tha...

nk you Rob as well for timely correspondence and ease to work with.

Keith T

2/03/2018

Rob and his trio played at our wedding in October in Hudson, NY. They played during and directing fallowing the ceremony. My husband and I were very particular when planning the we...

dding and especially when it came to the music to be played during ceremony. We wanted him to pay an overate from an opera we saw on our first date. A long piece originally meant for a full orchestra. He was able to rework the piece to be played by his trio. He did a phenomenal job. The piece was executed to perfection and very impactful. I strongly recommend him to play in an any setting. I would definitely use him again!

Kelly O

9/28/2017

Excellent communication with Rob. Very professional. One of the best parts of the wedding, for sure. Guests truly appreciated the music. We chose all pop music for the ceremony and...

cocktail hour- it was awesome! I highly recommend them!

Loryn O

8/28/2017

What an amazing touch to such a perfect day! Working with Rob was so easy and effortless! My guests are still talking about the music they played! They played everything from class...

ical to pop - it was great! Had such a positive experience and would 100% recommend!

Colleen N

8/08/2017

Outstanding! If you are looking to add "something special" to enhance your wedding, please don't pass up the opportunity to use this trio of talented musicians. They made our daug...

hter's wedding ceremony (6/17/17) an unforgettable experience for everyone! Their website is informative and easy to navigate, and the catalog of music is extensive - from current to classic. They accommodate all themes and genres. Our daughter asked for a specific song for her walk down the aisle and their response was enthusiastic. If they are not familiar with a request, they will learn it. Rob responds right away with any inquires or concerns. Their professionalism is second to none. They invested their time with us, and we couldn't imagine using anyone else. Guests are still remarking about their music weeks after the event! If you do not live locally in the Hudson Valley area, but tempted to use Hudson Pro Musica, do not be concerned. We did everything via e-mail and phone calls. Rob, Piotr, and Ling are remarkable. Our family highly recommends Hudson Pro Musica for a truly classic touch to your wedding!

Karen R

6/20/2017

Hudson Pro Musica was an unforgettable aspect of our wedding day. Having them play one of my favorite songs while walking towards my groom on my wedding day. They also learned a so...

ng of our request, which was a huge hit. We loved them at our cocktail hour as well and felt that they brought such a lovely presence to our beyond-perfect day!

Kristin S

1/08/2017

Hudson Pro Musica played for our wedding on May 29, 2016 in New Rochelle and we can not say better things about them! They played a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedd...

ing (including game of thrones theme) ;) ;) Robert was so easy to get in touch with via email and they are very affordable as well. Please use them for your future event and you won't be disappointed! Kristin & Greg T.

Jillian S

12/27/2016

The special, unforgettable touch that they brought to our wedding day blew me away. We were very excited to have a string trio for our Ceremony & Cocktail Hour - however I could ha...

ve never imagined how much they would enhance both. People told me it was the best music they'd heard at a ceremony and could not get over the quality of live music brought to our Cocktail Hour. Their plethora of songs allowed us to customize both, with the fun and class of having musicians. (They even learned a song for our Processional!) I am SO very glad that we went this route. I can not express how special and magical this element made our Ceremony & Cocktail Hour. Perfection.

Dorothy B

10/26/2016

Confession: I had heard two of the three trio members play before, one on numerous occasions, so I already knew how beautifully they play. And once again this was a stellar perform...

ance. Classical music is "classy" and makes any event more special. For my daughter's wedding, the trio came early to set up in just the right spot, brought amplification for the outdoor setting and the noisy cocktail hour indoors, played the two requests we had and added many more that especially delighted the musicians among the guests (and I might add, impressed the non-musicians.) So glad that Hudson Pro Musica was willing to travel to our out of the way wedding venue. Many thanks!

Amanda B

10/17/2016

These guys are incredible. So talented, easy to work with, and reasonably priced. They played both my ceremony and cocktail hour and did a truly wonderful job. They even learned a ...

song special just for us. I highly recommend them!!

Daniel R

9/13/2016

Rob and the rest of the trio were awesome. We had them play both our ceremony and cocktail hour. During the ceremony they played a few specifically requested songs which they nai...

led. During cocktail hour they used speakers so that they could be heard well and our guests loved the contemporary music. On top of sounding great Rob was extremely responsive and professional throughout the whole process. Definitely recommend!

Victoria F

8/01/2016

Incredibly talented trio! My husband and I had our cocktail hour on a rooftop garden and hired the trio. Best decision we made as far as wedding planning!! Our guests haven't stopp...

ed talking about it. We pre selected the music we wanted played. From Elvis Presley, Bruno Mars, Andrew Bocelli, Celine dion even Guns n Roses their repertoire is endless. We would highly recommend!

jess l

10/31/2015

Hudson Pro Musica went above and beyond to create the perfect setting for our Catskills garden wedding. Dressed to the vintage theme of the wedding and arrived on time as professi...

onals, they made all the guests feel like they were watching a private show. While many vendors we worked with over promised and under delivered, Hudson Pro absolutely nailed it!

Anonymous

10/31/2015

Simply beautiful! The music during the ceremony was perfect and continued during the cocktail hour festivities. The music was simple and elegant and not overpowering. I would hig...

hly recommend the string trio for any event. They were very professional and easy to work with as well.

Anonymous

10/30/2015

Hudson Pro Musica was the perfect choice for our wedding. I knew I wanted string music for our intimate ceremony and reception, and we decided to go with contemporary songs rather ...

than the usual wedding fare. They had an extensive repertoire to choose from and work with us to arrange some specific songs that were personal to us. They helped create the perfect atmosphere for celebration. Would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat

Anonymous

10/07/2015

Perfection! they even were able to play the black eyed peas "i got a feeling" for our recession song! highly recommended!

Anonymous

10/07/2015

A wedding at Boscobel was totally enhanced by lovely Hudson Pro Musica Baroque music for the ceremony followed by Cole Porter music during cocktails afterwards. We decided that t...

heir music prevented the rain from coming which arrived right after they stopped playing!

Ellen W

8/16/2015

Hudson Pro Musica was the highlight of our wedding!! They played both our ceremony and the cocktail hour. I contacted Rob first in January (wedding in July) and about 2 months prio...

r to the wedding, reached out to him with the requested song list. The list included 11 songs that weren't in their repertoire, and we knew it was a long shot to expect all songs to be written by our big day, but Rob came through. We had a an eclectic mix of songs with slow songs for our ceremony to pop songs like Lady Gaga, 90s grunge rock like Smashing Pumpkins, today's rock hits like Arcade Fire, and even the Game of Thrones theme song! We wanted to have a bunch of 'easter eggs' at our wedding, and Hudson Pro Musica helped to achieve this. Our guests are still raving about the music and unique wedding experience. I would highly recommend the string trio to everyone and am so happy to have chosen them over other options I was weighing at the beginning, and can confirm that their pricing was not only fair, but even more affordable than other string trios. Our only regret was that being the bride and groom, we didn't get to hear every song and we wish we had! Do yourself a favor and hire them for wedding!

Anonymous

7/07/2015

Rob and his team were such a wonderful addition to our wedding. He was extremely responsive and easy to work with and speaking with him put us both at ease that they would make ou...

r wedding that much more special...and they did! Rob worked with our band's keyboardist to play a special request song that I wanted (an instrumental version of our first dance song) and it was magical. During cocktail hour (which I wish I could have made it to), we left it up to them to play whatever they wanted. We received so many compliments on not only their beautiful sound, but also their musical selections. I couldn't imagine the wedding without them, they really added that special touch!

Anonymous

7/06/2015

Ling was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very responsive and accommodating to my many music requests. She provided a very tailored program for our wedding ceremony which...

was varied and full of personalized selections. She put together an ensemble of talented, professional musicians who played beautiful music. I am so pleased by how well everything sounded. Ling is a true professional and I recommend her highly.

Amy D

3/16/2015

We hired this trio for our wedding and they were phenomenal! Everyone loved the music and the ambiance that the group created. Rob was very professional and a pleasure to work with...

-a big key to our awesome experience because we live several hours apart! Jon and I were often pulled away from the main event, and we wish we had heard more of the terrific trio. We are very grateful to Rob and company for asking us the right questions, guiding us down the right path and creating a unique wedding that truly reflected us as a couple.

Katherine T

12/03/2014

Hudson Pro Musica did a beautiful job at our wedding. In addition to a lovely performance, Rob was a total pleasure to work with. He easily accommodated some special requests we ...

had and was quick to respond to any questions during the weeks prior to the wedding. Ceremony musicians were one of the few "splurge" aspects of our wedding, and it was totally worth it. If we had to do it all over again (and thank God we don't) we'd still definitely book these guys.

Anonymous

11/01/2014

We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Hudson Pro Musica Trio. They provided such beauty and elegance to our ceremony. Rob was extremely patient with my hundr...

eds of questions. The song choices were perfect, thank you so much for your help with that! Thanks to all three of helping to make our wedding day so special :)

Eric L

10/26/2014

Hudson Pro Musica String Trio did a fantastic job at our wedding. They were communicative prior to the date to make sure we had the music we wanted during the ceremony and were ext...

remely professional during the performance. I would absolutely recommend the trio to anyone looking for string music for any kind of event.

LaSheryl W

10/26/2014

We contracted with Hudson Pro Musica to provide music for our ceremony and cocktail hour in late Spring. We subsequently paid them in full months before the event. Originally, eve...

rything was supposed to be outside, but due to predicted (torrential) rain, everything was moved inside just to err on the side of caution. Another unexpected and uncontrollable event kept many of our guests from arriving on time. We chartered a bus that did not show up to pick up our guests. This transportation situation prevented the event from starting as scheduled. Due to this, there was a late start, thus pushing the musicians into overtime. While everything did work out, it was a little disappointing to have to pay full overtime due to unforeseen circumstances such as this particular one. Bottom line- You'll will have great music for your day provided by talented and professional musicians. However, please have a plan B, a plan C, and extra money available just in case anything unexpected occurs. We would definitely hire them again, but with explicit instructions on what to do in case anything unexpected happens.

Anonymous

9/08/2014

Hudson Pro Musica delivered exactly what we wanted. They were great right off the bat and easy to deal with. We were initially drawn to them for their extensive repertoire which in...

cluded a big variety of contemporary tunes. The group even arranged a 70s funk song they hadn't previously played for us on extremely short notice and it sounded great on the strings when we walked down the aisle. I would highly recommend Hudson Pro Musica to any couple planning a wedding, or anyone wanting a string trio for a party.

Victoria R

8/20/2014

Hudson Pro Musica provided ceremony music for our Wedding at Diamond Mills on 5/03/2014. Working with Rob from start to finish was great. He was very responsive via email and cou...

rteous as far as us deciding on our songs. Everything worked out so well and their music was absolutely beautiful. Our process was so seamless that I never got to have a conversation face to face to Rob but I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making our ceremony harmoniously wonderful. I recommend Hudson Pro Musica to any bride searching for that something special for their wedding ceremony. This string trio can provide just that and beyond!

Anonymous

8/13/2014

Rob Murphy worked carefully with me prior to the wedding to get a feel for what we wanted. I listened to many selections on his audio samples as well as iTunes samples from Pro Hud...

son Musica's huge repertoire, figured out what we wanted, and we planned carefully over the phone. On the day, everything went perfectly. The string trio's sound was gorgeous, filling the church with their soulful virtuosity. The timing for all the processionals and recessionals was perfect, as though we'd been rehearsing for weeks. The Psalm, meditational music, and Celtic Allelulia were sung so beautifully. Of the many (and you know there are many!) ways to spend money on your wedding, this was definitely among the very best spent. Thanks Rob and Hudson Pro Musica! Our guests (many of them musicians) have been raving about the music. It made the ceremony so much more meaningful for us all.

Lauren K

7/25/2014

Hudson Pro Musica played at my wedding Mass and cocktail hour. They were absolutely amazing! Their repertoire is extensive - classical, modern, pop songs, current hits on the radio...

... They were professional and so nice to work with. When I needed advice, they were helpful and provided suggestions. I was so happy with the music; it was just want I wanted! The string music added the special touch that I was looking for. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

S F

7/21/2014

Rob and the crew were awesome. Of all of the Hudson Valley vendors and services we used, Rob was the most responsive as well as accommodating. We requested some songs that were not...

on their repertoire but they learned them and played them beautifully! I wont be getting married ever again but if I was I'd most definitely have Hudson Pro Musica play there!

Katie R

7/20/2014

Thank you so much to Rob and Hudson Pro Musica for providing the most beautiful, classic, romantic, unforgettable music at our ceremony. The strings sounded so incredibly beautiful...

- I will never forget it! The music at cocktail hour was just lovely! Hudson Pro Musica is incredibly professional and easy to work with. I would recommend them in a heart beat!

Anonymous

7/01/2014

Very accommodating with music selection. Rob worked very close with my daughter and son- in- law music selections They understand how music moves the sole and they really made o...

ur daughters ceremony elegant but relaxed. So many of our family and friends were brought to tears listening to them. We highly recommend them.

Nicole G

6/30/2014

We used Hudson Pro Musica for our church ceremony and cocktail hour at our venue. They are amazing!! We had a violin/cello at the church and my husband really wanted an aucostic g...

uitar/violin for the cocktail. After reaching out to Rob, he assured us he could find a guitarist he has worked with in the past, as Hudson Pro advertises as a string trio. Rob is easy to talk to and let us pick pieces we knew we wanted to hear and we trusted him to just go with the rest. Everything turned out beautiful!!!

Elaina D

9/29/2012

Hudson Pro Musica is a group of excellent musicians. They really set the tone for our ceremony. Rob and I spoke before the wedding to plan the ceremony music. He is friendly, ve...

ry knowledgable about music and attentive to detail. I would recommend Hudson Pro Musica to anyone planning a wedding or other special event.

Jacqueline G

9/24/2012

I had my wedding this past June 2012 and the cellist and violinist I used for my ceremony and cocktail music were amazing. The wedding was outside and in an English garden the mus...

ic was perfect for my wedding location! Rob was excellent to work with; timely, great communicator, and very professional. I would use this vendor again for any party or event!

Cassandra E

5/07/2012

Working with Rob and his team at Hudson pro musica was so seamless. We requested that they even learn a song for our ceremony, which they did and executed it perfectly! They also r...

ecorded their rehearsal so I could hear their practice and rehearsed with a friend of mine who was the vocalist. He also edited the arrangement to meet our needs. In addition, he had a great selection for the prelude, procession, and recession choices. It lent a very elegant touch to our ceremony and I found their prices very affordable compared to others in the area that were recommended to us. Plus, Rob is very easy to work with.

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