“The Loring Quartet really set the perfect tone for my daughter’s wedding. Absolutely gorgeous music played by serious professionals. These musicians not only play classical style superbly, but just did an amazing performance of the pop songs the bride and groom requested. The Vitamin String Quartet has nothing on this group! I believe you get what you pay for and the quality of their sound and the professionalism with which our booking was handled make them well worth it!”
-Margaret R., Minneapolis, MN
“I could not have been more pleased with the Loring String Quartet. They played at my son’s wedding and were a huge hit with the bride and groom as well as the guests, many of whom specifically mentioned to my son and his wife how much they enjoyed hearing the quartet and that the presence of the quartet “made” the event. they played before and during the ceremony as well as at the reception. the bride had selected mostly pop songs and the choices clearly resonated with the millennials as they clapped and cheered for their favorites. Conor was very easy to work with and his flexibility with last minute adjustments to the program was much appreciated.”
-Marcelle N., Saint Paul, MN
“The Loring String Quartet’s performance was nothing short of magical. On a breezy warm day, with an outdoor ceremony and intricate selections, this group’s performance was perfect in every way. Easy to work with. Dedicated and attentive to detail. The LSQ hit every note and every cue. I highly recommend them!”
-Tom U., Minneapolis, MN
“Their professionalism is only exceeded by their talent. LSQ saved us by stepping in at the last moment and playing the event. They were organized and punctual and were flexible in adding last minute requests. And the music, oh the music! Our guests were caught up and carried away in the expertly and artistically played pieces. We could not have hoped for a more masterfully produced centerpiece for our event.”
-John K., Minneapolis, MN
“The Loring String Quartet created a magical and incredible atmosphere at my wedding! Not only did they provide a beautiful list of songs for us, but they were even willing to learn a couple of songs that were special to my wife and I. I received many complements from my guests at how fantastic the music was. Not only did they play classical, but also contemporary and classic rock favorites that were absolutely compatible with our group of guests. They were not the cheapest quartet available to us, but the quality of their performance was worth the cost. You get what you pay for and the Loring String Quartet was worth every penny. Additionally they were willing to drive from the Twin Cities down to Rochester That kind of devotion to the client speaks volumes of their service to the customer. If I were to host another event and need live music, I would absolutely hire them again. Highly, highly recommended!”
-Lindsay M., Rochester, MN
“Looking for something memorable, classy and special for your wedding or other event? Well my bride and I did also…. we chose our songs and passed them to Conor…from there we were hands off and they did a SUPER job. Hearing their music added tears of joy to our crowd and really made our wedding of 120 people VERY classy outside on the golf course. We had to arrange 4 chairs and a tent for them which we did as well. Our guests loved their music of timeless classics as well as modern versions to keep everyone’s attention. My only wish is that I could have attended my own event since all I heard was praise from everyone. We loved the Loring String Quartet and would recommend them to anyone!”
-Matt D., Minneapolis, MN
“We had the Loring String Quartet play do the music for our wedding. What an amazing group of musicians. Conor was very easy to work with, as we had a list of songs we had wanted for our wedding. They played Sweet Child O’Mine by Guns and Roses as I walked my mom in, the song was amazing. They worked with our vocalist going through their songs before the wedding. Very professional group, will recommend to anybody looking for a string quartet. Thanks again to Conor and the Loring String Quartet for making our special day even more special.”
-Kevin S., Minneapolis, MN
“We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience as the Loring String Quartet performed at our daughter’s wedding. Their music was beautiful and perfect for the ambiance of the garden setting on a gorgeous September day. During the cocktail hour, the mood changed from traditional ceremony music to the more festive and lively party tunes, including our daughter’s special request. We would not hesitate to hire them again!”
–Nancy H., Chanhassen, MN
“I first discovered the Loring String Quartet in college when my gift to the bride was the music to be played at her wedding. Music was very important to her and needless to say, we were both absolutely thrilled with the outcome of their performance. I loved them so much I’ve successfully recommended them or gifted their music to the bride and groom at over 6 weddings to date. I’m not a wedding planner, just a lover of music who has family and friends who appreciate it as much as I do. The quartet can play a variety of musical genres and are great at thinking on their feet. For one of my best friends weddings they were asked to perform a surprise song for the bride with other musicians and singers. That performance is still one of my favorites of any wedding I have ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot). I will never forget the time I started walking down the aisle (thanks to the usher) before the groom was even in place! They saw me and started playing. They extended the music while still managing to maintain the proper timing of music for the brides entrance. #skills The Loring String Quartet are professionals and talented musicians. They make beautiful music and I am looking forward to recommending them again in the future.”
– Vino A., Plymouth, MN
“The Loring String Quartet performed for my daughter’s wedding, and they were absolutely wonderful! From the very first contact I knew we would not be disappointed. They were punctual, professional and extremely talented and accommodating. I would hire them again without hesitation! I only wish I could have listened to them longer! Their music set the tone perfectly for this beautiful day! Thank you, thank you for sharing your talent and expertise! Absolutely top-notch!”
–Heidi K., Stillwater, MN
“We had the Loring String Quartet play at our wedding ceremony, and they did an absolutely fantastic job. The song I chose to walk down the aisle to was a bit unique and wasn’t in their repertoire, however, this was no problem for them. They not only accommodated our request, they arranged and performed it so beautifully, that we had multiple guests comment about how beautiful it was (a few even saying it brought tears to their eyes). It honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. While we did receive cheaper quotes from other quartets, we felt they did not have the same level of talent and professionalism as the LSQ. They are simply the best!”
—Nadine P., Minneapolis, MN
“Loring String Quartet did such an incredible job at our wedding ceremony, we couldn’t have been happier! The entire quartet looked and sounded impeccable – they play with such passion and have beautiful arrangements of both classical and contemporary songs. I’ve heard many string quartets at other weddings and none of them compare, Loring String Quartet is the best hands down and worth the investment!”
—Phil T., Stillwater, MN
“We just had the Loring String Quartet play at our wedding, they were outstanding. We had less expensive quotes, but after talking to Conor, looking at resumes and listening to their sample music, we decided to go with quality rather than price and we were not disappointed… they were just that good, it was quite remarkable actually. After the reception we received many comments regarding the Loring String Quartet and all of them were extremely complimentary… and this from a crowd of professional theater-goers. They were extremely professional and courteous, and just nice to deal with… there wasn’t anything about the experience we would do over.”
—Kelly S., Saint Paul, MN
“One word sums up the Loring String Quartet: Perfection. My daughter asked me to find a quartet for her wedding. As she’s my only daughter, I wanted to make sure I found the right group so the day would be perfect. And indeed it was…My wife and I have been told by many attendees that this was the very best wedding they’d ever been to! Of course there are many elements that played a role, but the one that tied everything together in my mind was the beautiful music played by this very talented group. Great ambiance…Our 5 ratings across the board are all genuine. If I had another wedding to put on, I would make sure we had this same group of excellent musicians!”
—David B., St Paul, MN
“This was one of the highlights of our entire wedding. Two weeks later and we are still getting compliments on how beautifully Loring String Quartet played. Conor was very kind and accommodating to the extra requests I had. It was clear he wanted it to be the best experience possible. They made our ceremony and cocktail hour unique and special. We loved it and will be recommending them to anyone needing excellent music for any event!”
—Meredith O., Spring Valley, MN
“Absolutely wonderful. I wish we could rewind our day, slow down, so us as the couple could have actually heard their excellence more. The guests, all rave reviews. We were honored to have you. THANK YOU for making our day musically special. You were a delight, and we look forward to booking you again for parties, etc. You made our wedding day perfectly us, as we adore the sound of strings. Cheers to your excellence.”
-Sarah C., Minneapolis, MN
“Easy to work with and amazing musicians. We had so many compliments = money well spent!!”
-Molly W, Minneapolis, MN
“Loring String Quartet, was a great group of people to work with for our wedding ceremony. From initial contact through the whole planning process and the day of the wedding it was great experience. We wanted the elegance of a string quartet and the quality of Loring String Quartet was exactly what we imagined. Their experience, talent, and customer service was more than we could have asked for.”
-Estee J., Minneapolis, MN
“Had an excellent experience. Used them for a corporate holiday party and they were a huge hit. Wonderful to work with and extremely professional. Would highly recommend this group!”
-Jennifer R., Minneapolis, MN
“We had a wonderful experience with the Loring String Quartet at our wedding. Conor was incredibly accommodating in working with us to create a ceremony that was truly unique. The entire ensemble was perfect. We would recommend them again in a heartbeat. They made our wedding truly uniquely ours.”
-Bob T., Northfield, MN
“Loring String Quartet was amazing at our wedding this June. They were prompt, easy to communicate with, and played beautiful music. We received many compliments on the music. Couldn’t be happier!”
-Emily H., Rochester, MN
“Conor and crew were awesome at our wedding! We would totally recommend them.”
-Mark M., Minneapolis, MN
“We hired Conor, a Violinist, from the Loring String Quartet to play along with our Pianist, Sharon Planer. He and our pianist scheduled times to practice together before the ceremony, and were able to find the perfect arrangements for Violin/Piano. The guests at the ceremony were in tears before the ceremony began. We had an outdoor ceremony, and the music was flawless. He is an extremely talented musician, and it sounded like they had played together for years. I would recommend Conor to all of my friends.”
—Nick P., Maple Grove, MN
“Wow! What talent! We picked Loring String Quartet for our wedding and couldn’t have been happier! They were so accommodating with everything. Willing to learn new songs for us even when asked at the last minute, played outside when weather wasn’t ideal, just an overall great experience! We had so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful they sounded during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Amazing quality of sound I am so glad we found them for our day!!”
—Jaime Z., Minneapolis, MN
“Couldn’t have asked for more, superlative top to bottom, even with a few last minute musical curve balls that I inflicted on them.”
—Timothy M., Savage, MN
“They were amazing. They prepared music particular to the period luncheon we were celebrating. They played beautifully. They arrived on time and played until the end time we agreed upon. I would hire them again without hesitation.”
—Karen M., Minneapolis, MN
“Booking the Loring String Quartet for our daughter’s wedding was one of the best decisions we made. After listening to their music and reading their bios and speaking with Conor O’Brien, we knew that one very important detail was taken care of. The Loring String Quartet delivered exactly what we expected. They are prompt, friendly and accommodating. The Loring String Quartet was willing and able to perform any request that was made. They are personal and professional and play beautiful, amazing music that set the tone for a truly memorable wedding. The Loring String Quartet is well worth the investment.”
–Joyce F., St Paul, MN
“The Loring String Quartet played beautifully at my father’s funeral service. Not only did they accommodate our specific requests, they chose perfectly appropriate music for the visitation. They also recommended a song for the postlude that was a highlight of the service. I would highly recommend the Loring String Quartet and look forward to working with them again.”
—Jessica S., Minneapolis, MN
“We could not have been more pleased!! The beauty and heart they added to our Choir and Christmas music was enjoyed and appreciated immensely. We will most definitely be asking them back!!”
—Timothy M., Savage, MN
“Loring String Quartet played at my wedding, and they were fabulous! They are professional, and a very talented group. I have nothing but great things to say about them, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for some wonderful music and atmosphere. When I listened to their sample music I knew I had to hire them. They were all I ever hoped for and more, and just wish I could listen to them all the time.”
—Dominique C., Minneapolis, MN
“The Loring String Quartet was a great addition to our wedding ceremony. The quartet had no problem filling the Woodbury Central Park’s large amphitheater with a pleasant sound. Conor was great to work with and very responsive. I loved their mix of music. My cousin is a local symphony cellist and she was very impressed with their experience and professionalism. There are cheaper quartet’s out there, but I would suspect you would get what you paid for. I would highly recommend this quartet to anyone. Be rest assured that they will add class and great music to your event.”
—Ron T., Woodbury, MN
“I would definitely recommend Loring String Quartet to others for any special event that they are having. We had them play during our wedding ceremony and they did a beautiful job. My contact person was Conor O’Brien and he was wonderful to work with. He always responded to my emails and answered all the questions that I had. They were very accommodating to our requests and professional. I would use them again in a heartbeat.”
—Kristina A., Robbinsdale, MN
“Conor and his associates were accomplished, accommodating, timely and talented. It was a pleasure working with them. I would give them nothing more than the most exceptional recommendation.”
—Michael L. S., Princeton, MN
“This quartet was amazing! Everyone kept talking about how fantastic the musicians were during the ceremony. They arrived early and were ready to go well before they needed to begin playing. They also learned a special song for me to walk down the aisle to. Everything was perfect!!!”
—Nicky F., Minneapolis, MN
“The Loring String Quartet was spectacular. They were very accommodating, and worked with us on our wedding day to make it even a more special day. I would strongly recommend The Loring String Quartet.”
—Randy S., Minneapolis, MN
“We could not be more happy and amazed with The Loring String quartet. We asked them to play three special request songs, and all three were amazing. Conor was super easy to talk to, and he made everything very low stress. I wish I had another big event coming up so I could hire them again! 🙂 We Definitely recommend this quartet.”
—Jason B., Saint Paul, MN
“It was really nice to consult with Conor regarding the songs, timing, and suggestions regarding how the music coordinates with the marriage ceremony. Also appreciated the accommodation with arrivals and reception playing. Overall excellent and it is always so reassuring knowing that the music will happen without having to worry about it. Thanks the Loring String Quartet!”
—Mary S., Coon Rapids, MN
“The Loring String Quartet did an incredible job playing at our wedding. We received many complements from our guests on their performance. I would highly recommend this Quartet to my friends and family, and anyone else in search of a string quartet. They helped make our day memorable.”
—Susan J., Victoria, MN
“We ended up having to cancel our event that we booked with the Loring String Quartet, but they were very accommodating when booking them, and moved some of their priorities around to be able to play for us. They sounded great on their website under their music recordings, which is why we booked them. We were sad that we had to cancel, but we look forward to booking them again in the future!”
—Briana W., Minneapolis, MN
“Absolutely perfect!!!”
—Natalie N., Stillwater, MN
“Conor was wonderful to work with and the music was absolutely beautiful. Thank you.”
—K. S., Bloomington, MN
“This was our third set of services over two years with the Loring String Quartet and we could not be happier with their performance and cordiality. We are already pursuing them for Easter and next Christmas.”
—Timothy M., Savage, MN
“Refreshing young talent. Nice sense of humor. Willing to please.”
—Pamela G., Stillwater, MN
“I appreciated the flexibility in requesting a duet or trio, depending on the size of my event. The group was very professional, played beautifully at just the right tempo and volume, and was a wonderful addition to our evening awards event.”
—Anne R., Saint Paul, MN
“We were so very pleased with the Loring String Quartet and especially Conor. Because we lived in a different state than we were going to get married, we were hesitant, but after speaking to Conor, we knew we made a great choice for talent and for our music for our ceremony. Just hearing their beautiful music during processional, brought tears to everyone! They worked very well with our singer and that could of been a huge challenge, but the Loring String Quartet again shined through their talant and their professionalism. If we were to do it all over again, we would absolutely want to contact these wonderful musicians!!!!!”
—Joseph U., Hutchinson, MN
“The Loring quartet did a fine job of performing. They easily adapted to having another performer before them, and they responded well to my requests for improvising during the lighting of the unity candle. The wedding was beautiful.”
—Rachel F., Brooklyn Center, MN
“They did a great job playing an educational event for orchestra students. Good interaction with students and appropriate music for middle school orchestra students.”
—Darrin S., Eden Prairie, MN
“The Loring String Quartet was excellent! They played beautifully and were extremely accommodating.”
—Ben B., Maiden Rock, WI
“Lovely and professional.”
—Kristin H., Minneapolis, MN
“Exceptional, as usual!!!!!! We want them back already for next Christmas and Easter!”
—Timothy M., Savage, MN