What people are saying about Loring String Quartet

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“We hired the Loring String Quartet to play at our son's wedding and we couldn't be happier with the experience. They are extraordinary musicians—we had some professional musicians as wedding guests and they absolutely raved about the groups' musicianship. But, even more importantly, LSQ were an absolute pleasure to work with. We've never planned a wedding before, but Conor gave us thoughtful advice about how to incorporate music into the ceremony and choosing particular songs. He composed the playlist for cocktail hour and dinner and his selections, and the musicians' skills, set the perfect mood. LSQ were attentive to detail, respectful of our wishes, and performed beautifully. It's impossible to imagine a better experience.”

—Stephen K

“WOW! The Loring String Quartet was everything and more for our wedding day. The music was outstanding. They sounded so perfect that I had to double take to make sure it wasn’t a recording haha. Working with Conor was so easy and effortless. He was so helpful through the entire process that I only had extreme confidence through it all. If you’re thinking of hiring a quartet for your wedding, please hire the Loring String Quartet, you will be amazed.”

—Brooke L

“We hired the Loring String Quartet for our wedding and I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. They play so beautifully and have such a broad and deep repertoire to choose from as well as a willingness to learn a new song for your event if needed. Conor is wonderful to work with on all of the lead up to the wedding - finding the right music and making great suggestions. They truly added such a beautiful and unforgettable element to our wedding - they were a highlight of the day for us. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”

—Megan F

“The Loring String Quartet did an incredible job playing such moving music that we chose for our wedding, and they were so flexible in collaborating with our singer which elevated the whole thing. They were professional and in tune with each other, and their presence added so much to our day. Also, Conor was a joy to work with—very thorough and clear, not stopping until the plan was in place and as we desired. An overall wonderful experience!”

—Libby T

“The Loring String Quartet performed as part of our wedding ceremony earlier this month and they were absolutely incredible. We are big music fans and wanted every musical element on our wedding day to be perfect. And even with a bar that high, the Loring String Quartet exceeded all of our expectations! From music selections through to their prompt and efficient communication prior to the big day, the team at the Loring String quartet were incredibly professional and a joy to work with it. Their performance was the cherry on top that truly made our wedding a full and rich experience that we will never forget. We had many professional musicians among our guests (including a cellist from the the Met Opera in NYC) and they all were raving about the Quartet's performance. Bravo, Loring String Quartet - thank you so much for everything!”

—Sarah W

“The Loring String Quartet was such a perfect fit for our wedding! They are so talented, thoughtful, and professional. Many of our guests commented on how much they loved the live music, and the quartet totally fit the vibe we were going for. We couldn’t have been happier with them!”

—Erica A

“I cannot say enough great things about this quartet! They were wonderful to work with. I gave them some very contemporary songs for my wedding and they were able to play them all beautifully. It was easily one of my favorite parts of the day. My family has been in the violin business for a very long time. We have heard some of the best musicians around the world and we were all blown away by their talent. We are so lucky to have them in the twin cities! If you are looking for a string quartet, this is the group you need to hire.”

—Jessica F

“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

“Their professionalism is only exceeded by their talent. Loring String Quartet 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Conor and crew were awesome at our wedding! We would totally recommend them.”

—Mark M

“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

“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

“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

“Loring String Quartet was 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

“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.”

—Dominiqe C

—Karen M

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Refreshing young talent. Nice sense of humor. Willing to please.”

—Pamela G

“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.”

—Annie R

“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

“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

“Loring String Quartet 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

“Loring String Quartet was an absolute dream at our wedding. Conor was incredibly easy to work with, very kind, and gave his honest opinion about what would and would not work well for our ceremony. He was also quick to respond, taking out much of the stress of planning. Their repertoire is also just massive with so many fun modern songs that sound amazing on strings and ended up being such a big hit with our friends who don’t listen to classical music but do love the sound of modern hits on strings. I think the hardest part of the whole process was just deciding which songs we wanted played since they know so many, but Conor and the LSQ team were great there as well, letting us decide how much we wanted to dictate what they played vs. letting them choose. For cocktail hour we opted for the latter and just told them we wanted fun, upbeat songs played and they nailed it. Overall, I would highly recommend LSQ!”

—Maddie G

“The Loring String Quartet provided the perfect accompaniment to elevate the occasion of our wedding ceremony. The chosen pieces were performed perfectly, and the quartet was spoken of highly by all of our guests. Conor and his musicians are utmost professionals, and his communication and expertise were wholly valuable to our planning process. I highly recommend the Loring String Quartet for any occasion and will look to work with them again in the future. Thank you, LSQ!”

—William H

“WOW!! The Loring String Quartet is soooo talented and they added so much elegance to our wedding day. They were professional and easy to communicate with. You are crazy not to hire them!!”

—Abby F

“Hire the Loring String Quartet for next-level elegance at your wedding or event- you will NOT regret it!!! Conor was so easy to work with the entire year leading up to my wedding. We chatted on the phone early on and Conor was so delightful to talk to and plan with. He is truly and expert and a professional. Later I was provided a song list to choose from, and being the planner I am I decided to make requests for specific parts of the ceremony and cocktail party. I told Conor that I expected the quartet to read the vibes of the room to know when to play what kind of music. The day of my wedding the quartet could not have been more of a hit!! They were so classy and made the day so special!! I have nothing negative to say. My only regret was that as the bride I was unable to sit and enjoy the music myself because I was rushing around socializing. Thanks Loring String Quartet for helping make my wedding day truly spectacular!!!”

—Hillary B

“The best string quartet in Minneapolis - hands down! Beautiful, romantic, classic and timely music. They played my daughter's wedding and reception at Hutton House, and it was a big hit. High quality music, and the quartet was very easy to communicate and coordinate with. Such a great decision to hire Loring String Quartet!”

—Jannie H

“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

“The Loring String Quartet was the most beautiful addition to our wedding reception cocktail hour. It was one of my favorite parts of the day and we received many, many comments that the music was a highlight. Thank you, LSQ for so thoughtfully playing our requests and for sharing your incredible talent! Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be calling you for future events :)"

—Rosemary L

“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

“We were so happy that we had the Loring String Quartet play for our cocktail hour! We loved that it set the ambiance for our entire celebration - we are still hearing about it from guests. One of the reasons we went with the group is their variety of musical selections was impressive; spanning from the 1900s to contemporary today. It was such a pleasure working with Conor and he was professional, flexible, adaptable, and easy to work with. It only took one conversation to know I was in very capable hands. Conor checked in prior to the wedding date to ensure that the atmosphere and design were the same, which took some of the planning off my plate. Conor and LSQ were simply fantastic!”

—Annie P

“Hiring the Loring String Quartet was one of THE best decisions for our wedding. These musicians are incredibly talented and overall elevated the entire ceremony experience, making it even more special and magical. They were such a pleasure to work with - our ceremony would not have been the same. LSQ had an expansive repertoire of music but was willing to learn a new song for us, Simply the Best, which we walked down to. Every single guest was blown away by the quality of their music. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you Conor and team!”

—Brikken J

“If we were only allowed to select one “vendor” for our wedding and take the rest by chance, it would be the Loring String Quartet. They played during our church service (classical & traditional music) and at the reception afterwards (popular & contemporary music). They invited us to express our personal preferences from their fabulous play list, including “So fill to me the parting glass / Good night and joy be to you all.“ They added so much to our celebration. Our families & guests were ecstatic.”

—Anthony & Nancy L

“Conor and his colleagues are superb musicians that provided a magical backdrop to our wedding celebration. Conor is delightful to work with and gives you confidence that this is one detail you will not need to worry about. Book them now — it will be one of the best decisions you make for your own wedding!”

—Loren T

“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

“Loring String Quartet was excellent for our wedding at The Whim in Minneapolis! They had a great song list to choose from and we found just what we wanted to entertain our guests before the wedding. And the perfect two songs for the processional of our family and then of me, the bride. They helped to create the perfect wedding ambiance for us and we are so grateful. Super talented musicians.”

—Karin N

“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

“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

“Conor and the rest of the Quartet were absolutely INCREDIBLE. We hired them to play our ceremony music and the music during our cocktail hour, and every note played was perfect. An abundance of talent displayed by all members. Highly recommend them for any events.”

—Brian R

“Loring string quartet was wonderful! They performed at our ceremony and it was absolutely stunning. They were so great to work with and have such a large selection of music they can preform. They made my vision come true and it was perfect in every way. It truly transformed our ceremony. We HIGHLY recommend them!!!”

—Elena B

“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

“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

“The Loring String Quartet was excellent! They played beautifully and were extremely accommodating.”

—Ben B

“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

“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

“Easy to work with and amazing musicians. We had so many compliments = money well spent!!”

—Molly W

“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

“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

“I could not say enough good things here! They played absolutely beautifully and really set the tone for our wedding celebration. The Loring String Quartet played during our pre-ceremony champagne hour and ceremony. They were very communicative and responsive to our needs. Our guests LOVED them. 10/10 would recommend!”

—Annie M

“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

“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

—Kelly S

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Loring String Quartet was amazing. They prepared music particular to the period Absolutely perfect!!!”

—Natalie N

“Conor was wonderful to work with and the music was absolutely beautiful. Thank you.”

—K. S.

“Loring String Quartet was hands down one of the best parts of our wedding! Their music was phenomenal and brought literal tears to guests' eyes! They executed each song so beautifully! Conor was also great with communicating and always responded promptly. He catered to our needs and also provided great recommendations for songs when asked. When they arrived to the venue, they did a seamless job setting up and I never had to direct or lift a finger. This quartet is THE BEST around and I would hire them again in a heart beat :)”

—Kaymi D

“Conor, Amy, and the Loring String Quartet team were a delight to work with. Conor was very easy to communicate and plan with and Amy was an amazing performer. We had requested contemporary music a few weeks before our wedding and Conor and Amy were so accommodating. Amy showed so much range from Post Malone to Elvis, playing exactly what we had requested. They also collaborated so well with our other vendors we would recommend the Loring String Quartet to anyone who would like live music at their ceremony or reception.”

—Luke B

“Loring String Quartet was worth every penny!!!! We would highly recommend using them at your wedding. They were very professional. Were ready to go one time. Brought an extra music stand for our singers. Assisted us with picking our the perfect music to be played during each moment of our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner.”

—Carol H

“The Loring String Quartet were an extraordinary part of our wedding day and I want to highly recommend them. The music was beautiful, most importantly- but the professionalism and the fact that The Loring String Quartet went above and beyond for us meant the world. We asked them, to learn a pretty obscure song, which didn't even have sheet music available, and they did it with aplomb! It was a song that held great meaning for our family. Conor, who was our contact, was always on top ofd communication and he made it so that we never had to stress the music part of our wedding day. They were fantastic and I my wife and I were so happy with how their music played such a big part of our day.”

—Michael H

“Everything about our experience with Loring String Quartet was PHENOMENAL! Their performances for our ceremony and cocktail hour were PURE PERFECTION, and we received abounding compliments from our wedding guests. Furthermore, Conor is extremely attentive, beautifully charismatic, truly honorable, and wonderfully talented; he helped guide my music selection while staying true to my wishes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Loring String Quartet!!”