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Lyric Ensemble

Location: Based in Johannesburg

Biography

Established by cellist Laurie Howe, the Lyric Ensemble has been part of South Africa's music industry for more than 10 years. After completing her Masters degree in New York, Laurie moved to South Africa, where she was the assistant principal cellist for the SABC Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra.

The ensemble consists of professional musicians who were trained locally and overseas, and who currently play in various professional orchestras in the Gauteng Area.  Be it a soothing cello solo or duet, a vibrant string trio, a quartet to wine and dine to, jazz to relax to, or a band to dance to, the Lyric Ensemble will set the mood for your special occasion.

REPERTOIRE

The repertoire for chamber groups includes Light Classic, Viennese, Italian, Celtic, Lloyd Webber, Sinatra, and popular music.  Be it a soothing cello solo or duet, a vibrant string trio, a quartet to wine and dine to, jazz to listen to, or a band to dance to, the Lyric Ensemble will set the mood for your special occasion.

Instrumentation

  • String Quartet
  • String trio
  • Flute Trio (flute violin & cello)
  • Flute Quartet (Flute, violin, viola & cello)
  • Harp, flute & cello
  • Harp & cello
  • Cello solo or duo
  • Sax & strings
     

Noteworthy bookings with Five Seasons

One of our most popular Classical ensembles, Lyric has been booked for a myriad of events, ranging from small and large corporate functions and parties, to intimate private events and weddings, including:

  • Club House Opening, Serengeti Golf Club
  • Academic Opening, Belgium Campus Pretoria
  • Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Year-end Party, Hilton Sandton Hotel
  • Plasser South Africa Corporate Dinner, Roodepoort
  • Joint Structural Division Annual Dinner, JHB Country Club
  • Rapport 40th Birthday Event, Hilton Sandton Hotel
  • Opening of new FNB Place Building, Johannesburg
  • SANTAM Executive Cocktail function, JHB Country Club
  • Weddings and private events at all major function venues in Gauteng

Client Feedback

I just wanted to thank you for an awesome Classical Show. Laurie Howe and her Violinist were exceptional, my mother and friends happily danced to their music. It really made the evening, I am beyond elated they both exceeded my expectations!!! Thank You ever so much!!
Amanda Bedwell, Blue Lotus Studios

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