Bio

DENNISON STRING QUARTET The Dennison String quartet has been entertaining audiences throughout the UK and Ireland for almost 20 years. Committed to playing all types of music, and specializing in performing music not usually associated with chamber groups, the Quartet has a set list of over 3000 pieces. This music ranges from Bach, Beethoven and Borodin to Hendrix, Queen and the Beach Boys. The group also arranges their own music thus able to play special requests. The group can be electrified and also be augmented by Tommy Locke on electric/acoustic guitar to form a unique and interesting upbeat sound. The Quartet has toured with Live Music Now! And Music Network and have performed to Prince Philip, other members of the Royal Family, John Major, Clinton and Tony Blair. Over the years the quartet has played at many music and arts festivals, most recently playing at the first Enniskillen Arts Week in October 2006. The Quartet has recorded the music for the award winning films “Fatal Extraction” and “Field of Bones” which have appeared in all the major film festivals. Regularly appearing on TV and radio, the quartet have played with Peter Corry, Vanessa Mae, David Essex, Martine McCutcheon, Russel Watson, Dr Ronan Tynan, Chris de Burgh and frequently augment and record with local bands. Recordings include “The Wildlife Album” and “Leya”. “classical music with a fresh twist” Sunday Life “the haunting sound of the Dennison String Quartet.” Belfast Telegraph “A wonderfully eclectic set played with style and panache.” Irish News contact Lesley Dennison Mob: 07730509091 Email: [email protected] [link="URL"]http://www.myspace.com/dennisonstringquartet[/link]