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Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo

Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo

Concord, MA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 85 Reviews
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    Taylor and Mark’s wedding 09/03/2023

    They did a wonderful job at our wedding!! Highly recommend
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    Loved Alla Brave for our ceremony and cocktail hour!

    Amazing music/sound and easy to work with. They have a huge selection of songs and genres and were flexible to perform specific songs I requested for the ceremony even ones not on their list. We used them for the pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour, great for background music, definitely added a classic touch by having live music.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Wow - thanks so much Melissa! It was a beautiful day for us; we enjoyed playing for you and wish you all the best! :-)
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    Mary O. Sent on 09/11/2022
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    Wonderfully talented

    Such a pleasure to work with. The music was exactly what we wished for. Perfection.
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    Greggory H. Sent on 11/15/2021
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    Made our outdoor ceremony feel so special

    Kristine and Steve were excellent to work with. They were very accommodating when we needed to reschedule due to COVID, they worked with our DJ to streamline the sound system used at the Ceremony location, and they were able to put together beautiful renditions of two songs we requested - "Red is the Rose", and "Wild Mountain Thyme" - the final sound was exactly what we were looking for, very true to their Soundcloud recordings, and really helped make our ceremony feel special. Would highly recommend!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Gregg - you’re the best! Thanks so much for taking the time and for your kind words!
    The whole event was lovely for us too; your family & guests were all so kind and the setting was magical!
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    Keyse K. Sent on 06/27/2021
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    Wonderful Sound/Easy to work with

    Alla breve flute & guitar duo sound absolutely stunning. The music is beautiful, we had them play at our ceremony in a church setting. We also had them play for our cocktail hour, my now wife who is Brazilian, wanted them to play classical Bossa Nova, and they even were able to have someone sing in Portuguese which was very unique and interesting. They sounded great and I highly recommend for any couple. Thank you!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thanks so much for your comments! It was our pleasure to provide music for you and your guests. Best Wishes!
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    Lisa C. Sent on 06/11/2020
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    Concord wedding june 2020

    wonderful people. my daughters wedding, they were so good. would have them again and again. I highly recommend. Thank you to both of them.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank You Lisa - it was our pleasure and so nice to be able to share in your celebration! Our best wishes to Janina & Vlad!
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    Alan M. Sent on 05/28/2019
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    The perfect anniversary party music

    Their music made the perfect background for our party; many of our guests commented on how sophisticated and beautiful the sound of the flute and guitar were.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thanks so much Alan - we enjoyed it greatly! All the guests were so nice, and we were so well taken care of! Hope to meet you again another time.
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    Catherine Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Just Beautiful!

    Alla Breve performed during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They truly did a wonderful job! The music made the ceremony that much more special, and peronal feeling. I am so grateful they were able to perform each of the songs I requested, amazing!
    My only regret is that my husband and I missed listening to them perform during cocktail hour since we were taking photos!!!!

    Highly recommend!!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Many Thanks Catherine! We were so happy to be there on a beautiful day in Newport! We wish you all the best.
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    Jeff G. Sent on 06/20/2019
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    Music as gorgeous as my bride

    I hired Steven to play solo guitar for my wedding ceremony and he was amazing. My wife loved his playing and numerous guests remarked on how amazing he was. He was easy to communicate with and totally delivered. 10/10


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    Peter R. Sent on 05/28/2019
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    Satisfied and happy with Alla Breve Duo.

    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance Alla Breve Duo put on at our reception this past Saturday. Our friends and family felt that the duet brought such wonderful atmosphere to our special day. Professional in both skill and interactions, the duet also showed a willingness to try a few requests we made in addition to their normal repertoire. We gladly recommend Alla Breve Duo for your events.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Peter, you and Li were a joy to work with! Thank you for being so gracious and understanding. Very best wishes!
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    Arlene Sent on 11/02/2018
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    Wonderful to work with!

    We hired Alla Breve Duo at the last minute due to a planning glitch, and were so thankful that they were available. Communication with Kristine was great. Their website is very helpful as far as picking out songs you want to be played. The processional music was beautiful and set such a wonderful tone. We would highly recommend them and would love to work with them again someday.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you so much, Arlene! We were please that we were available - it was a lovely event in a unique setting! All the best to you and your family. :-)
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    Mary Sent on 08/06/2018
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    The music added such a nice touch to our cocktail hour prior to the reception!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you Mary - we enjoyed playing for you!!
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    Dan Sent on 09/07/2017
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    It is my sincere pleasure to recommend the Alla Breve Duo. We hired Kristine and Stephen Kirby to perform the ceremony music for my daughter's wedding ceremony. The musical performance was outstanding. We were so pleased with them. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful the music was. They offered an extensive repertoire to choose from. Sample music was made easily available to us on SoundCloud which was very helpful. We sincerely appreciated their professionalism. We were confident from the early stages that we were dealing with professionals that we could be relied upon. They made it so easy for us! They worked with our soloist/cantor to make sure that the entire ceremony music program was taken care of.

    Thank you Kristine and Stephen for your contribution to a memorable and wonderful day!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank YOU, Daniel, for your kindness and generosity. We were honored to be a small part of your daughter's wedding, and we wish you and your family all the best!
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    Meg Sent on 08/17/2017
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    Alla Breve added the perfect sound to our ceremony, and were very easy to work with! Their repertoire is impressive, and their performance demos on Soundcloud very helpful for sorting through possibilities. Kristine was charming and responsive in all our correspondence, and they were perfectly happy to find the sheet music for the one song request we had. The flute & guitar duet was phenomenal, ethereal and lovely! Many guests remarked on how delightful the music was, and how personal it made the whole event feel. If they had an album available, I would absolutely buy it to bring back memories of the day.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Dear Margaret -
    We are so grateful for your message and for your kindness! It was truly a pleasure to work with you, your family members, and the people at the church. Thank you again for allowing us to share in your lovely wedding day!
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    Colleen Sent on 08/18/2017
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    Kristine & Steven are not only incredibly talented but also amazing to work with. They were very responsive, helpful and were more than willing to learn the Game of Thrones theme song to play as our wedding recessional! I received numerous compliments from guests regarding the music.I would highly recommend booking!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you Colleen! It was a gorgeous evening at Topsfield Commons! We really like learning new songs for our clients as it helps us to expand our repertoire. Who knew that Game of Thrones would sound so good on guitar and flute?! We wish you all the very best :-)
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    Ashley Sent on 07/27/2017
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    Kristine and Stephen were great to work with and very professional. The music for our wedding ceremony was beautiful. We received several compliments on their work from our guests.
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    Christine Sent on 07/16/2017
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    Alla Breve were wonderful. They were flexible, allowing me to choose some classical pieces for the wedding ceremony as well as more poplar tunes for the bride, groom, and wedding party. I would recommend them to anyone needing music for any occasion.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank You, Christine! It was our pleasure!
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    Christie Sent on 07/27/2017
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    Lovely musicians, professional and easy to work with. Was perfect for our ceremony and cocktail hour music!
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    E. Sent on 09/22/2016
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    When planning an out of town wedding, you really need to rely on reviews. With that said, all the reviews we based our decision on choosing Alla Breva turned out to be true. They were the perfect choice for our daughter's wedding earlier this month. The music for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour was perfect and Kristine and Steve are not only very talented but delightful to work with-
    Highly recommended!!!
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    Jen Sent on 09/10/2016
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    The Alla Breve Duo provided ceremony music for my August wedding in Beverly, MA. I had not originally budgeted for live ceremony music, but at some point throughout the planning, I realized I had my heart set on live music and knew it would add a special touch. I contacted numerous musicians and ultimately chose the Alla Breve Duo. After emailing with Kristine and reading reviews, it was clear they had a lot of experience and I felt confident they would deliver exactly what I was looking for at an exceptional value. I emailed back and forth with Kristine many times over roughly a six month period. She was incredibly professional and responsive and patient with my many questions. I also talked to her on the phone a week or two before the wedding to go over everything - she provided a few helpful suggestions at that time. Kristine and Steven have many musical selections for you to chose from and they are willing to learn other pieces of music that they haven't previously played for a very reasonable fee. I highly recommend the Alla Breve Duo! Thank you so much for sharing your talents at our wedding! ~Jen and Andy 8.13.16

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you so much, Jen & Andy, for your feedback and for your support. I enjoyed working with you on your wedding music - it is really encouraging when a bride takes as much care and interest in the music as you did! Thank you for letting us in your celebration.
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    L Sent on 08/16/2016
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    Alla Breve provided beautiful music during my daughter's wedding ceremony. They played popular/romantic selections while the guests were arriving and being seated and then played the classical music my daughter selected for the wedding party entrance. It was perfect and many of the guests commented on how wonderful the music was. Kristine was a joy to deal with during the planning process. She was always responsive and professional. I would highly recommend them.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you for your feedback and your kind words! It was such a beautiful day; up on the hill with the breeze blowing just enough... we feel to grateful to have been able to join you, your family & your guests! Very Best Wishes!
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    Angela Sent on 07/14/2016
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    Alla Breve Duo were so spectacular on our wedding day. They were able to incorporate our all of our musical tastes and made our days so special. Their quality of sound and music is exceptional and beautiful. Our guests were blown away by their vast repertoire. We had a wonderful experience with them! I highly recommend them to any event, they will truly make it magical!

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank you so much Angela! We were ourselves impressed with the kindness of your family & guests, and the helpfulness of the staff at the State Room. It was definitely our privilege to provide music for all of you; you deserve the best!
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    Lydia Sent on 07/18/2016
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    When I first heard Kristine and Steve Kirby play I cried because their music joyfully moved me! Our April 23, 2016 wedding ceremony was beautiful because of this husband and wife flute and guitar music. They can perform any genre of music from classical to traditional to pop, and they are extremely accommodating. I wanted a particular broadway musical song played for my bridal entrance and without hesitation their wonderful arrangement along with my soloist was performed. My guests cannot stop talking about the pre-ceremony prelude, and I cannot say enough about Kristine and Steve's talent and professionalism. Also, Alla Breve price points are very reasonable especially if you are on a budget. I highly recommend Alla Breve for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour.

    Alla Breve Flute & Guitar Duo's reply:

    Thank You Lydia - it was truly a beautiful day up at the Blue Ocean Event Center! We just feel so lucky to have been asked to contribute to your celebration. Best Always!
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    Great duo! Easy to work with and high quality music. It was quite affordable and much nicer than using recorded music. Having live music really matched the ambiance of our venue, which was the Martha Mary Chapel at the Wayside Inn and the Main Dining Room for the reception. I used "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for my wedding party processional, and "Canon in D" by Pachelbel when I walked down the aisle. As a recessional I used "Alla Danza" from Water Music by Handel. They also played for my cocktail hour. I feel quite lucky to have gotten them to play for my wedding, and I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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