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Cakes and Quartettes
Cakes and Quartettes
Linda Veleckis Nussbaum
Linda Veleckis Nussbaum
Violinist Michelle Wynton at Carnegie Hall
Violinist Michelle Wynton at Carnegie Hall
Violinist David Taylor at Orchestra Hall
Violinist David Taylor at Orchestra Hall
Live performance
Live performance
Cellist William Cernota
Cellist William Cernota
Violinists in action
Violinists in action
Violinists Michelle Wynton and David Taylor
Violinists Michelle Wynton and David Taylor
Moved by the music
Moved by the music

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About

Cakes and Quartettes is a classical music group based in Chicago, Illinois specializing in wedding entertainment. Consisting of members from the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony, these talented musicians have over 30 years of experience. Some of their performers include superior cellist William Cernota, and experienced concertmaster and violinist David Taylor. These skilled professionals have entertained audiences around the US and the world, and are now bringing their serenading sounds to couples' milestone celebrations.

Services Offered

This experienced musical group has an extensive repertoire of classical songs, including Mendelssohn's Wedding March for the walk down the aisle. Cakes and Quartettes specializes in ceremony and cocktail hour music. They are also available for rehearsal dinners and receptions, encouraging a relaxing evening of entertainment both before and on the big day. The group is more than happy to learn new songs upon request, and can provide a variety of musical arrangements to suit couples' preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Brass - Trio
Brass - Quartet
Brass - Quintet
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Harp
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances

Reviews of Cakes and Quartettes

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Debbie Sent on 06/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

World class musicians for your private event

I was so lucky to have these seriously world class musicians play my wedding. They have a large repertoire from many years of experience, and were able to play some obscure piece I requested practically on the spot. They are mature, extremely professional and super friendly. It's like having a private concert. Highly recommend!
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Gail Sent on 06/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Superb, versatile musicians who will make the occasion truly memorable.

Michelle Wynton and David Taylor are superb musicians. We have heard them perform for large and small, intimate settings individually and together, in many different venues, which include private homes, company functions, concert halls, cathedrals, libraries, Ravinia Festival and Music By the Lake (Lake Geneva, WI). To have them play for an occasion as special as a wedding will be memorable.
Mead Killion, PhD and Gail Gudmundsen, AuD
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Karen Sent on 06/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

David played for our church wedding. Absolutely beautiful. He also played for our mother’s memorial recital. David never disappoints. His years of experience as Asst. Concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony and too numerous to mention solos with various groups make him the PERFECT choice for your special day!
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Joel Sent on 06/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Superior, satisfying

I have been lucky to be an audience for these talented musicians on more than one occasion. Every piece of music was played at a pleasantly high level of artistry, to the degree which momentarily satiated my want for refinery, abut then left me eager for more.
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A.louise Sent on 06/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dr. Louise Earhart, Ph.D. In music OhionState University

Michelle and David would be an assent to any music business. They are dedicated, loyal, fun to be with, and the top Musical talents in our land. I am proud to have them as colleagues and friends. Seriously consider then for Weddingwire.
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Tony Sent on 06/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Excellent musicians with beautiful tone and extremely professional!
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W P Sent on 06/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Cakes and Quartettes

Dave Taylor and Michelle Wynton performed at our wedding and filled the church with glorious music which perfectly set the stage for us as we exchanged our vows. We chose to use a violin duo at they added a more intimate feeling and our family and friends were blown away by their performance. Looking back, every part of the ceremony (except for my wife’s shoes) went better than planned and David and Michelle’s playing was clearly one of the highlights.
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Joy S. Sent on 06/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Superb musical enhancement to the wedding!

I was a guest at a wedding ceremony graced by the artistry of violinists David Taylor and Michelle Wynton. I highly recommend them, without reservation, to anyone wishing to weave rich musical beauty into such a momentous occasion.
Set-up of placement and instrument tuning was non-intrusive and quickly executed, dispatched with calm, quiet assurance and nearly unnoticed as guests assembled and greeted one another. When David began playing the pre-ceremony piece, a hush descended and we were bathed in exquisite tones which uplifted all present.
David and Michelle’s sensitive, tender and exceptional playing was seamlessly matched in both solo and duet pieces. They set the perfect ambience throughout the whole ceremony and created a lush ‘wish without words’ for the happiness and love all held for this bride and groom. David and Michelle are an unsurpassable team!

Joy Sullivan
Newton, NJ

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