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Duo Purla is a wedding music group based out of Buffalo, New York. Guitarist Tom Torrisi is a classical guitarist. As a soloist, he has been performing throughout the United States and the United Kingdom for many years. He holds a doctoral degree from the Eastman School of Music, has received top honors in numerous competitions, and has premiered multiple original compositions. Tom is also the co-founder of Rochester Classical Guitar, an organization that aims to enrich the community by providing education and access to performance opportunities. He also performs regularly with other Buffalo-based violinists as Duo Purla. Together they have been wowing audiences for years, giving a unique touch to any event they play.

Services Offered

Duo Purla will work with you throughout the process to create the setlist that best suits your wedding style. They can perform during the processional, ceremony, recessional, cocktail hour, and rehearsal dinner. He is happy to learn new songs and provide samples. Couples can get in touch to begin crafting the musical experience that will set the romantic and dreamy tone for their momentous occasion. For your special day, these musicians offer breathtaking classical guitar and vocals to accompany your celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learn New Songs

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

Reviews of Duo Purla

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Duo Purla receives glowing reviews for their musical performances at weddings, with Tom and Shannon impressing guests with their talent and professionalism. Reviewers highlight their responsiveness, ease of working with, and personalized song selection, making the ceremony and cocktail hour special. The duo's unique and beautiful music, including their own compositions and modern American classical pieces, received high praise, with many guests eagerly anticipating their future performances.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Duo Purla receives glowing reviews for their musical performances at weddings, with Tom and Shannon impressing guests with their talent and professionalism. Reviewers highlight their responsiveness, ease of working with, and personalized song selection, making the ceremony and cocktail hour special. The duo's unique and beautiful music, including their own compositions and modern American classical pieces, received high praise, with many guests eagerly anticipating their future performances.

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Laura Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

I would enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Duo Purla for your special event! Tom was responsive, professional, and had the perfect demeanor for our wedding. I also can't speak highly enough about them both, musically--all of our guests were singing their praises. They played both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and it really added a perfect touch to both. 10/10 would recommend!
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Patti Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour!

Tom and Shannon did an incredible job at our recent wedding. All the arrangements were exactly what we wanted. Tom was easy to work with and very responsive. I would highly recommend them for your event!
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Emmy Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 recommend!

We got married this past August and were looking for musicians to play during the wedding ceremony. I am SO happy that we went with Duo Purla. They were so easy with work with and I completely felt like we were in great hands. They provide you with a long list of songs so it's pretty easy to pick out music from their selection. They also allow you to choose one song that isn't on the list that they'll learn to play for your event. The music was absolutely beautiful and I'm really happy that we went with a guitarist because it made music sound beautifully unique. Thank you again, Duo, you helped make our day so special!
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Krista Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful music

Great to work with and they played beautifully for our cocktail hour! Highly recommend!!!
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Amelia Sent on 05/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch Performance!

We had the pleasure of seeing Duo Purla perform and we were blown away by their talent. Tom and Shannon performed several of their own compositions as well as other modern American classical music - it was incredible! We can’t wait until they come back to the area.
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Nate Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding ceremony music!

Tom was great for our wedding ceremony - very professional, easy to work with, and sounded awesome!! Highly recommended.
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Charles Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Performance

Delivered exactly what we hoped
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Lorna Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting

I've seen Tom perform at several different venues and each time I am more and more impressed. I love listening to his music no matter what it is....he can move from classical to modern to contemporary all with the flick of a wrist. I've been to 2 weddings that he's performed at and I would have to say he was amazing to listen to and a joy to talk with. Very down-to-earth, friendly, and genuinely intrested in those he meets.
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Kristen Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Tom played at my wedding ceremony a couple of summers ago and we were so pleased with how his arrangements turned out. We opted for a bossa nova theme for people entering the space and the Girl from Ipanema for our processional as well as two songs that he learned for when we entered and exited ("Here Comes the Sun" and 'Isn't She Lovely'). All of the music sounded amazing and we had numerous compliments on what a nice job Tom did/how lovely his arrangements were. Tom was incredibly easy to work with and I would recommend him highly for any wedding.
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Ed Martin Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Guitarist!!! Perfect for any wedding!

Tom is a true professional that is reliable, easy to work with and an incredible guitarist. He made our wedding day so special and tailored his music to our liking. All of our guests were raving about him after our ceremony. Perfect for any wedding or venue!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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