The Premier String Quartet in Dallas

From: Patrick Barbolla
Date: August 8, 2010 11:55:50 PM CDT
To: Edina
Subject: July 30

Words can barely express how pleased I was with the European Ensembles' performance at the rehearsal dinner for Kate Wilkinson and my son, Craig, on Friday July 30 at the City Club of Fort Worth. For 2 1/2 hours my guests were treated to a wonderful and very fitting performance for this elegant dinner. During the dinner and even continuing the next day, I was constantly receiving compliments on the European Ensemble's performance. I was very pleased and I will be referring others to you that require superior musical ability. Thank you for making this such an enjoyable evening for my son and his bride to be along with a multitude of guests.

—Patrick Barbolla
   07/30/2010 Rehearsal Dinner, City Club, Fort Worth, TX

From: Susan Seifert
Date: May 4, 2010 10:02:03 AM CDT
To: Edina
Subject: Our Review

We used the European Ensemble for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music. They exceeded all our expectations! Edina was wonderful to work with throughout the process. She met with us upfront to discuss our vision for the wedding. This was very refreshing since many quartets won't even meet with you in person. She was also quick to respond to every correspondence throughout the planning process. Edina even took a song that we loved from Cirque du Soleil and translated it for the quartet to play in our ceremony. It was beautiful! We received so many compliments on the music. We loved that the European Ensemble's music selection is so versatile. We wanted more contemporary music for our wedding and they delivered it perfectly. We'd also like to mention how beautiful and professional they look. While music is of course the primary focus, it's also nice to have a good visual presentation for your wedding. I cannot recommend them enough! THANK YOU!

And yes, please let us know if you record "Wedding Song" for your c.d. We'd LOVE to have a recording of it. It's such a special song to us now.

—Susan Seifert
   04/17/2010, Wedding, Aldridge House, Dallas, TX

From: Karen Peeler [karen@eventselegante.com]
To: Edina
Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 9:38:25 PM
Subject: RE: July 31 Pacheco wedding

Hi Edina:
Your ensemble group was WONDERFUL! I will definitely refer you to my brides! Thanks for everything!

Karen Peeler
Events Elegante

—Karen Peeler
   07/31/2010 Wedding, Dallas, TX

From: Amber M.
To: Edina Pastyik
Hello Edina!
I just wanted to tell you thank you for everything you did for the wedding at the Sheraton on March 13. It would not have been the same without the trio. Everyone had nothing but fantastic things to say about you. I really appreciate you and the work you did for my wedding. I can't wait to see the video.
A million thanks.

—Amber
   03/13/2010 Wedding, Dallas, TX

From: Pam Meis, Frisco ISD
To: Edina Pastyik,
Thanks to you and the European Ensemble for helping to make my daughter Elizabeth's wedding so special. First of all, what a great opportunity for my daughter and me to come to your bridal show to hear and choose music for her wedding day. That was a special time for me and my daughter and a testiment to the service that you provide. You worked closely with Elizabeth and myself to make this process a wonderful experience. You answered all of our questions and gave insight that helped our decisions.
On the day of the wedding you were on time and looked so nice. The quality, musicianship and repertoire was amazing. It exceeded all of our expectations. Our many guests complimented the ensemble and enjoyed hearing you play. I listened to several string quartets when planning my daughter's wedding and the European Ensemble blew me away then and at the wedding. You created beautiful musical memories for our daughter that she will treasure. One of my favorite sayings is "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Thank you for taking our breath away with the beautiful music you played at Michael and Elizabeth's wedding. Her father and I are truly grateful for everything.
God Bless You All,

—Cameron and Pam
   03/12/2010 Wedding, Colleyville, TX

From: Linda Feasel
Phone #: 214-734-2567
To: Edina Pastyik
Hi there. I just had to tell you how much I enjoyed the bridal show. Your ensemble's versatility was amazing as was all the beautiful melodies we listened to. You are definitely "it" for our daughter's wedding.
Your coffee was incredible as well!
Thank you again.
Linda

—Linda Feasel
   02/28/2010, European Ensemble Bridal Show, Dallas, TX

From: Kevin Esch
To: Edina Pastyik
Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 9:12:17 AM

We held a wedding at the Mansion on Turtle Creek on Saturday, January 30th. Edina and her European Ensemble String Quartet were the entertainment for the ceremony, cocktail hour as well as the reception. Edina was delightful to work with. She and all of her musicians were extremely professional. They even added in a little show for us near the end of the reception. They left the room for a short period and returned in different outfits and brought the tempo up a good bit. Even though we had opted against a dance floor, several people ended up dancing the remainder of the night, including myself! What a great addition to our event they were! Thank you, Edina and the rest of your Quartet, for making the wedding such a special event!

—Kevin Esch
   1/30/2010, Wedding, Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

From: Sterling Drinkard
To: Edina Pastyik
Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 9:58:10 AM

The European Ensemble did a great job for us. I was really pressed for time and not very organized, but they came through. They helped make the day that I proposed to my wife special. Everyone came out from the high end restaurants to listen to them play, which of course flattered my fiance. We used them again at our wedding. They are nice people, and have excellent sound quality. I would refer them to my friends and family.

Sterling Drinkard

—Sterling Drinkard
   1/16/2010 Proposal, Gaylord Texan Hotel, Grapevine, TX

From: Kathy Chandler
To: Edina Pastyik
Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 10:04:15 AM
Subject: wedding

Hello Edina,
I just wanted to thank you and the other quartet members for playing at Kiki's wedding on Saturday. The music was so beautiful and everyone truly enjoyed your playing! Thank you especially for working so hard on the song that Kiki wanted for her entrance--it made her very happy to hear her special song!

Thank you,
Kathy Chandler

—Kathy Chandler
   1/31/2010 Wedding, Ashton Hotel, Fort Worth, TX

Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:49:10 -0700
From: --------@yahoo.com
Subject: Thank you!!
To: European Ensemble

Edina,

I just wanted to thank you and your ensemble for delivering such a wonderful performance for my wedding on May 9th. The professionalism and musicianship demonstrated by you and your comrades was most impressive; guests have commented to me repeatedly on the beauty of the music and on the positive contribution to the mood and aesthetic of the entire evening made by your ensemble. The two specially requested arrangements were beautifully prepared and executed, adding a wonderful and personal touch to the ceremony.

Additionally, your performance of my original piece showed true professionalism and artistry-- it surely required skill to navigate the naivety and unorthodoxy of an amateur composer such as myself, and in so doing, you truly did fulfill one of my lifelong dreams. It was one of the happiest moments of my life to have a real string trio perform my work, and to have it featured in my own wedding was a thrill that could scarcely be equalled. Thank you again for making the day even more wonderful, and for helping to give my wife and I a memorable wedding that we will cherish forever.

—Jason & Devonn R
   05/09/2009 Wedding, McKinney, TX

After Hurricane Ike destroyed my plans for my wedding proposal in Houston, I had to move it to Dallas. European Ensemble agreed to do it at the last minute, they showed up early, did a fantastic job, and they were very kind. I also thought they were quite affordable and they sounded fantastic and did exactly what I needed them to do as far as what songs to play and how to play them. I would recommend this group to anyone!

—Chris Anderson
   9/16/2008, Engagement, Dallas, TX

The European Ensemble provided exceptional service and accommodation. Their abilities and performance exceeded expectation and the quality of their sound and musicality was discussed for days after the event. I would truly recommend European Ensemble for any special occasion. They are extremely reliable and talented! Thank you for making this wedding day a day to remember!

—Desiree H.
   7/19/2008, Wedding, Irving, TX

Thank you Edina you all were wonderful!! Thank you for everything and for being so wonderful to work with. Thank you. Everyone loved you, you made our whole wedding!! :)

—Gina Medina
   6/28/2008, Wedding

They were wonderful to work with and so very talented. They met and practiced with the soloist at the rehearsal for the first and only time because the soloist was from out of town. It was like they had practiced together forever. It was beautiful.

—Dana C.
   3/1/2008, Wedding, Arlington, TX

Thank you so much for the special touch your quartet added to Paige and Daniel's wedding! Not only did everything sound lovely, but each musician was on time and knew exactly what they were supposed to do and when. I appreciate your incredible talent, as well as your organization, and I look forward to working with you again!

—Emily Youngblood
   Blessed Unions Weddings & Events

There is no way we could have been happier with the European Ensemble. Their playing was impeccable and they looked beautiful sitting up front with their strings. Everything about them is elegant, professional, and excellent. There was a delay in the wedding because of problems with our florist and Edina handled everything with grace and calmness and offered to play while everthing was delayed to keep things going. Hearing them play during that bit of a tense moment was so very relaxing and was so very appreciated. I could listen to them on a daily basis and not get enough. They played all the requested music without missing a note. Numerous people at the wedding commented on their playing and wanted to know how I found them. Just thinking about them makes me smile inside and feel relaxed. Thank you so much, we could not have asked for a better string quartet. There are not enough adjectives to express my gratefulness and satisfaction. God bless all of you!

—Laura W.
   6/9/2007, Wedding, Fort Worth, TX

Thank you for providing such lovely music at our wedding. We appreciate your talent, professionalism, and willingness to accommodate our last minute changes. We wish you both all the best.

—Andrea & John Soto

 

 

Your performance was marvelous. Everyone commented on how well you played and sounded. We will have you back. I will check your schedule and see where you are playing in public so I can hear you again. It was just perfect. Thank you so much.

—Bill Walther
   Richland Hills Christian Church DMF
   2/14/2008, Richland Hill, TX

Very professional, on time, played what we requested, dressed very nicely and played beautifully. Several guests commented on how much they loved the overall affect of the quartet and how beautifully they played. It was a great choice for our weddding.

—Bev H.
   4/29/2007, Wedding, Tyler, TX

It was a pleasure singing with you and your musicians at my brother's wedding. Your music was not only beautiful, but your quartet expertly read and followed both myself and the other soloist. We were lucky to work with you!

—Jessica Tartaro
   3/10/2007

 

 

 

 

The European Ensemble was fantastic! They made our son's wedding day extra special & more memorable! They were like the icing on the cake! I would recommend them to anyone; they are gracious, helpful & have good suggestions for songs to play. The upbeat tempo was wonderful for the reception also. Thanks again! Blessings, The Schertz Family

—Cayle S.
   6/16/2007, Wedding, Carrollton, TX

The ensemble was brilliant at the wedding. A lot of our guests made comments about how beautiful the the quartet was. They were excellent in working with us in song selection and did everything we asked of them. I definately recommend this group and hope they find much success in days to come.

—David G.
   4/28/2007, Wedding, Plano, TX

The European Ensemble was wonderful to work with! We had unusual weather for our event and they were professional and very flexible with the added inconvenience of playing outdoors in cold weather. They are very talented musicians and tailored the day to meet our needs. I plan on hiring them again for my next daughter's wedding!

—Pam A.
   4/7/2007, Wedding, Mckinney, TX

This group is fabulous! We booked the trio for our opening and had 400 guests. Everyone loved the group. They were accomodating, started early, took very short breaks, etc... I highly recommend the European Ensemble!

—Belinda Wilson, Director of Marketing
   Plaza of Mansfield
   5/10/2007, Community Event, Mansfield, TX

The European Ensemble provided me with two very talented violinists to help serenade my lady as I proposed to her in the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. They were very affordable and very capable musicians. Not only did they perform well during the event, but the assistance Edina gave me during the planning stages was invaluable. Days before the proposal, Edina went to the Botanic Gardens and helped pick out the perfect spot. This was very helpful as I travel and I was unable to do this myself. In addition, the musicians learned two songs with special meaning to me and my proposee. So a tip of the hat to Edina and the European Ensemble. And by the way, she said yes.

—Daniel L.
   4/1/2007, Picnic, Fort Worth, TX

To see and listen to the performances that have earned such accolades from our clients, please visit our audio samples page.