Strings Actually

Strings Actually is more than your typical string quartet; the four-piece ensemble is a vibrant music-making machine that performs classical, jazz and contemporary music with the verve and style intrinsic to each piece. They would be the perfect musical addition to your wedding or other special event - Strings Actually can also be a string trio, a string duo, a violin/piano duet or cello/piano duet.

The players of Strings Actually draw from a wide and diverse experience pool, having performed with many different ensembles and performers, including: DeepBlue Orchestra, Queensland Ballet Orchestra, Doch Gypsy Orchestra, Tommy Tycho, Tommy Emmanuel, and Human Nature. The players have performed at Sofitel Hotel, Sydney Opera House, Judith Wright Performing Arts Centre, Sirromet Winery, Viper Room (Hollywood, L.A.), Brisbane Powerhouse, Victoria Park Golf Complex and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre among many others.
 
From traditional classical quartet music, accompanying a bride walking down the aisle, to smooth jazz at the reception playing more modern numbers, Strings Actually cater for any and all functions. Discover for yourself why they’re called Strings Actually.

Strings Actually are Benjamin Drozdovskii (first violin), Irene Drozdovskii (second violin), Richard Grantham (viola), and Emma Allan (cello).

Some sample recordings:                                   

​Schubert's Serenade, originally for voice and piano, sounds equally beautiful performed by a string quartet.

​This Glenn Miller number, perhaps played at a pre-function drinks, would be sure to put people "In The Mood."

Strings Actually performing live an original composition by Benjamin Drozdovskii, titled "Six For One Fiver."