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• WHAT’S
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DUO, A TRIO AND A QUARTET?
• IS
IT POSSIBLE TO CHOOSE OTHER COMBINATIONS, NOT JUST WITH
STRINGS?
•
WHEN
CAN THE SOLO VOICE BE USED?
• WHAT
IS THE BEST ENSEMBLE WITH SOLO VOICE?
• WHAT
KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU PLAY?
• DO
YOU ALSO PAY ATTENTION TO THE LOOK OF YOUR PERFORMANCES?
• WHAT
MUST THE BRIDAL COUPLE PROVIDE?
•
WHAT ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE FOR
THE MUSICIANS’ LUNCH/SUPPER?
• CAN
WE ASK YOU TO PLAY OUT OF DOORS?
• IS
IT POSSIBLE TO DANCE TO YOUR MUSIC?
• I
AM GETTING MARRIED OUT OF ROME, ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL?
• WHAT
IS S.I.A.E. AND WHAT DO THE CHARGES AMOUNT TO?
• WHO
HAS TO PAY THE S.I.A.E. CHARGES?
• HOW
DO WE APPLY FOR S.I.A.E. PERMISSION?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A DUET, A TRIO AND A QUARTET?
A Quartet (two violins, viola and violoncello)
covers the whole sound range from the highest notes
to the lowest and has a richer sonority.
A Trio (two violins and a violoncello,
or violin, viola and violoncello) is an excellent compromise
between the four-instrument Quartet and the two-instrument
Duet.
A Duo (violin and violoncello) is recommended
for very small spaces; it is less complete than a Quartet
and not so rich harmonically.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHOOSE
OTHER COMBINATIONS, NOT JUST WITH STRINGS?
CONSoNUS was born as a group of string-players and its
strength is their profound shared knowledge. On request,
it is possible to combine another instrument with the
strings, such as a harp, organ, flute or woodwind or
solo voice.
WHEN
CAN THE SOLO VOICE BE USED?
During a wedding ceremony, the points where it is most
appropriate for a soloist (a soprano or tenor) to sing
are the offertory, the communion and the signing of
the register. A solo voice can also be used for the
Alleluia and Sanctus.
WHAT IS THE BEST ENSEMBLE
WITH SOLO VOICE?
It is worth bearing in mind that when people enter and
leave, a fuller sound is needed than at other times,
and so it is normal for only instrumental music to be
played. A Duo would offer an appropriate accompaniment
for a solo voice, but a Duo would be less satisfactory
when only instrumental music is required. It is therefore
advisable, if space permits, to choose a Quartet or
Trio to accompany a solo voice.
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU
PLAY?
Our repertoire ranges from classical to jazz standards,
and includes famous songs, the best-known film soundtracks,
and some of the finest tangos by Astor Piazzolla. We
can also play a wide selection of famous Neapolitan
songs. We do not play dance music except for waltzes.
With the Quartet it is possible to play all the pieces
listed in the “REPERTOIRE”
section, some of which cannot be performed with the
Trio. The Duo repertoire mostly includes pieces of classical
music. It is also possible to opt for a smaller set
of instruments in church and a larger ensemble during
the reception at a villa or restaurant. During the reception
it is also possible for us to play as a Quintet with
the addition of a double bass, which is particularly
suitable for the standard jazz and waltz repertoire.
DO YOU ALSO PAY ATTENTION
TO THE LOOK OF YOUR PERFORMANCES?
This is one of CONsONUS’s strengths. The musicians
always dress in black (the men wear a jacket and tie,
the latter especially designed for our musicians, the
same for all; the women wear elegant black dresses).
If we are asked for an informal look we appear in shirts
and black trousers. On the music stands (which are always
identical) you will never see loose sheets but elegant
folders in CONSoNUS’s distinctive colours.
WHAT MUST THE BRIDAL COUPLE
PROVIDE?
Only chairs without arms. As regards lighting we have
elegant, battery-operated music stand lamps.
WHAT ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE
FOR THE MUSICIANS’ LUNCH/SUPPER?
The choice of arrangements is at the discretion of the
bridal couple or organisers of the reception. Those
who have engaged our services in the past have normally
provided a reduced lunch/supper, such as the one reserved
for children or assistants in general, such as photographers.
Some bridal couples have invited us to eat the same
meal as invited guests. Others have not reserved a meal
but have invited us to eat during the aperitifs.
CAN WE ASK YOU TO PLAY
OUT OF DOORS?
We do frequently perform in the open air, but we ask
that a place be provided to shelter the musicians from
the sun (the instruments suffer from direct sunlight
as they do from excessive humidity), and so a sunshade
is required. It is generally best, wherever possible,
to arrange for the chosen ensemble to have a wall behind
it so as to project the sound forwards towards the guests
and prevent its being lost in the space.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO DANCE TO
YOUR MUSIC?
For dancing it is necessary for the music to be amplified,
otherwise the dancers would not hear the rhythm clearly
enough. In any case the only genre in our repertoire
for dancing is the waltz (it is therefore possible for
us to accompany the bridal couple’s first waltz,
after the cutting of the cake).
I AM GETTING MARRIED OUT
OF ROME, ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL?
No problem. If the travel is within an area of up to
250 km, the quoted price will include just the travel
and transfer expenses. If the distance is greater, accommodation
for the musicians for one night will have to be included.
WHAT IS S.I.A.E. AND WHAT
DO THE CHARGES AMOUNT TO?
S.I.A.E. is the Italian acronym for the Italian Society
of Authors and Editors, which protects authors’
rights. Just to give an example, for a live music entertainment,
not for dancing, for a maximum of 100 guests in a top-category
venue, a lump sum of 142.00 euros plus IVA (Value Added
Tax) is charged, to which must be added stamp duty and
a cautionary deposit of 26.00 euros (against the return
of the sheet music). The total comes to just over 200.00
euros, 26.00 of which will be returned when the sheet
music, duly signed for by the director of the performance,
is given back within 5 days of the event. This example
is given on the basis of the costs for the year 2007.
WHO HAS TO PAY THE S.I.A.E.
CHARGES?
Copyright expenses are charged to the organiser of the
event and hence to the bridal couple.
HOW
DO WE APPLY FOR S.I.A.E. PERMISSION?
This is done by contacting the local district office.
By local district is meant the district where the event
will take place. We think it helpful to provide here
the link for contacting the relevant office:http://www.siae.it/Siae_InItalia.asp?link_page=Siae_InItalia_click.asp
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