Corporate Events
I thought you played brilliantly, and also greatly appreciated your smile and enthusiasm... It was a wonderful evening and I had more fun than I can ever remember.
- Tim Crosley, conductor of EC4 Music.
London-based flutist Anne Allen has provided music for a variety of events in numerous venues around the world from garden parties to art galleries. Anne has been booked as a flute player for Lord Snowdon's 80th birthday celebrations, and for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation dinner in Guildhall, City of London. Anne has played flute for a diverse range of companies from PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the dating agency Classical Connections. The music has been used as a main feature of the event and in the background providing a relaxed atmosphere.
Companies Anne has provided entertainment for include:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Tarlolyons Law Firm
Classical Partners
The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington
The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane
The Ickham Estate
Swan Hellenic
Cunard
Saga
Amongst others, Anne has played to:
Princess Michael of Kent
David and Victoria Beckham
Lord Snowdon
Tony & Cherie Blair
Lord Sebastian Coe
Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
The Royal Geographic Society
How to make a booking:
Bookings are very simple to organise. Just let us know:
- Where the event is to be held - inside or outside and size of venue
- Which instruments you would like to book
- How long you would like us to play for - from 10mins to all day
- What style of music you would like - we can give suggestions if it helps!
When we have all this information we would be delighted to give you a quote. Packages start from £450 for a drinks reception.
Instrumental combinations available:
Anne performs with a variety of instrumental groups, all international musicians in their own right.
- Solo Flute
- Flute Duo
- Flute & Piano
- Flute & Keyboard (where a piano is not available)
- Flute & Harp
- Flute & Guitar
- Flute Trio (2 Flutes & Piano)
- Woodwind Trio (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet)
- Threes' Company Trio (Flute, Cello, Piano)
Any other requests will be happily accommodated. Please call 07779 099210, or email your queries.
The advantage of booking one of Anne's groups is their professionalism not only musically but in adaptability; they have the resources to play inside or outside, the repertoire to play at any event for any length of time and can adapt their volume level to suit any venue. All combinations that Anne works with can play unamplified which greatly simplifies the organisation of your event.
Repertoire:
Examples of popular repertoire follow. We would like to stress that these are examples only and we would love to hear if there are any particular styles or favourite pieces that you would like included.
Romantic Evenings e.g. Anniversaries:
Ave Maria
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Sheep May Safely Graze
Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission
The Swan
Meditation
The Man I Love
Unforgettable
Reception / Cabaret / Light Entertainment:
Aint Misbehavin'
Cakewalk
Easy Winners
Fascinating Rhythm
Fly Me To The Moon
The Girl From Ipanema
I Got Rhythm
The Man I Love
Maple Leaf Rag
Memory from Cats
Misty
Satin Doll
Summertime
Swanee
'S Wonderful
Take Five
Light Classical Entertainment:
Bach - Air on a G String
Beethoven - Minuet
Elgar - Spring Serenade
Fauré - Pavane
Gluck - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Handel - Water Music
Haydn - Serenade
Mozart - Opera Themes
Pachelbel - Canon
Puccini - Opera Themes
Purcell - Trumpet Tune
Vivaldi - Concerto in G minor
A very musical & elegant interpretation. Excellent control in all aspects. Wonderful sound, lovely line.
- Stina Bisengaliev, Principal flute, Opera North.
