The home of quality live string music for your special function.
The Offenbach Strings are one of Queensland’s most respected professional
string ensembles for weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, openings and other special events. This acoustic group is based on the Sunshine Coast and has
performed at over 3000 events in churches, private residences, art galleries,
function centres and resorts all over South-East Queensland and beyond.
Founded by Alex Pattri in 1991, the Offenbach Trio has performed for Prime Ministers, State Premiers, Mayors, Consuls and many other
dignitaries. The trio has recorded for
several short films and toured to Regional Queensland centres and Norfolk
Island. The Offenbach Trio has been a
top 3 finalist at the Qld ABIA Awards six times.
Performers are drawn from a highly professional pool of musicians in order to provide live music to the highest possible caliber:
String
music from solo violin to chamber
orchestra in size
Include one of our excellent flautists or vocalists
Professional presentation and reliability
A vast 9-hour repertoire and the ability to customize your music with integrity
These are our minimum call rates (Australian Dollars, GST inclusive) and we are happy to email you a full fee schedule - please request via the contact page. When booking a trio or quartet, you may book us up to 5 hours.
Solo violin 1 hour $120.00 Duo 2 hours $430.00 Trio 2 hours $625.00 Quartet 2 hours $800.00
LATEST NEWS
We're expanding! For the last 3 months Alex has been helping build a new studio/office/workshop under the existing house in order to service clients and students better. It's not finished yet but the end is in sight! He's getting pretty good at concreting but don't worry - he can still play violin. Keep an eye out for photos on the transformation of an ugly swamp under the house to a custom-made flexible work area.
Once finished, the address/phone numbers/emails won't need to change - just keep using the current contact details.
Congratulations to all musicians who have worked so hard over the last year. Once again we were finalists in the ABIA awards and this year we were placed 4th in the state! In 2011 there were only 6 finalists in the live bands category and our result means we have been valued above hundreds of other jazz and rock bands, singers and ensembles of all genres. A big thank you for the brides who voted for us, too. Alex doesn't spend much time on publicity/self-promotion and he appreciates the feed-back you give is a result of your own efforts.
The Offenbach Trio performed twice at the recent "It's My Wedding Expo" in Noosa Springs with Sarah Knight. It was great seeing so many appreciative brides-to-be there. It looks like our next wedding expo appearance will be in January 2012 at Novotel Twin Waters Resort. See you there!
You may enquire about booking us at any stage of your preparations, but to avoid disappointment it's best to book early. We sometimes get bookings 18 months in advance and this year alone we have had to decline 30 bookings already.
TESTIMONIALS
This is a small selection of hundreds of testimonials, media releases on TV, radio, newspapers and personal web pages.
"The Offenbach Trio with their ability to turn the drone of background noise
into a serene, elegant and romantic setting for celebrations is truly
unique." Jessie & Andy, March 2010
"...I would like to extend my sincere
thanks to you for your generous support and participation in making the 2009
30th Anniversary Charity Ball such a success."
AGL Rescue Helicopter, Oct 2009
"Thank you for truly exquisite music which The Offenbach Trio
provided for Amber and Allan's wedding on Saturday... What a Day! First
cyclone Hamish's last minute showers forcing us inside and then the miraculous
appearance of sun enabling us to have the ceremony outside after all! You
seemed to take it all in your stride and we marvelled at the way in which you
seemed to effortlessly come in on cue and just set the scene so
beautifully. All the girls were very teary as Amber and Bruce came down
the path to the sounds of Pachelbel's Canon... I'm so glad we had the opportunity
to meet beforehand when you took the time to visit us the previous
weekend." Amber & Allan, March 2009
“Thank you for your lovely service on our
wedding day. It was beautiful you could
feel the love in the music Bravo many thanks” Michael & Susan, November
2008
“Dearest Alex, Thank you for your beautiful
music. I felt like I was in a fairy
tale. Just Perfect.” Megan & Wayne, January 2009
”Thank you so much for contributing to the wonderful ambience and mood of our
wedding… You all exceeded our expectations with the music at the ceremony and
reception. We’ve had no hesitation in recommending you to our friends that are
interested in booking a trio for their wedding.
Thank you again for helping to make our day so special.” Tamsin & Matt,
December 2008
“Many thanks for performing for us and our
guests on our wedding day. We received many comments praising your performance
on the day from our guests. On a personal note, we were very impressed with
your rendition of Sigur Ros’ ‘Samskeyti’ for our wedding processional – it was
simply perfect! We will definitely be recommending Offenbach Trio to
others.” Simone & David, August 2008
"To the Quartet! Many thanks for being a part of our special
day - the music was truly beautiful and memorable. We had so many
wonderful comments from guests, In particular, thank you Alex, for your
patience, especially with emails backwards and forwards and the last minute
changes, I cannot recommend you highly enough." Daniel & Zoe, September
2006
“Thanks for your performance at the Opening
of the Cooroy Butter Factory. I think
the turn out on the day surprised everyone and really shot a bit of life into
the space. The butter factory is indeed
alive!” Cooroy Butter Factory Opening, 2005
"The who's who of the Sunshine Coast rubbed
shoulders last night to appreciate some of the finer things in life at the
breathtaking opening of "Pure Indulgence"... Spirits were high as
guests enjoyed wines by Yarra Ridge Wines and music by The Offenbach Trio added
an extra touch of class." Sunshine Coast Daily,
Elizabeth Tilley, 18 September
2004.
“On behalf of
our Branch Committee I would like to thank you and the other two members of the
Offenbach Trio for the wonderful music you played for us during cocktails at
our Variety Auction. It is very much appreciated that you have been able to
accommodate our request despite your busy schedule… The Noosa Branch
Committee is grateful for your generous support of All Creatures Great and
Small.” RSPCA Noosa-Sunshine Coast Branch,
October 2001
