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On WeddingWire since 2025
Last update: October 2025
For over 20 years, Bel Canto Strings has been one of Calgary, Alberta's most trusted and sought-after ensembles for weddings, receptions, banquets, and special events. Our professional musicians bring elegance, sophistication, and unforgettable live music to every celebration.
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, Bel Canto Strings provides customizable live music options tailored to your vision. We perform in a variety of formats, including string quartet, trio, duet, or solo violin/cello, and can play acoustically or with amplification, depending on your venue.
Why Couples Choose Bel Canto Strings
- Experienced Professionals: Each member is an accomplished musician with extensive performance backgrounds, live concerts, and recording experience.
- Wide Repertoire: From timeless classical wedding pieces (Pachelbel’s Canon, Bach, Mozart) to romantic popular hits, jazz standards, and custom requests. We bring your love story to life through music.
- Personalized Service: We work closely with couples to curate the perfect soundtrack for their ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. Custom arrangements are available to make your day uniquely yours.
- Trusted in Calgary’s Arts Scene: Beyond weddings, Bel Canto Strings has contributed to Calgary’s cultural community for decades through concerts, collaborations, and recordings.
Services Offered
- Ceremony music (processional, signing, recessional)
- Cocktail hour & dinner entertainment
- Reception features performances
- Custom song arrangements
- Flexible ensemble sizes (quartet, trio, duet, solo)
Our mission is simple: to create an atmosphere of beauty, romance, and joy through exceptional live music. From the first consultation to the last note played on your wedding day, Bel Canto Strings ensures professionalism, reliability, and artistry that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.
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Meet the team
I have been a professional violinist and educator since 1992 and have years of experience playing in many chamber groups and orchestras, such as the Red Deer Symphony and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. I received my Bachelor Degree with Distinction from the University of Calgary and have completed a Performance Diploma from Mount Royal University.
I am proud of the roster of string musicians that feature in Bel Canto, selecting only the best and most qualified artists.