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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.

Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
String trio
Instrumental trio
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

4-6

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Classical
Oldies
Swing
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
Pop
Orchestra
Strings

What instruments does your group play?

Violin
Cello
Viola

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sound / PA system

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$875

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$1,600

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,600

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Reception music
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning new songs
Reception music
Lighting
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Any other questions?

Reviews for Bel Canto Strings

Julia
Julia Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hired for my wedding ceremony

I reached out to Radek with the hopes of arranging a Disney piece that was special to my husband and I. I was pleasantly surprised at his quick and helpful response, saying that making a custom arrangement for a quartet would be no problem! He was so helpful figuring out the timing so the song would end just as I finished walking down the isle. Really made the whole experience so special and magical!
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Bel Canto Strings Real Weddings

Paulina & Michael
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Meet the team

Radek Sokulski
Radek Sokulski
First Violin & Coordinator

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.

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137 Cranridge Terrace T3M 0H9 Calgary (Alberta)

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