ABOUT CITY STRING ENSEMBLE

LONDON’S PREMIER STRING COLLECTIVE

Award-winning City String Ensemble performing Taylor Swift covers as a modern string quartet on stage in London.

City String Ensemble (CSE) is an award-winning, London-based ensemble redefining the string quartet for a global audience.

Fusing elite classical technique with modern innovation, we are the first-choice performers for luxury brand activations, high-profile premieres (including Bridgerton Season 2), and world-class recording sessions at studios including Abbey Road and Air.

“Combining sophistication and nostalgia”
— Rising Artists Blog

Unlike mass-market booking directories, City String Ensemble is a curated specialist brand.

Clients book us for elite presentation, exciting musicianship and bespoke arrangements, with a service model built for high-value weddings, luxury brands and professional recording sessions.

10 years of Industry Excellence

Originally established at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

600k+ Global Streamson Spotify

A multi-genre powerhouse with a massive digital footprint.

Pioneering Modern String Playing

Challenging traditional classical norms through new string techniques

FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE

We have provided the musical heartbeat for Netflix, Live Nation, and The O2, recording and performing at legendary locations like Abbey Road and The Church Studios.

From our signature quartet to a cinematic string octet, we bring a decade of professional reliability to every project.

  • Recording & Artistry: Serving as a premiere string contractor for recording artists and composers across London’s prestigious studios, including Abbey Road and Air Studios. We provide a disciplined, studio-ready sound for high-level commercial sessions and creative collaborations.

  • Studio Albums & Discography: A multi-genre powerhouse with over 600,000 streams on Spotify. We bridge the gap between classical performance and contemporary pop culture through bespoke instrumental covers and original arrangements.

  • Film & Game Soundtracks: Serving as a premiere string collective for composers and music supervisors. Our session credits include global titles like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and cinematic scores for Netflix and independent film.

  • Public Performances & Residencies: Delivering immersive musical experiences for global premieres, including Bridgerton Season 2, and maintaining a vibrant presence through the Candlelight Concerts series and Wembley Park String Sessions.

  • Luxury Weddings & Events: The first-choice ensemble for award ceremonies, brand activations, and exclusive private celebrations across the UK.