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Questions we get asked a lot
In short: the number of musicians and their type
In detail: the fewer musicians there are, the lower the costs. The type of musician also makes a difference in the final cost. For example, the cost of a grand piano or harp player is higher than a viola or clarinet player.
In short: of course, and at no additional cost.
In detail: the decision of which composition will be performed in the Chuppah is your personal choice, therefore, you will want to choose something that conveys a special meaning for your relationship, or with a special message that you would like to deliver to your guests. We will take any song you request, process it musically in a completely customized way, and perform it in a thrilling performance that will not leave a single eye dry.
Since the musical instruments are very delicate and sometimes even highly unique, our musicians need a ceiling above them, which will prevent rain or moisture from damaging the instruments.
A flat surface is also needed, so that the musicians can move freely.
A secure place for musical instrument cases and personal belongings
Chairs without armrests, access to electricity, and stage lighting.
The musicians are very experienced, but even so, at least one rehearsal will take place before the arrival of the guests. If you want to take a picture with the musicians, this is a great time!
First of all congratulations! If your wedding is coming up very soon, please contact us as soon as possible to check the availability of our musicians. You can send a direct WhatsApp message, or contact us via the contact page on the website.
Here you may hear an example of a Symphony Chuppah performance.
The common styles we play are: Jewish prayer pieces, cantorship pieces, Israeli classics, and operas.
If you have other ideas in mind, you are always welcome to talk to us.
Most of our live performances are at private weddings and therefore, you will need to coordinate entry to watch us. Sometimes, we play at public concerts. Please contact us for coordination.
In order for us to reserve your wedding date, a non-refundable 15% advance payment is required.
We perform in all regions of Israel, up to a distance of 70 km from Tel Aviv at no additional cost beyond the booking price.
Yes, the symphony works with amplification equipment that is suitable for a Chuppah held in the open air. Though it is necessary to provide protection from rain and moisture for the musical instruments. Therefore, a watertight ceiling is required above the musicians.
The size of the hall and the number of guests can affect the quality of sound heard by the musical instruments. With that, we have a sound expert who will be happy to adjust the amplification system according to the size and type of the hall of where the wedding ceremony will take place.
Usually, a Chuppah lasts for about an hour, and this is also the maximum playing time. If there are special requests to extend time, talk to us. We will be happy to accept them.
No, we only specialize in playing during the Chuppah and thus, appear only during the Chuppah ceremony.
We recommend ordering between eight months to a year in advance. Sometimes, a date becomes available unexpectedly. Contact us for more information.
So, we need from you the details of the wedding, such as: the date, time, place, arrival time of the guests as well as the time of the Chuppah, and clear directions to where the Chuppah ceremony will take place.
Also, we will need your contact information and a contact person who will be available during the event.
In the case of the possibility of rain, we will need