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The World’s Funniest String Trio
Education Pack 2010
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Pluck press:
““If you think classical music is stuffy and pretentious… Pluck will cure you
of that notion.” – Seattle Post (2007)
“…a mix of sweet music and complete mayhem…” - Time Out, London
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“Gloriously funny” - The Scotsman, Edinburgh (2005)
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“Everyone had a great day at the pluck
workshop; it helped us put the fun back into
teaching and performing by reminding us of
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Audience comments:
“You have inspired me to attempt the cancan while playing the violin” (2009)
“We laughed so much we wet ourselves.... brilliant! …Gabriel (9) has made you an exclusive
film of himself walking about playing the cello in homage..” (2009)
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“It was one of the best shows i have ever seen. The only disappointment was the fact that the
wigs didn't come off! I bought Musical Arson and it is massively popular among my yeargroup at the school. COME BACK SOON!!” (2009)
“Fantastic. My daughters thought you were amazing. My 16 year has said 'that's what I want
to do' for the first time in her life! My fourteen year old wants to take all her friends to see
you.” (2008)
“A most entertaining and amusing performance” – Keith Beniston, Chief Examiner, Trinity
Guildhall, (2009)
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