London
£1,490 - £2,445
A group of vibrant string players that specialise in high energy performances that are guaranteed to entertain either as roaming strings or traditional.Originally formed in 1999 Oopsie Mamushka have developed a show combining marvellous musicianship, fancy footwork and a healthy dose of audience participation that will get a room buzzing with delight.
Often to be found performing in Covent Garden Market, London, Oopsie Mamushka have taken the unrestrained style of street theatre and adapted it to suit almost every occasion. Perfect for festivals, corporate events, weddings and other celebrations, Oopsie Mamushka will make your event memorable.
You can see the ensemble's own website here.
From the classics to contemporary tunes Oopsie deliver their music with charm.
When in performing ‘flashmob’ style you can expect to hear rearranged scores such as
Air – Johann Sebastian Bach
Bolero – Maurice Ravel
Can Can – Jacques Offenbach
Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
Czardas – Vittorio Monti
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 1st movememt – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Hungarian Dance No. 5 – Johannes Brahms
La Cumparsita – Gerardo Matos Rodriguez
Palladio Allegretto – Karl Jenkins
Prelude to Carmen – Georges Bizet
Rondo alla Turka – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sailor's Hornpipe – Traditional
Spring (1st Movement) from the Four Seasons – Antonio Vivaldi
Summer (1st Movement) from the Four Seasons – Antonio Vivaldi
Theme from Jeeves and Wooster – Ann Dudley
Oopsie’s classical repertoire is extensive and they are more than happy to learn new pieces of music for an occasion.
They also have a number of show tunes up their sleeves including songs such as
Anything goes – Cole Porter
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Close Every Door – Andrew Lloyd Weber
Blue Moon – Richard Rodgers
Gabriel's Oboe, Theme from "The Mission" – Enrico Morriconi
Makin' Whoopee – Eddie Cantor
The Entertainer – Scott Joplin
The Man I Love – George Gershwin
Theme from Jeeves and Wooster – Ann Dudley
and more…
Lineup
The ensemble consists of: violin, violin, viola, cello and double bass. The group can appear as a trio, quartet or quintet.
Performance Options
Oopsie Mamushka can perform for wedding ceremonies, as background entertainment for receptions and dinners whilst their standing show can be used to break the ice in any circumstance.