As mentioned in a previous post (we are not an agency) where ever possible we try and make sure when you book Toscana Strings, Toscana Strings is who you get playing at your event; Sally, Anna, Rachel, Heather and Sophie. However that is not always possible. We have two fantastic musicians who fill in the gaps when one of us is unable to play. Both these players have been playing with us for years and know our repertoire inside out. Carol plays violin and viola and Katie pl

Next weekend there is a very special concert taking place at St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham, to celebrate Andrew Downes' 65th birthday. Andrew Downes means a lot to all members of Toscana Strings. As well as being Anna's dad, he was also head of composition at Birmingham Conservatoire when all members of Toscana studied there. Three of us will be performing in this concert; Anna one of our violinists, is leading the Central England Camerata (the orchestra she founded), Car