GQ – Gentlemen’s Quartet
Piano & Violin + Cello + Guitar & Bass + Percussion & Guest Singer
GQ is a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous classical and popular music the world has ever known. From Beethoven to John Legend, their one-of-kind arrangements fuse multiple genres together in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity and humor.
Featuring Dave Eggar on cello, Matt Scharfglass on guitar & bass, Ben Saporito on drums and percussion and David Shenton on piano and violin, these versatile, world-class musicians collectively boast impressive musical credits which include Broadway, The West End, celebrity performances with artists like Vanessa Williams, Dee Snyder, James Taylor, etc., as well as performing with major symphonies and festivals all around the globe.
“It was a wonderful show. Amazing talent and I loved the unique arrangements! I enjoyed it thoroughly!”
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Program Highlights
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Beethoven Rock Fantasia
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All of Me
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Czárdás
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Someone You Loved/Viva la vida
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Adagio
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Don’t Stop Believing
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Tchaikowsky’s Greatest Hits
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Eye of the Tiger/Also Sprach Zarathustra mashup
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Chopin Nocturne à la Billy Joel
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Stairway to Heaven
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Rhapsody Overload
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Feed the Birds/The Swan mashup
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I Will Survive/The Final ‘Fugue-down’
Tech Overview
- Sound: Carries own sound with ACS tech w/ local tech to assist
- Video: Not required
- Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
- Stage: Clear, clean stage
- Stagehands: 1 to 2 able-bodied persons to meet group for load in and assist with setup as needed; also needed at load out
- Piano: Grand Piano tuned the day of the performance
- Hospitality: Hot Healthy Meal, Bottled Water, Beverages, Tea/Coffee and Snacks for 6
