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Contact information:
505-501-0725
505-466-2883
Fax: 505-466-2883
M-F, 9 to 5 PM, MST
 
 
After hours:
(5 to 10 PM)
and weekend calls
also accepted.
 

 
 
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Bellissima is a specialized group of Professional Musicians who perform in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and other parts of Northern New Mexico and the United States.

Founded by Santa Fe Violinist, Kerri Lay, Bellissima’s goal is to bring together the friendliest and most outstanding Musical Professionals to perform enthusiastically in groups of ALL sizes and for ALL budgets!  

Our Classical String Musicians work for such distinguished New Mexico groups as the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Symphony, Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra and the Serenata of Santa Fe.

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Wedding Ceremony Musicians:  Our most requested ensemble is String Quartet; 2 Violins, Viola and Cello.  We also provide Solo players (i.e. Harp, Guitar, Solo Violin, Solo Flute), Duos and Trios, Vocalists, Trumpeters and Bagpipers.

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Reception Musicians:  Other special Musicians include Spanish Guitar Duos, Mariachi, Traditional Irish/Celtic, Jazz Guitarists, Jazz Piano, Jazz Trios and Quartets and the Traditional New Mexican Dance Trio; Accordian, Violin and Harp.

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Thanks for considering Bellissima to provide you Music on your Wedding day!  We understand that this may be the most important day of your life, and we welcome the tremendous responsibility of helping craft a successful and beautifully planned Wedding and Reception.  Our wish is that this musical gift reflect the importance of this occasion and the joy in your life.

Bellissima carefully balances the roles of business and art, and we continually update and refine our Repertoire in order to bring you the finest performance possible.  Our vision and our pledge is to uphold the finest standards of musical excellence and professional service.  We welcome your ideas and special requests to add to the enjoyment of this special day, and will provide as many consultations as you like, at no extra fee!

We want to make your Wedding day the most memorable occasion of your life, and we are delighted that we will have a part in launching your success.

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“Dear Kerri, thank you so much for making our wedding special with your beautiful music and for arranging ‘Jupiter’ for us!  You are such a dear friend, and I am glad that you performed for our wedding!”
 - Bride, Pamela Epple

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“Kerri, just wanted to let you know the Spanish Guitar Duo for our wedding on September 6th was FANTASTIC!” 
- Bride, Jennifer Bodziak
 

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“Kerri, thank you for such exquisite music on our special day.  Everything you played was just perfect!  Thank You!”
- Bride and Groom, Josephine and Chris Garcia

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“I thank you for your efforts in making Jennifer’s wedding a success.  Your arrangements were fantastic.  Your personal skills and promptness made the event planning and execution most enjoyable.  Thank you.”
- Father of the Bride, John M. Welch

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“Just a note to thank you for all you did for the big event!  The music was beautiful.  We have had so many compliments on the selections!  I hope our paths cross in the future.  Thank you again for a lovely afternoon.”
 - Mother of the Bride, Anne Roman

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“Kerri, you handle things so efficiently and kindly – a treasured combination!  Received the update today.  Thanks.”
- Friend of the Bride, Elizabeth

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“I appreciated your professionalism in organizing the music, interacting with my client, and communicating the requirements with me.  I look forward to working with you in the future!”
 - Events Planner of Black Tie Optional, Evelyn Spiker

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“I love working with Kerri, Elena, Dana and Jean-Luc.  I especially appreciated their artistic integrity, commitment to high levels of ensemble cohesion and expressive sincerity.  I hope to work with them again and again!”
- Artistic Director of Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Dennis Shrock

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“Thanks for the incredible job you have done on this show.  You always bring not only your professionalism and musicianship, but also enthusiasm!  Your really have made a difference for the kids.”
- Music Director of National Dance Institute of Santa Fe, Bert Dalton