Concert Review: Vitamin String Quartet

Vitamin String Quartet came to the UK as part of their tour, and if you get the chance to watch them, I would highly recommend it.

Ever since Bridgerton came out on Netflix, I have loved Vitamin String Quartet's music. In fact, they're probably one of my favourite music artists.

I love their music so much that I got my sister hooked on them, too. Next, I persuaded my parents, and when I saw that Vitamin String Quartet were coming to the UK, I knew I had to try and get tickets.

So last week, my family and I travelled to London to watch Vitamin String Quartet in concert at Union Chapel. Seeing VSQ in concert did not disappoint, and I'm going to persuade you all to listen to their music and go to a concert if you can.

Review of Vitamin String Quartet's Concert

Vitamin String Quartet is a rotating quartet of artists, playing string instruments (the clue is in the name). The current group of musicians include Rachel and Wynton, each playing a violin, Tom, playing a viola, and Derek on the cello.

These four musicians are not only incredible at playing their instruments, but they are also incredible at getting a crowd involved and cheering for them.

The music that VSQ plays consists of Taylor Swift songs, Bridgerton soundtracks, and classic oldies, such as "Creep" by Radiohead. At the concert, there was a variety of songs that even if you don't know the title, you'll recognise.

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The set-list included the likes of

• Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

• Take On Me - Ah-Ha

• Yellow - Coldplay

• Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift

• Cheap Thrills - Sia

• Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo

• Good Luck, Babe! - Chappel Roan

• Fortnight - Taylor Swift

• How's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life - Joe Hisaishi

• Purple Rain - Prince

• Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande

• Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter

• Sugar, We're Goin Down - Fall Out Boy

• Super Rich Kids - Frank Ocean

• IDOL - BTS

• Creep - Radiohead

• Die with a Smile - Lady GaGa and Bruno Mars

• Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift

• Everlong - Foo Fighters

There is something different about a string quartet that makes you feel each song more deeply. The emotions were high, and people sang along, clapped to the beat, and cheered at the end.

However, for me, what made the concert even better were the personalities of the VSQ members. These musicians are so engaging, comedic and joyful when on stage that it made the audience enjoy it even more.

The audience clapped and cheered from the moment VSQ entered the stage. We all listened with rapt attention to every song, and to each bit of speech the musicians gave in between songs.

There were a lot of laughs and a lot of smiles. Tom had to tune his instrument a couple of times, but that didn't disrupt the enjoyment of the show. In fact, it became a bit of a running joke, and he got applause for each tune he did.

I love a variety of music, so I thoroughly enjoyed all the songs played, even those I wasn't as familiar with. My sister and I were swaying to the music throughout the whole concert, but there was one song that had everyone singing along and feeling like a part of VSQ.

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

VSQ played Bohemian Rhapsody as the encore to the concert, and let me tell you, it was amazing. Everyone sang from the very first lyric, and the atmosphere was incredible.

As a fan of Queen, I love Bohemian Rhapsody as a song anyway, but listening to VSQ play the song as a string quartet was a whole different experience.

At the end of the concert, VSQ also arranged a meet and greet, where those in attendance could get a picture with the band and get their merchandise signed. Whilst we didn't buy any merchandise, my sister and I did, however, get a photo with VSQ.

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Getting to speak to them, whilst only brief, was the cherry on top of the cake because they were all so lovely.

If you haven't listened to Vitamin String Quartet's music yet, please do. I tend to listen to it whilst I'm doing other bits and bobs, such as writing or cooking dinner. But if you are a fan, do try and see them in concert if you can, because you won't regret it.

Until next time...