Testimonials...

 

MEDIA

 

…Stella Bass sang in the church – including a memorable rendition of Down in the River to Pray – and later, at the reception in the candlelit Merrion Hotel, she appeared again with her band, Rewind.

Irish Times, January 2009

 

“I so much enjoyed that wonderful evening of cabaret in the Cobalt Cafe and as I remarked on the night I have been lucky enough to hear Marlene Dietrich herself singing Lili Marlene and Louis Armstrong singing Mack the Knife and your performance could stand honourable with either of these two great artists. Well done. Bravo. I shall watch this space for your further meteoric rise in showbiz”.

Senator David Norris, December 2008

 

“Stella Bass is a classically-trained singer and musician whose repertoire is incredibly versatile.”

Evening Herald, March 2008

 

 

BRIDES


Hi Stella, I am so sorry for taking so long to write this mail.  We were away on honeymoon for the month of January and for the last few weeks since we got back, it has just been work life again and settling back in.  I would like to thank you so much for the beautiful singing and music that you provided on the day of our wedding!! Your voice is absolutely amazing and so beautiful and it totally enriched our wedding mass!!  I got back some wedding DVDs over the weekend and I was crying again listening to Nella Fantasia on the DVD as I walked up the aisle, we are so happy to have that to look back on again and again.  All the songs were beautifully sung, but "Amazing Grace" and "O Mio Babbino Caro" were heart-rending to be honest.  Your pianist did a fantastic job on "Clair de Lune".  It was just the perfect length in duration and I remember my eyes watering listening to it during the communion.  Paul was delighted of course. Anyhow, Stella, thank you again so much, everyone commented on how fantastic the "singer" was and how lovely the music choices were.  I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone for their wedding mass.
Sonia & Paul, December 2008

 

Hi Stella, I just want to say a big, big thank you for singing at our wedding in Dunboyne Church in December. We had so many compliments about the music and a number of people said they cried (in a good way of course) as the music was so fantastic. My friend is getting married in November and has asked for your details, I will pass them onto her and maybe something will come from it. Many thanks for everything once again you certainly made the day even more special.
Michelle & Keith, December 2008

 

Hi Stella, I just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our recent wedding.  You were absolutely brilliant and sang our favourite song so perfectly.  The biggest compliment I can pay you is that some of our guests didn’t realise we had a singer in church and actually thought it was a CD! You really were one of the highlights of an amazing day so thanks so much for everything.

Julie & Ed, August 2008

 

Just a quick note to say thanks very much for the beautiful singing in the church at our wedding in Lacken last month. You have a terrific voice which made the ceremony all the more special.

Sarah & Eoghan, July 2008

 

Hi Stella, thank you very much for singing at our wedding, it was lovely. Everyone I have been speaking to thought your singing was fab and I have to agree with them!

Yvonne & Dave, July 2008

 

Hi Stella, just back to work today and can't believe it's all over. I just had to write to you to say thank you for your amazing singing at our wedding. Everyone was raving about you.  Both Nicola and Mary were so thrilled to be able to re live the memories of you singing on their wedding days.  Please pass on my sincere thank you to Niamh and the Perry String Quartet – they were also fantastic! It really made the ceremony to have such wonderful music and singing. One of Mark’s cousins is getting married next year in Cavan and wants to get in touch with so I’ll be passing on your details to her. Best wishes for the future and I hope to hear you again.

Colette & Mark, June 2008

 

Hi Stella, just back to work today.  Would just like to thank you for your beautiful singing on our wedding day.  We were so pleased it went so well and received so many compliments regarding you on the day. Thanks again and best wishes for the future.

Danielle & Paul, June 2008

 

I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to you for singing at the church. It was just amazing. I can't wait to see the DVD so we can relive it again. To be honest, I didn't get to appreciate Nella Fantasia walking up the aisle, but during the ceremony we both were able to sit back and enjoy the hymns. Afterwards, so many people commented on how beautiful the music in the church was (you even got a mention in the speeches!). I will definitely be recommending you to anyone getting married.
 Claire & Keith, August 2007

 

Hi Stella, I just wanted to say thank you for all you did on the wedding day, everyone is still talking about you! I have given your name to a friend who is getting married next April.
Lisa & Andrew, June 2007

 

Hi Stella, sorry for taking so long to say a big thank you for singing so beautifully. Again, thanks and I wish you the very best.
Donna & Shane, May 2007

 

Hi Stella, we are just back from our honeymoon and I wanted to get in touch to say thank you for your wonderful singing at our wedding in Westport. The ceremony was truly made something special due to you. We had lots of comments about the beautiful singing. If any of my friends ever need a singer, I will certainly recommend you. Once again thank you Stella.

Claire & Colin, September 2006

 

Hi Stella, I'm sorry I haven't been in contact with you sooner but I'm just back from our honeymoon & trying to get back to normality. I just wanted to thank you very much for your lovely singing in the church. It was really beautiful & exactly what I wanted. Everybody was complimenting you and saying how much of a lovely singer you were. I was sorry that I never got a chance to speak to you on the day but you know how it is, I was in another world!!! Thanks a million again & who knows I might see you again cause I've passed your contact details on to some of my friends for their weddings!!
Eimear & Stephen, July 2006

 

Stella, just a quick note to say thank you very much for your beautiful singing at my wedding on 7th July in Marino Church. Sorry I didn’t get to speak to you on the day but between greeting all the guests and then getting photos done I didn’t have a minute to myself! Everyone commented on your fabulous voice and myself & Darren were delighted with the ceremony. I particularly loved ‘Nella Fantasia’ after Communion. I will certainly be recommending you to my friends. Thanks again.
Emer & Darren, July 2006

 

Hi Stella, apologies for the delay, I meant to get in touch with you right after the wedding but you know how things are sometimes...I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet on the day but let me tell you, the feedback from our friends was amazing and we couldn't agree more! Even thinking of it now makes my eyes watery...your performance (that includes the piano player) was breathtaking and, although it was exactly was we wanted, I cursed myself during the ceremony because I really struggled not to cry, and as you might have noticed, all of my bridesmaids were in tears! I was actually trying to find typos in the mass booklet so I wouldn't burst into tears myself (thank God for waterproof mascara!), and Alan was blown away and he doesn't get impressed easily! It was absolutely perfect and I just wanted to thank you both once again because it was a tremendous contribution to a wonderful day. Thankfully you understood from the start what we were looking for and you were a brilliant help in putting this together. So thank you and all the best for the future!
Nicole & Alan, May 2006

 

Hi Stella, just back to work today after 2 weeks of mayhem moving into our new house!!!! I never got to speak to you at the wedding and I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks a million and WOW!!!! What an amazing voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone was absolutely mad about you and so were we! Have had loads of requests for your details from our guests! Thank you so much for being so kind and helpful and for making our ceremony so memorable. Talk to you soon.
Maria & Stephen, October 2005

 

Stella, my apologies for not getting back to you quicker on our return from honeymoon, but as you can imagine work was hectic with catching up when I got back. I just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your wonderful singing at our wedding. You were so professional and never gave us any worries. We've had numerous comments on how brilliant you were. Wishing you every success in the future and thanks again.
Fiona & Derek, July 2005

 

Hi Stella, just back to work today and can't believe it's all over. I just had to write to you to say how wonderful your singing was at our wedding. The compliments you received from the guests were wonderful and I heard that your singing of "She Moved Through the Fair" brought one or two people to tears - nearly myself. Thank you again and pass on my best to your accompanist - she was also fantastic! It really made the ceremony to have such wonderful music and singing. I would expect that you might get a few calls from some of my friends and I can honestly say I would recommend you to anyone. Best wishes for the future and I hope to hear you again. Take care.
Alison & Sean, April 2005

The original correspondences are available for inspection if required.