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About us

We have the best Pianists, Saxophonists, Congas/Bongos players & DJs in the U.K.

Pianoshell.co.uk was started by Cornel Oprea, a renowned pianist in London who has played on the Orient Express train, at Caffe Florian, Venice, The Hilton Park Lane, The Dorchester and more.

Cornel has played for guests as eminent as Sir Elton John, Nicole Kidman and Pierce Brosnan and many more as well as entertaining at hundreds of weddings all over the UK.

At weddings, Cornel realised how a piano shell can change the look of an ordinary digital piano or keyboard into something really extra special.
That's why he created pianoshell.co.uk - a network of great musicians & pianists who own piano shells who can not only play to a 5-star standard but can provide the piano shell to make your wedding or event outstanding.

What is a piano shell?

A piano shell is a gorgeous, elegant way of hiding a digital piano or keyboard to create the look of a real baby grand piano. Think glamour, elegance and classic style. This is a fantastic idea if you want the look of a real baby grand and - better yet - it's easily transportable to your venue or home or even outdoors without the weight and difficulty of transporting a real grand piano!
 
At a glance, our piano shells look exactly like real grand pianos and it's impossible to tell a keyboard is hidden within!
 
Piano shells transform a wedding, event or gathering into something glamorous and unforgettable.

Corporate Events

We can provide any music styles for your corporate event from discreet background music to showpieces to entertain crowds. Our musicians have played at some of the most eminent corporate events from Rolex to Xerox to ...

Piano Shell Hire

A piano shell is a beautiful way of covering a digital piano or keyboard with a gorgeous ‘shell’ that looks every inch a baby grand piano.
Lightweight and easily transportable, our piano shells can fit into any venue or location – indoors or out!

Venues

See some of the venues where our musicians have played - from lavish 5 star hotels to country manors, to glorious gardens, imposing castles and even famous TV locations such as Highclere Castle.

Professional Pianists – Bands – DJs

 

Reviews

We were recently lucky enough to have Cornel play at our wedding and cannot recommend him highly enough. The music played was exquisite and everyone has commented on how wonderful it was. We were able to mix some classical pieces with instrumental versions of more modern songs that have special meaning to us. Cornel was set up and ready to go when our guests arrived and was very discrete in packing away.

I cannot describe how amazing the music was and how much it added to our special day. We are very grateful to Cornel for providing such an exceptional service.

Mrs. and Mr. Harrison
Wedding at Tithe Barn

Hi Cornel,

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing beautifully for us yesterday. You’re a star!

Mrs and Mr. Mulvey
Wedding at Highcliffe Castle

The couple enjoyed the music very much. Your music is so pleasant to listen to and you have a good and varied repertoire as well.

I hope that you will be able to come and play again.

Lyn Hungerford
Wedding Planner

Dear Cornel,

Thank you for your playing last night. The guests reported this morning that the playing was lovely and thoroughly enjoyable!

Event Manager, A. Crompton
Champneys Forest Mere

Hi Cornel,

Thank you for your excellent piano playing it really mademy birthday event everyone enjoyed it hope to ask you again.

Recommending you to friends will be a pleasure!

Mr.A. Roberts
Birthday Party at Dudsbury Golf Club

We wanted to say a big thank you to Cornel. He was amazing and played so beautifully throughout the day with the music we had planned.

We are so grateful that he was there to add the special touch to the key parts of our day.

Please pass on our thanks to him personally – we hope he enjoyed the day and again we are so grateful for him being there to make our day so special.

Mrs. and Mr. Bouchereau
Wedding at Brocket Hall

Really good, well done!!!

Pierce Brosnan, Hotel Danieli
Venice

Dear Cornel, thank you so much for a beautiful relaxing atmosphere you created with your piano playing.

You were wonderful we and our guests have enjoyed listening to you some have even asked for your number.

Mother of the bride
Wedding at The Elvetham Hotel

Thank you very much… That was fantastic!

Graham Norton
Liberty London