Every now and then a couple asks for something that makes us grin — a song no one expects to hear on strings. 10:35 by Tiësto and Tate McRae is exactly that: a full-blown dance anthem, reimagined for violin and cello and played live at the drinks reception at Rauceby Hall, outdoors in the gardens.
About the song
10:35 was released in November 2022 as a single from Tiësto’s album Drive, featuring vocals from Canadian pop star Tate McRae. A dance-pop and EDM track that pairs McRae’s easy vocals with Tiësto’s bassy drop, it became a global hit and went multi-platinum in several countries. It’s about the moment day turns to night — when the pressures of the day fall away.
Why it works so well on strings
This is the kind of arrangement that really shows what a string duo can do. Rather than the polished production of the original, everything comes from two instruments: the cello carries the pulse and the energy of the drop, while the violin takes the vocal melody up top. Played live and acoustic in a country garden, that big club sound becomes something intimate and unexpected — and it’s a fantastic mood-lifter for a drinks reception, especially for couples who want their day to lean more party than tradition.
About Rauceby Hall
Rauceby Hall is a Grade II listed, mid-19th-century Jacobethan revival house set in acres of parkland and gardens near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. With its 4-acre garden and 71 acres of surrounding parkland, it’s a gorgeous setting for an outdoor celebration — and the open gardens are ideal for live strings drifting across a drinks reception on a sunny day.
Book us for your wedding
We’re The Chapel Hill Duo, a violin and cello duo based in the UK, playing ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts anywhere in the country. If there’s a song you love — however unexpected — that you’d like to hear on strings, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at chapelhillduo.co.uk.