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Classical Partners continues to feature strongly in the media. On Valentines Day we were featured on BBC Radio 3's popular Sunday Morning programme Music Matters and also were the subject of Shop Talk on BBC Radio 4.
A Personal Story From The Mail On Sunday...
In your 20's your'e in a singles situation. In your 40's, it's not so easy. All my friends were married or in permanent relationships, and I certainly couldn't walk into a bar and introduce myself to a man. Music is an important part of my life so I wanted to find somebody who feels the same way.
There was something about Jocelyn's details that interested me, although it's difficult to say what. He had a warm voice on the phone and I immediately wanted to meet him. When I did we started talking and didn't stop. The next time we met, I knew we had something special. I felt very close to him, quite different from how I felt with any other person. I'd have felt attracted to him if we'd met socially, but whether I would have had the courage to go up to him, I don't know - he might have been married
I don't regard myself as a failure for going to an agency. It takes guts, so I consider it a brave decision, a positive move. It doesn't take the romance out of it. How you react to one another is the romance, no matter how you meet.
Sarah Morgan
Jocelyn and Sarah were married a year later
Other recent testimonials from members:
"What I particularly like about Classical Partners is that I know the evening will be an enjoyable musical experience, the food will be good, the men and women there will be congenial and that any attachment could be formed naturally and gradually." Gillian, January 2012
"Just wanted to let you know that I am getting married in March..... my experience with Classical Partners helped me to gain much needed confidence and I just would like to say thank you" Catherine (40s) January 2012
"John and I are still together and planning to move to Bath together in the New Year. We have you to thank!" Sarah (51), December 2011
"Just to say thank you for my seminar with Paula [CP dating coach Paula Rosdol], it was immensely helpful and went very well. I came away feeling empowered and more relaxed. Highly productive and useful... I so wish I had discovered her a long time ago." Roma (38), October 2011
"I very much enjoyed Saturday. The talk was interesting, music wonderful, venue lovely and the food excellent, and you arranged for such superb weather too!" Julian, re Soiree and Opera Talk, July 2011
"I am delighted to let you know our good news! Last month Robert asked me to marry him and I said yes, so we are engaged!" Thank you so much for introducing us to one another - we would never have managed to meet without you! You do a wonderful job!" Pamela from Manchester, November 2010
"I so enjoyed Saturday evening [at Wigmore Hall]. It could not have been more delightful. The members were very friendly and accepting of the new person in their midst. The meal was delicious, wine very much to my taste, and the concert was wonderful! Jenny from Kent, October 2010
"A marvellous evening at Swan Lake: good food, company and what a performance! Congratulations on your choice." David from Essex, June 2010
"Being with your partnership has changed my life." M. from Sussex, March 2010
“It’s been just under 8 weeks since U and I first met and we both wanted to let you know that it’s been the most incredible time for us and that we’re both very happy. But without you we would never have met and for that we owe you an enormous debt of gratitude. Thank you from both of us”. R. Oct 2009
“The Soiree was a great success, we all gelled really well and the singing was great fun.” A. Sept 2009
“I really enjoyed the Wigmore Hall event. First time I’d been there. Being a new girl, I was naturally apprehensive, but I was amazed to find everyone so friendly”
“L and I are getting on very well which is brilliant and thank you so much for introducing us. This is an experience that I have not had for a very long time – a man who cares about me. The whole experience of meeting people through your agency has been a really enjoyable and positive one.” L. May 2009
“I am writing to say how much I enjoyed the weekend. The hotel and food were very good and I had a super group at my table who were great fun. The walk was excellent and we were so lucky with the weather. It is lovely that J and G hit it off and are going to meet in
“This is just to let you know that E and I are now engaged to be married, and we are looking forward to our wedding in June. I’m very grateful that you rang Elisabeth in the spring of last year to suggest that she might wish to attend the walking weekend in
