Wedding Reception•Reviewed on May 12, 2018•From Chicago, IL
We hired Akardy the Accordion player. He was very professional, a total sweetheart, and extremely talented! He even took requests and performed them wonderfully. Highly recommend!
Review by Sandra D.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 4, 2017•From Lisle, IL
We were so incredibly impressed by the professionalism and knowledge they had. They were so helpful in picking song choices and giving us options and they really listened to what we liked and wanted. They were also so incredibly quick with responses which was amazing. The best part was our violinist who was beyond talented and was perfect for our wedding. We received so many compliments on our violinist it was the perfect performance to add to our special day. I would recommend The Internationals over and over again they exceeded our expectations!!! Simply the best.
Review by Tiffany W.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 25, 2017•From Mundelein, IL
Very please with Mike's performance and professionalism of the company. He played during our cocktail hour, and it looked very classy to my guest. Mike did a nice job playing also. They give you a list of songs that you can choose from, and you can suggest some songs to see if the pianist can play it. My pianist called me in advance (closer to the wedding date) to make sure we were on the same page, which I thought was a nice touch.
Review by Adrian G.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 4, 2017•From Palatine, IL
Our weeding ceremony was wonderful with The International ,made our day more beautiful!!!Highly recommend ,Thank You for been with us!
Review by Anthony B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on January 1, 2017•From Chicago, IL
Michael K and Larissa were incredible! We received so many compliments on how great the music was that they played for our wedding ceremony. Michael was very friendly and easy to work with during planning. He totally accommodated our custom song requests, able to play classical music, traditional Jewish, as well as Metallica! We could not have asked for more from them! Thank you so much!!!
Review by Derrick J.
Church Service•Reviewed on December 26, 2016•From North Aurora, IL
Fantastic!!!!
Review by Gina P.
Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 20, 2016•From Chicago, IL
I booked the Internationals for a holiday party and they were very professional and played a wide array of songs that were appropriate for the night. The contract and payment process was easy and they were prompt with communication. I would recommend the internationals to a friend.
Review by Fabian J.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 19, 2016•From Vernon Hills, IL
Very professional, courteous, flexible and friendly.
Review by Aldo S.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 10, 2016•From Elk Grove Village, IL
The Internationals played beautifully during my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The musicians got sheet music to match the music I wanted perfectly. At the rehearsal, we practiced the processional along to a youtube recording of the song. At the wedding, they sounded just like the recording, so everything went very smoothly! We have received many compliments on the musicians. Henry and I communicated for months, reviewing which instruments to use for the ceremony, which songs to play, etc. I was impressed Henry actually came to my ceremony to ensure everything went as planned!
Review by Thomas J.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 6, 2016•From McHenry, IL
We were very pleased with the professional performance on keyboard and accordion by Mikhail Antoshin. He was a very pleasant man and very talented. He even came over to the table and sat in front of my 95 year old mother, whose birthday it was, and sang a song to her while playing the accordion. We would hire him again for an event. The only thing I wish is that he had played the accordion more, but we didn't ask him to or he probably would have. We highly recommend hiring Mikhail for your party.
Review by Alice M.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 6, 2016•From Hobart, IN
They were WONDERFUL! As we walked from our cars to the venue, string music floated on the air to greet us. I had SO many compliments on the musicians. They were able to transition music to the specific activity without missing a beat. I recommend The Internationals if you want classic talent at your event. I only regret not being able to convey my pleasure personally as they left quickly after the wedding completed. Thank you so much for your flexibility and participation.
Review by Raymond O.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 11, 2016•From Lake Forest, IL
He measured up to our needs.
Review by Tracy B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 20, 2016•From Glendale Heights, IL
Our violinist Michael from the Internationals was such an amazing musician. He was so professional and took care of all our needs. He played for our wedding ceremony and it was beautiful. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Great talent.
Review by Francesca S.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 6, 2016•From Morris, IL
Overall - excellent performance!
Review by Katie B.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 6, 2016•From Orland Park, IL
The Internationals were amazing! They played my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and I was blown away by their performance! I received so many compliments from people about how lovely and wonderful the music was. Henry organized everything for us and made sure that it all ran perfectly! We feel so lucky to have had The Internationals be a part of our wedding day!
Review by Katie H.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on February 29, 2016•From Elmhurst, IL
We hired Mikhail from the Internationals to play the accordion for our father's 87th birthday party. What a terrific performance. He was punctual, professional and talented. It was apparent Mikhail had prepared for the party. He had anecdotes and facts about the music he played. The hour and a half flew by! He really set the tone of the party and everyone throughly enjoyed his performance. Setting the date and getting the contract together was a breeze as well, thanks to Henry. He responded quickly and was also very professional. We appreciate your group and would recommend these musicians to anyone looking to add a little fun to a party.
Review by Lindsay K.
Wedding•Reviewed on January 18, 2016•From Lake Geneva, WI
Review by Derrick J.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on January 2, 2016•From Aurora, IL
Fantastic!! Well done! Great attitude! Great experience!!
I highly recommend The Internationals!!
Review by Shani D.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 22, 2015•From Racine, WI
They were wonderful, even with a short notice they were able to book an event and offer excellent customer service. We were in constant communication and I really appreciated their professionalism. I would highly recommend them, everyone enjoyed their performance and will be keeping in touch for future events.
Review by Mary M.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 18, 2015•From Oak Brook, IL
Very easy to use. Very professional
Review by Jordan S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 7, 2015•From Lake Geneva, WI
From first contact, Henry was very prompt and accommodating to our musical needs. Henry, along with a musicians Michael and Arkady showed true professionalism. In my opinion, they were the final piece to the puzzle that made our day one we will never forget. Doesn't get much classier than this group, 5 stars! Thank you Michael, Henry, and Arkady, we will hire again. Mr. & Mrs. Struck
Review by Allison T.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 28, 2015•From Chicago, IL
Very unsatisfied w/ professionalism/attitude of musician Michael Kleinerman. Arrived 35 mins late, played only 1 of 4 agreed upon songs & didn't play the contracted 45 mins. When a coordinator approached Michael & asked him to play the correct song, his response was "Don't talk to me while I'm playing," then turned to his fellow musician & said "Let's just get this over with."
If the musicians weren't going to play the requested music, they should've let me know ahead of time to avoid confusion. The booking agent Henry, has been very professional & apologetic since hearing of my disappointment. My review is not a reflection on him, but rather the musician.
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Thank you for the review. I am so sorry there was an issue with one of my musicians, this is a rare incident for me to observe this since these professionals. After speaking with the musician that performed for you, I found out that he did play 3 out of the 4 songs you requested, either of which I am sorry that this happened to you. I understand that this is your day and understand how important it is for everything to go correctly. I have made the necessary corrections so that way there is more communication between the musician, customer and me before and after the set. Also, I will be more selective in choosing musicians for future events.
Review by Julie S.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 28, 2015•From Shorewood, IL
Great communication, I was so impressed. The pianist was very professional, clearly had lots of experience, and was very talented. Musically made my wedding exactly what I had hoped for.
Review by Paige B.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 29, 2015•From Skokie, IL
Arkady was absolutely wonderful! Many people mentioned how much they enjoyed his music and presence at the opening of the reception. I really appreciated the way he interacted with our guests and moved around the ballroom so that everyone got a chance to see him in action. As requested, he played a variety of music from country and Polish.
Thank you for everything, Henry! This has been such an easy and stressfree transaction.
Review by Darragh G.
Event•Reviewed on May 5, 2015•From Chicago, IL
I can't say enough about what a fantastically talented and professional group The Internationals are. I hired their violinist and double bassist to play my girlfriend's (now fiance) and my favorite song as I proposed to her. Between almost 100 emails back and forth, Henry and I were able to set everything up perfectly, even though I was organizing the event from Oregon to take place in Chicago. Everything went 100% smoothly. The music was beautiful and the musicians were dressed to the hilt. If you need to hire one or more musicians for any event, I would absolutely recommend The Internationals without a doubt. I would hire The Internationals again in a heartbeat! :)
