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Adriana Cristea

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Vivid and passionate violinist.
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Romanian-British soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, violin teacher, arranger, recital director and content creator, Adriana Cristea combines passion, expression and expertise through her music. She is the founder of Romania With Love, Journey With Bach, Fiddler with Musical Passport, Springtime Fairytales, Magic Sounds and Stories on Four Strings recital projects, and creator of Fiddler With Musical Passport and 12 Thoughts online projects, promoting national anthems of various countries, as well as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons transcriptions combining virtual orchestra and graphic design. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, she has played solo concerts and recitals in the UK, Europe and Southwest Asia, in venues including: Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Royal Albert Hall, St.Martin-in-the-Fields and St James’s Church Piccadilly in London, and the Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest. Born to a family of musicians and started to play the violin at the age of five, Adriana has been the recipient of many prizes including the 1st prize, the special prize and the George Enescu medal at Remember Enescu International Violin Competition in Romania. She has also been a laureate of Citta di Filadelfia International Competition in Italy, New Stars International Competition in the UK and Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition in the Netherlands and in the UK, among others. Her future engagements include concerts in the UK. She plays on a 2012-violin made by Ladislav Prokop, London, UK

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4.9 out of 5
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Adriana's Reviews

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Sundeep R
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

adriana was brilliant, she was on time and waited for my proposal. She is the best and i highly recommend her. Beautiful playing the exact songs I wanted to make it special. thank you!

Reply from Adriana
4 months ago

Thank you, Sundeep! I have enjoyed playing for your event, and well done for keeping the calm vibe! Thank you!

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Sean P
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Thank you Adriana for joining me on stage at Ballet Nights. It was a real pleasure and joy, and your openness and professionalism to try something new is fantastic.

Reply from Adriana
7 months ago

Dear Sean, Thank you so much for all your work, patience, inspiration and team-work spirit! Sharing the stage with you has been an invaluable experience for me and I have enjoyed every moment of each performance! Thank you!

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Nuray G
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

Amazing experience and outstanding performance

Reply from Adriana
9 months ago

Thank you so much, Nuray! Congratulations to you and I am grateful for being invited to play at such a unique and special event!

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Emanuela T
11 months ago
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4.8 out of 5

Excellent violinist, lovely person, very professional. Definitely recommend.

Reply from Adriana
11 months ago

Dear Emanuela, Thank you so much for having me for such an elegant and beautiful high-quality event! All the best for the coming holidays!

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Graham W
1 year ago, for a Concert in Hallowell Rd
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4 out of 5

Hello Adriana, Just a note to thank you for such a splendid concert yesterday. Speaking to audience members afterwards it was clear that many had not previously heard a violin “close up”, and at least one told me what a revelation it was and how well the violin sounded in that space. The capability of the instrument for such a range of volume and expression was a new experience. And this morning at the shops I met someone who had been there and his first utterance was to say what a magnificent event it was. So, a very satisfied audience!

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David M
4 years ago, for a Concert in Church St
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5 out of 5

On 20 February 2020, as part of Aylesbury's lunchtime series, Adriana Cristea and Mina Beldimanescu (with discrete national clothing) delighted a large but very damp audience - it was the kind of weather concert promoters dread - with a beautifully put together hour of music from their native land: From Romania With Love. We dried off quickly to a mix of violin and piano solos and duos, comprising - with one exception - pieces which few of us can have heard or known about. But the selection offered contrasts of earthy folk dancing, stomping and high-flying, as well as fantasy, poignancy, loss and staunch courage. Adriana and Mina introduced the music effectively, and their playing was fearlessly on top of every note. They ended with Bartok's ubiquitous Romanian Dances, in totally idiomatic performances. You could smell the soil. Nothing but praise was heard as the audience left. Hugely enjoyable, as well as opening a new door for the curious - and it had stopped raining! David Mulraney, Aylesbury Lunchtime Music.

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Adriana's Song list

Classical Repertoire:
1. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
2. Bach - Gounod - 'Ave Maria'
3. Schubert - 'Ave Maria'
4. Bach - Air
5. Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
6. Elgar - 'Salut d'Amour'
7. Massenet - Meditation from 'Thais'
8. Offenbach - 'Barcarolle' Aria from ' Tales of Hoffmann' opera
9. Paganini - 'Cantabile'
10. Paradis - 'Sicilienne'
11. Tchaikovsky - 'Sleeping Beauty' Waltz
12. Tchaikovsky - 'Swan Lake' Theme
13. Debussy - 'Clair de Lune'
14. Mendelssohn - The Wedding March
15. Pachelbel - Canon in D
16. Lehár - The Merry Widow Waltz
Pop and Film Repertoire:
1. John Legend - All of Me
2. John Legend & Ariana Grande - Beauty And The Beast
3. John Legend - So High
4. John Legend - You And I
5. John Legend - Start A Fire
6. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
7. Ed Sheeran - The Joker And The Queen
8. Ed Sheeran - Who We Love
9. Callum Scott - You Are The Reason
10. SZA - Nobody Gets Me
11. Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams
12. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling Into You
13. 'Moon River' from 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' movie
14. Carlos Gardel - Tango 'Por Una Cabezza' from 'Scent of A Woman' movie
15. Howard Shore (arr. Taylor Davis & Adam Gubman) - 'Concerning Hobbits' tune from the 'Lord of The Rings' movie
Christmas music playlist
1. Silent Night
2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
3. Joy to The World
4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
5. Up on The Housetop
6. Deck the Halls
7. Jingle Bells
8. The Holly and The Ivy
9. Oh, Christmas Tree
10. O, Holy Night
11. Angels We Heard Up on High
12. Adeste Fideles (Oh Come, All Ye Faithful)
13. Ding Dong Merrily on High
14. What Child Is This
15. Auld Lane Syne
16. Johann Sebastian Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (from Cantata No 147)
Traditional Jewish Music Pieces:
1. Hava Nagila
2. Siman Tov, Mazel Tov
3. Hine Ma Tov
4. Hevenu Shalom Alechem
5. Oseh Shalom
Klezmer Tunes (arr. Ros Stephens & Julian Rowlands):
1. Avreml the Pickpocket
2. The Hot Bulgarian
3. Peace Be With You (Shalom Aleichem)
4. Little Mosche, My Friend
5. Raising And Almonds
6. Leading The In-Laws Home
7. Freylakher Nashele
8. The Khusid from Sadegur
9. The Jew in Jerusalem
10. Rabbi’s Dance
11. Oh Father
12. Our Torah
13. Street Tune (Crooked Dance)
14. Gasn Nigun Krimer Tants in G
15. A Street Tune
16. Anger Dance
17. How Pretty (also known as Tants, Yidelekh)
18. Russian Sher
19. A Night in the Garden of Eden
20. Old Bulgarian
21. A Dance for Everyone
22. A Homely Bulgar
23. Lively and Joyful
24. From ‘Tashlikh’ (Casting of Sins)
25. The Dance of the Rabbi from Trisk
26. Khusid from Buhuși (a town in Romania)
27. Gypsy Honga
28. Oh Father, That’s Good!
29. The Quiet Bulgarian

Adriana's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£140
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£350
Up to 3 hours£500
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

In London: St Martin-in-the-Fields St James's Church Piccadilly Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall In Europe: Amsterdam - Kleine Saal, Concertgebouw Bucharest - The Romanian Atheneum Concert Hall

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

This should be ok, as long as you let me know before booking travel tickets (where necessary). Otherwise, this is to be discussed by email.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually need around 1 hour for set-up and sound check before the performance.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

The set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests enjoy them and have an amazing time. However, I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure we agree on what works best for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, apart of the piano, which is usually provided by the venue, in case of violin and piano performances.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song is not included in my repertoire list, there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special piece you would like me to learn, I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times, buying and printing costs for the music, etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical
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Event types:
Concert, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise
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Other skills:
Transcription, Perfect pitch, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching
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