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Alexander Roberts

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High-class bespoke music for your special occasion. Nothing beats a solo violin! Perfectly tailored to delight and entertain your guests.
Violinist
Swansea
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A multi style violin and viola player with decades of experience in providing music for all occasions. I have performed in hundreds of venues and occasions including churches, community centres, woodland retreats, crematoriums, concert halls, opera houses, at restaurant tables, museums. I play solo or with backing tracks and beatboxes and amplification if required. Most of all I really enjoy bringing live music to audiences big and small.

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10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
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Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Contemporary classical, Opera, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, Film / TV music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Ceillidh, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Folk rock, Bluegrass, Traditional Scottish folk, Avant garde, Light music, Originals, Experimental, Easy listening, Acoustic, Pop, R&B, Vintage, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Hard rock, Classic rock, Indie, Post rock, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Skiffle, Early music, Scottish music, Rockabilly, Noise music, World music
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Musicologist
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Alexander's Song list

Air on a G String - J.S.Bach
Arioso from Cantata 156 - J.S. Bach
Ave Maria - Gounod
Ave Maria - Schubert
Bacarolle - Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
Bailero: Songs of the Auvergne - Joseph Canteloube
Blue Danube - Strauss
Bouree and Aire: Water Music - Handel
Bridal March - Wagner
Canon - Pachelbel
Carmen: Les Toreadors - Bizet
Cello Suite No. 1 - J.S.Bach
Chanson De Matin - Elgar
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Czardas - Vittorio Monti
Domine Deus: Gloria - Vivaldi
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro - Mozart
"For he is an Englishman" - Sullivan
Frühlingslied ("Spring Song") - Mendelssohn
James Bond Them - Monty Norman
Hoedown: Rodeo - Copeland
I Vow to Thee My Country - Holst
Jerusalem - Parry
Land of Hope and Glory - Elgar
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
Minuet In G - Beethoven
Ode To Joy: Symphony No. 9 - Beethoven
"O mio babbino caro" ("Oh my dear papa"/"Oh my beloved father") - Gianni Schicchi - Puccini
Polovtsian Dances - Borodin
Radetzky March - Strauss
'Sheep may safely graze' - J.S.Bach
Sonatas for Solo Violin (Assorted movements) - J.S. Bach
'Sleepers Wake' - J.S. Bach
Swan Lake: Waltz - Tchaikovsky
'Time to Say Goodbye' - Bocelli/Brightman
The Swan ( Le Cygne ) - Carnival of the Animals - Saint Saens
Themes from Carmen
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
Wagner Wedding March from Lohengrin
Violin Concerto 1 & 2 (Assorted movements) - J.S. Bach
"All By Myself" - Eric Carmen
"All Out of Love" - Air Supply
"Are you lonesome tonight" - Elvis Presley
"Can't help falling in love" - Elvis Presley
"Changes" - Kelly and Ozzy Osborne
"Desperado" - The Eagles
"(Everything I Do) I’ll Do It for You" - Bryan Adams
"God Only Knows" - The Beach Boys
"How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees
"I can't help falling in love with you" - Elvis Presley
"I Want to Know What Love Is" - Foreigner
"I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)" - Proclaimers
"Iris" - Goo Goo Dolls
"Love me tender" - Elvis Presley
"La Isla Bonita" - Madonna
"More Than Words" - Extreme
"Mona Lisa" - Nat King Cole
"Mull of Kintyre" - Wings
"One day like this" - Elbow
"Rather Be" - Clean Bandit
"Right Here Waiting" - Richard Marx
"Spanish eyes" - Al Martino
"Sunshine on Leith" - Proclaimers
"Tears in Heaven" - Eric Clapton
"The Boatman" - Levellers
Theme from Titanic the Movie - James Horner
"The wonder of you" - Elvis Presley
"Tonight, Tonight" - The Smashing Pumpkins
"Unforgettable" - Nat King Cole
"When I'm sixty nine" - The Beatles
"We'll meet again" - Vera Lynn
"When I fall in love" - Nat King Cole
"Wicked game" - Chris Isaak
"You’re Beautiful" - James Blunt
"You don't have to say you love me" - Elvis Presley
"Memory" - Cats
"I could have danced all night" - My Fair Lady
"I Feel Pretty" - West Side Story
A man’s a Man for A’ That
A fond kiss
A wild rover
All through the night
Ar Lan Y Mor
Ashokan Farewell
Auld Lang Syne
Bransle (Monsieur Arbor's Sword Dance)
Ca the yowes to the knowes
Canary Jig (jig)
Cockles and Mussels
David of the White Rock
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
Dinky's (Reel)
Donald, where’s your trousers?
Down by the Salley Gardens (Yeats/Hughes)
Drink to me only
English Country Garden
Farewell to Erin (reel)
Flower of Scotland
Galway Girl
Greensleeves
Happy Birthday
Hela'r Ysgyfarnog (Hunting the Hare) (jig)
High Germany
Highland Laddie
Johnnie Cope
Julia Delaney (reel)
Loch Lomond
Lock the Door (jig)
Londonderry Air (air)
Macgregor's March (reel)
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers)
Men of Harlech
Mairi's Wedding
Morrisons (jig)
My Grandfather's clock
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (Robert Burns/Urbani)
Old Joe Clark (bluegrass)
Sandy over the water (waltz)
Scarborough Fair
She Moved Through the Fair
Skye Boat Song
Sportin Paddy (reel)
St Anne’s Reel (reel)
Star of the County Down
Suo Gan
Sweet England
The Ash Grove (waltz)
The Bluebells of Scotland
The Beerdrinker (jig)
The British Grenadiers
The Cuckoo
The Devil among the tailors (jig)
The Fairy Dance (reel)
The Fermoy Lasses (reel)
The Gravel Walk
The Irish Washerwoman (jig)
The Leaving of Liverpool
The Minstrel Boy
The Red Gap (reel)
The Sailor's Hornpipe (Last night of the Proms)
The Star O’ Robbie Burns
The Teetotaler (reel)
The Walk - Peter Broderick
There's a hole in my bucket
Waltzing Matilda
What shall we do with the drunken sailor (shanty)
Wild mountain thyme (Blooming Heather)
Whiskey in the jar
Ye Jacobites by Name
Away in a manger
Ding, Dong Merrily on High
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In The Bleak Midwinter
In dulci jubilo
Joy To The World
Lullay, Lullay (Coventry Carol)
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Once In Royal David’s City
See Amid the Winter’s Snow
Silent Night
The holly and the ivy
The First Nowell
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I play as part of a string duo, string trio and string quartet.

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

This is usually not an issue and I always try to be as flexible as possible. If timings change slightly leading up to the event then please let me know as soon as possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes around 15mins for me to set up. I always require a seat and somewhere to store my instrument case and coat, etc.

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

My set list is always growing and if you have a specific tune or song in mind then let me know and I can look into playing it for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely - it's just me, an instrument, music and a music stand.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Most of the time this is not a problem. If I have to purchase an arrangement of a piece then I will pass on 50% of the cost of doing so.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The passion and musicianship!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Many wedding venues and concert halls throughout Wales, England and Scotland.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stephane Grappelli, Jasia Heifetz, Nigel Kennedy, Jerry Goodman, J Scott Skinner.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Wales Baroque Players concert in Haverfordwest 2018.

Alexander's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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)£93.75
Up to 1 hour£170
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£350
Packages
Engagement proposal
Solo violin playing classic love songs at a venue to suit you
£187
Burns night and Piping in the Haggis on the fiddle
Burns night (25th January) scots style fiddle package including: - 'Piping' in the guests - 'Piping' in the Haggis - Music for the various Entertainments throughout the evening
£375
Birthday Party String Duo
A string duo (violin and cello) playing classical music favourites, show tunes, jazz, latin, pop and rock. A versatile group that suits small to medium size venues. - 2 x 45 min performances
£440
Corporate Event String Duo
A string duo (violin and cello) playing classical music favourites, show tunes, jazz, latin, pop and rock. A versatile group that suits small to medium size venues. - 2 x 45 min performances
£440
Wedding String Duo for Wedding Reception
This package includes a string duo (violin and cello) playing classical music favourites, traditional airs, music from the shows, jazz, latin, pop and rock. A versatile group that suits small to medium size venues. Music included: - Music as guests arrive and before the ceremony begins (~20 mins) - Music for the entrance of the bride (~3 mins) - Music during the signing of the marriage register (~10 mins) - Music as the newlyweds process out of the venue followed by the guests (~10 mins)
£490
Wedding Folk Music Dance Band
Folk music dance band (Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, Voice) for a wedding reception or evening entertainment. Lots of great folk songs and tunes to get the party going. This appeals to all ages and there is something for everyone included. (This is not a barn dance with caller - please see other packages) - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception or evening entertainment
£550
Corporate Event Folk Dance Band
Folk music dance band (Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, Voice) for any special event or evening entertainment. Lots of great folk songs and tunes to get the party going. This appeals to all ages and there is something for everyone included. - 2 x 45 min performances (This is not a barn dance with caller - please see other packages)
£550
Wedding Barn Dance (Ceilidh, Twmpath) Band
Barn dance band including caller to direct the dancers and organise the groups. Lots of fun for all age groups, and a great way to get people socialising and create a party atmosphere. - 2 x 45 min performances at the evening entertainment
£900
Corporate Event Barn Dance (Ceilidh, Twmpath) Band
Barn dance band including caller to direct the dancers and organise the groups. Lots of fun for all age groups, and a great way to get people socialising and create a party atmosphere. - 2 x 45 min performances at the evening entertainment
£900

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£50
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Alexander's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Holly A
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

we booked the string duo for our post ceremony drinks reception. The music was played beautifully and our guests really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful way to kick off our festivities. Thankyou

Reply from Alexander
7 months ago

Thanks for a lovely review, Holly, it was a real pleasure to perform the musical backdrop to your wedding drinks reception. Wishing you both the best of luck!

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Angharad M
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

They played at our wedding, absolutely amazing, they played everything we asked of them, and some pieces that were not on their list. Would recommend them and looking for an excuse to book again.

Reply from Alexander
10 months ago

Thanks for the lovely review, Angharad, it was our pleasure to play for you and your lovely guests. Best of luck, Alexander

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Sophie H
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Alexander was absolutely spectacular. He went over and beyond to ensure we had the experience we’d always dreamed of for our wedding. Alexander was asked to play at the church before, during and after our ceremony and did not disappoint with the standard of service and song choices. He checked in with us throughout the build up to our wedding to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. We couldn’t recommend Alexander enough. Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special.

Reply from Alexander
1 year ago

Thank you so much for your kind review, Sophie. It was a real pleasure to perform for you both and your guests. Wishing you the very best of luck for the future!

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Tom C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

We hired Alexander to perform at our wedding, leading our guests in a procession. Hiring Alexander was the best decision we made. Upon us mentioning that the procession was a traditional feature of weddings in the bride's home islands, Alexander asked if this was accompanied by any specific music, and then went out of his way to learn it, even going as far as sending recordings to check he had it right. On the day, Alexander's infectious charisma made his performance a highlight of the night. He was incredibly generous with his talents and his time, staying past the planned hour to play for our guests as they launched into a spontaneous ceilidh. We could not recommend Alexander enough!

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Chelsea P
14 days ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 57-59 Broad St
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5 out of 5

It was perfect, thank you.

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Matthew A
4 years ago, for a Corporate event in Singleton Park
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5 out of 5

We booked Alex to play as a duet (him on violin and another member of the quartet on cello) at our awards event. The music, the style and the performance fitted the occasion perfectly. Some of the attendees at the event are, let's say, slightly hard to please, but we had nothing but positive feedback. A wide repertoire and very professional (including turning up at the venue earlier in the day to check over where they were playing). Highly recommended.

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