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Solo violin - music for weddings, celebrations and corporate events played by Alexander Roberts

Pachelbel - Canon

Wagner Wedding March from Lohengrin - Played by Alexander Roberts

About Alexander

High-class bespoke music for your special occasion. Nothing beats a solo violin! Perfectly tailored to delight and entertain your guests.

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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.

Alexander

5 out of 5

12 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Alexander's Reviews

5 out of 5

Alexander played at our wedding this weekend and was incredible! From the first point of contact Alexander was a pleasure and we can't recommend him enough! Thank you for making our day so special. Jodie & Dan

Reply from Alexander

3 months ago

Thank you, Jodie! It was an absolute delight to perform for you, Dan, and your guests on your special day. Wishing you all the best for the future!

5 out of 5

Alexander was great for our special day, he checked in with us after we booked him to speak with us and get an idea of what we liked musically and was very flexible and open to our suggestions. He delivered a lovely and heartfelt performance which our guests loved before, during and after the ceremony. We would 100% recommend Alexander to any couples thinking of adding a sophisticated touch to their big day!! We can't wait to see the photos and videos of him playing and relive the moment again! Thanks so much Alexander.

Reply from Alexander

6 months ago

“Thank you, Amy! Performing for your special day was an absolute delight!” 🎉

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

1 year 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!

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

1 year 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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5 out of 5

It was perfect, thank you.

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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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

Alexander's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£112.50
Up to 1 hour	£182.50
Up to 2 hours	£262.50
Up to 3 hours	£362.50

Engagement proposal

Solo violin playing classic love songs at a venue to suit you (15-30 mins - Doesn’t include travel expenses)

£100

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

£900

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.

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:

Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Baroque viola, Tin whistle

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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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