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Anastasia Vaina

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About Anastasia Vaina

Top performer of classical music with passion for pop covers. I have played at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms and many more!
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Award winning Greek violinist Anastasia Vaina has performed all over Europe including London, Edinburgh, Austria, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Brussels, Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Slovakia in prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall (BBC proms 2014 & 2019), The Royal Concertgebouw, The Konzerthaus , the Megaron (TCH), and the Wolkenturm-Grafenegg amongst others. Anastasia has collaborated as a soloist with the two professional orchestras in Thessaloniki-Greece performing various repertoire including Chausson’s Poème (June 2016), the Tchaikovsky violin concerto (May 2015) and Saint-Saëns’ Havanaise (March 2014) at the Megaron Conert Hall. As an orchestral player, Anastasia has played in numerous concerts with the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) Symphony Orchestra as a student and has also been a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) between 2013-2017. Since 2013 Anastasia has worked with conductors such as Sir-Mark Elder, Vladimir Askenazy, Semyon Bychkov, Vasily Petrenko and Edward Gardner. In 2016-2017 she was the leader of the Misbourne Symphony Orchestra. Born in Greece, Anastasia entered the State Conservatory of Music in Thessaloniki, Greece in 2006 and graduated in 2015 winning a 1st prize and a virtuosity award. Studying at the Royal Academy of Music with Richard Deakin, she completed her BMus (1st class) in June 2019, being a prize winning scholar of the 'Athena Foundation' throughout her studies. In August 2020, Anastasia completed her MA at the Royal Academy of Music in the class of Michael Foyle as a 'St Marylebone Foundation' scholar. She also received a DipRAM for an outstanding final recital. Her lessons at the Royal Academy of Music were complemented by masterclasses with Maxim Vengerov, Tasmin Little, Ivry Gitlis and Zakhar Brohn. Anastasia plays a modern German violin (2010) by Felix Scheit & Kevin Gentges.

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Genres:
Classical, Classical crossover, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Renaissance, Musical theatre, Opera, Medieval music, Traditional church music, Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Covers, World music, Rock, Acoustic, Ambient pop, R&B, Vintage, Alternative rock, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa, Tango, Greek music, Jewish music, Latin, Polka
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Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Anastasia Vaina's Song list

1. W.A. Mozart, Violin Sonata no. 25, K 301, 1st mvt
2. W.A. Mozart, Violin Sonata in E min K 304, 1st mvt
3. Beethoven Violín Sonata No 5 in F Major Op 24, 1st mvt
4. F.Kreisler - Praeludium and Allegro
5. Brahms, Violin Sonata no. 1, 1st movement
6. J.Brahms - Hungarian Dance Nº5
7. C.Saint Saens - le cygne - The Swan
8. Massenet's Meditation
9. V.Monti - Czardas
10. A.Piazzolla - Adiós Nonino
11. A.Piazzolla - Libertango
12. A.Piazzolla - Yo Soy Maria
13. A.Piazzolla - Oblivion
14. Por una cabeza
15. C.W.Gluck - Melodie
16. Elgar - Salut D´Amour
17. Elgar, Chanson de Matin
18. Elgar, Chanson de Nuit
19. F.Schubert - Serenade
20. Fauré - Après un rêve
21. Song From a Secret Garden
22. C.Debussy, Beau Soir
23. John Williams - Schindler's List
24. Tones and I Dance Monkey
25. Despacito
26. Viva La Vida, Coldplay
27. Bad Guy, Billie Eilish
28. Easy on me, Adele
29. Rolling in the Deep, Adele
30. Hello, Adele
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I am a solo violin player specialising in classical and pop music.

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

I would like at least 1 week's notice for a time change and 48hr notice for a time change.

How much time do you need to set up?

10-15mins

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

Yes, of course. You can also make piece/song requests too.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes. I would like a week's notice, ideally.

Anastasia Vaina's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£625
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Anastasia Vaina's Reviews

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Kiki S
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Athens
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5 out of 5

I am of a very eclectic taste when it comes to music. Still, Anastasia, with her mesmerising performance, managed to captivate me and my friends, turning my special day in both a classical performance and a party. I would recommend Anastasia without a second thought!

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Eirini S
1 year ago, for a Concert in Thessaloniki
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5 out of 5

Anastasia is one of the most gifted violinists of her generation. She is gifted with professionalism, diligence and reliability. Anastasia’s playing is bright, enjoyable and exciting! Totally recommended!