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“On Eagle’s Wings” hymn

Ave María, Schubert (in C)

Vivaldi Concerto in A minor for 2 violins on Speech Day

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About Annabel

A versatile violinist, pianist and singer from Surrey. Happy to take requests from pop to classical. Also part of a quartet and duet.

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Violinist

Guildford

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I perform music as I love to share music with others, and I practice music to give myself some of that love. I am a music student specialising in violin performance and a professional freelancer who gigs solo and with friends. Please request my musical CV for a more updated profile. Orchestral experience (not exhaustive): Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra Amadeus Academy Orchestra (a residential summer orchestral training course for young professionals & music students from across the world) SCYO Guildford Youth Orchestra

Annabel

5 out of 5

4 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Annabel's Reviews

5 out of 5

Annabel played at our wedding ceremony on 23rd Dec 2023 and she was fantastic! She had all the song choices we wanted and was very professional and easy to contact in the lead up to the wedding

5 out of 5

Lovely girl and played really well, was very accommodating of our music requests and made our wedding service beautiful

Reply from Annabel

8 months ago

Thank you for having me! It was a heart-warming service.

5 out of 5

Annabel played and sang beautifully at my brother’s church funeral service. There was excellent communication from start to finish and she took great trouble to learn and perfect the music and hymns we selected. I would highly recommend Annabel a charming and highly professional performer.

Reply from Annabel

10 months ago

Thank you so much Janet. It was a pleasure to meet you.

5 out of 5

The Amadeus Orchestra delivered a stunning performance cleverly tailored to welcome its audience to what was probably their first post Covid musical experience. The string section, in particular gave a moving account worthy of Rachmaninov with memorable sections from the brass and percussion. An unforgettable performance.

Thanks so much for yesterday! It was lovely.

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Annabel's Song list

Common classical requests:

Ave Maria | Franz Schubert

Air on the G String |Bach

Canon in D | Pachelbel

Romance no.2 in F major | Beethoven

Meditation From Thasis

Salut d'Amour | Elgar

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach

Common pop requests:

Amazing Grace

All of Me | John Legend

A Thousand Years’ | Christina Perri

Bitter Sweet Symphony | The Verve

Can’t Help Falling in Love | Elvis Presley

Hallelujah | Leonard Cohen

Stand By Me | Ben E. King

Moon River | Danny Williams

What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong

All You Need Is Love | The Beatles

A Thousand Years | Christina Perri

Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran

Clocks | Coldplay

Tale As Old As Time | Beauty And The Beast

Piano:

Adriana, M. Astor

Gigue: French Suite No. 5 in G, BWV 816, (VII), J. S. Bach

Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 875: No.6 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Part 2

Rondo from Sonata in E, Op.14, No.1 (III), Beethoven

Allegro: Sonata in F minor, Op.2, No.1 (I), Beethoven

Intermezzo in A minor, Brahms

Green Onions, Brooker T and the M.G's

Etude in E major, op.10, no.3, Chopin

Raindrop prelude in D flat major, Chopin

Nocturne no.9, no.1 in E flat minor, Chopin

Nocturne no.19 in E minor, Chopin

Nocturne in C# minor, op.27, no.1, Chopin

Nocturne no.1 in B flat minor, Chopin

Noctorne op.55, no.1 in F minor, Chopin

Noctorne op.55, no.2 in E flat major, Chopin

Largo: E-flat major, B.109, Chopin

Ballade no.2 in F, Chopin

(Various Etudes), Chopin

Clair de lune, L.82(75), Debussy

Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum, Debussy

Suite Bergamasque, L.75, Debussy

Gnoissiennes: no.1,2 and 3, Eric Satie

Après un rêve, Fauré

Prelude no.1, Gershwin

Prelude no.2, Gershwin

Fugue in B flat, HWV 607, No.3, G. F. Handel

Presto: Sonata in E minor, Hob. XVI:34, Haydn

Allegro: Sonata in C, K.279 (I), Mozart

Various pieces by Max Richiter

Violin:

Violin concerto, Barber

Concerto for 2 violins in D minor, J.S. Bach

Violin concerto no.1 in G minor, Bruch

Après un rêve, Fauré

Sonata in A major, Franck

Concerto Grosso in G major, Handel

Concerto no.3 in G major, Mozart

An English Suite, Parry

2 pieces for Strings from Henry V, Walton

Henry V: Henry V: Touch her soft lips and Part, Walton

Salve Regina, Anon.

Chamber music:

"Spring" Sonata no.5, Beethoven

String Quartet in D major, op.64 "The Lark", Haydn

“Dissonance” Quartet no.19 in C, Mozart

String Quintet No. 4 in G minor, K. 516, Mozar

“American” Quartet, Dvorak

5 pieces for piano and violin, Respighi

Piano Quintet in E flat major, Schumann (playing piano)

Concerto in D major for 4 violins, Vivaldi

Concerto in B minor for 4 violins, Vivaldi

Singing:

Quia respexit, Bach

Sure on this Shining night, Barber

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, Gardiner

Lascia ch'io Pianga, Handel

Tecum Principium, Handel

I wandered lonely as a cloud, Lawson

O for the Wings of a Dove, Mendellssohn

Ave Maria, Schubert

Annabel's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£80
Up to 1 hour	£165
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£350

Funeral service

A rehearsal, service and transport included. I bring my own set up.

£180

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£200

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£250

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£350

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

That I am professional, on time and an emotional performer.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Our Lady The Queen of Heaven Church, Frimley St John's Smith Square, London St. Paul's Cathedral, London Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, London Holy Trinity Church, Guildford (ask for more!)

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Rachmaninov, Gershwin, Vivaldi, Adele

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

A service at St. Paul's Cathedral, London with a Chamber Choir.

Do you have different line-up options?

I am part of oboe and string quartets and duets, just ask what you'd prefer or a pairing you'd like to enjoy!

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

Let me know ASAP :) If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event it's not to worry.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually I need 10 minutes if without a sound system to tune my instrument and test out the acoustics of the environment. I like a rehearsal if possible before the event.

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

Of course! I am happy to chat through and find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I will bring a music stand and additional outdoor equipment. If outdoors, I will need protection for my violin.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn we are happy to do this for you for a small additional cost.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Covers, Top 40, Ambient pop, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Early music, Military

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Instruments:

Violin, Piano, Singer, Singer (mezzo soprano), Singer (soprano), Conductor

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Event types:

Virtual event, Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Theatre / Show, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Orchestrator, Arranger, Transcription, Dancer, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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