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Barbara is a versatile professional violinist, providing an exceptional and memorable musical experience at events and special occasions.
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London
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Barbara is a professional versatile violinist based in London. Her training and experience allows Barbara to provide a unique and memorable musical experience for corporate events, weddings and parties. She offers classy and diverse repertoire tailored to client's needs, including special requests. She performs both solo or with an accompaniment of a backing track, providing her own PA sound system on request. Barbara makes the experience special and elegant, providing best professional quality to make the event exceptional and memorable. Barbara regularly performs in venues such as Barbican Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, O2 Arena in London, as well as international festivals in Germany, Colombia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Poland and others. Barbara has worked with artists such as Nigel Kennedy, Maxim Vengerov, Martha Argerich but also Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant, Hugh Jackman, Rod Steward, Pete Tong, Beverly Knight and many others. Barbara works for several UK orchestras including BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields, London Mozart Players. She is a soloist in a Latin-American ensemble Classico Latino, which performs all around the world including South America. The group has recorded several albums including famous Egrem Studios in Havana, Cuba, and collaborated with many legendary Latin artists. Barbara is also a solo violinist in a tango ensemble called Viazzani Ensemble and performs a wide range or tango repertoire by Astor Piazzolla. Barbara's clients include The Ritz, The Savoy, The Landmark Hotel, The Renaissance Hotel, The Lanesborough, The Ivy and others.

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Barbara's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Urbain B
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Everyone loved Barbara and her force of expression. She made our day! It was such a privilege to have her play at our ceremony. It was truly individual playing and her performance was technically flawless. She offered a nice broad repertoire and she had beautiful varieties in her sound. Highly recommended if you are looking for a flawless and unforgettable experience!

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Tony R
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Barbara was amazing and i would definitely recommend her. Barbara was on time and played excaually what I requested. I would book her again for future events.

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Richard B
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in 55 Princes Gate
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4 out of 5

Barbara is an excellent violinist with an attractive personality. I engaged her to play at a large lunch party in the Ballroom of the Polish Hearth Club. We agreed a varied programme of classical music. This was much enjoyed by the audience and resulted in a number of particularly warm compliments. I would have no hesitation in recommending Barbara to anyone wanting to arrange a pleasant interlude at a celebratory party.

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Chris
7 years ago

Barbara was absolutely brilliant and professional. Highly recommended!

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Barbara's Song list

Classical sets:
Bach - chosen selection from Sonatas and Partitas for violin solo
Bach - Air on G string
Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Elgar – Chanson de Matin
Elgar – Salut d’Amour
Faure – Apres un Reve
Fauré Pavane
Franck Panis Angelicus
Massenet – Thais Meditation
Mozart - Exultate Jubilate
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Mozart - Ave Verum
Morricone - Gabriel’s Oboe
Pachelbel – Canon
Rachmaninov – Vocalise
Schubert – Ave Maria
Gounod - Ave Maria
Mascagni - Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Piazzolla - Libertango
Piazzolla - Oblivion
Piazzolla - Ave Maria
Piazzolla - Milonga del Angel
Opera classics sets:
Bellini - Casta Diva (Norma)
Bizet - Habanera (Carmen)
Delibes - Flower Duet (Lakme)
Donizetti - Una furtiva lagrima (E'lisir D'amore)
Puccini – Nessun Dorma (Turandot)
Puccini - O mio bambino caro
Puccini - Quando men vo (La Boheme)
Mascagni - Ave Maria (Cavaleria Rusticana)
Verdi - La Donna e mobile (Rigoletto)
Verdi - Sempre Libera (Traviata)
Oldish and Newish classics:
Arlen - Over the rainbow
Bocelli - Time to say goodbye
Danny Boy - Irish traditional
Gershwin - Summertime
Gershwin - I’ve Got Rhythm
H. Mancini - Moon River
Nat King Cole - Unforgettable
Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves
The Beatles - Yesterday
The Beatles - Let it Be
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - Here comes the Sun
F. Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
F. Sinatra - My Way
L. Cohen - Hallelujah
Coldplay - Viva La Vida, Paradise
Sting - Fields of Gold
E. Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud,
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
J. Legend - All of me
Adele - Skyfall
Stevie Wonder - Isn't she lovely
Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed
Michael Buble - Save the last dance for me
Latin sets:
Di Sarli - La Cumparsita
Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre Comandante
Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan
Buena Vista Social Club - Dos Gardenias
Cesaria Evora - Gracias a la Vida
Cesaria Evora - Besame Mucho
E. Lecuona - Siboney (Cuban)
E. Leucuona - Damisela Encantadora (Cuban)
Gardel/Williams - Por Una Cabeza
Tico Tico
Sample weddings/events repertoire:
Bach - chosen selection from Sonatas and Partitas for violin solo
Bach - Air on G string
Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bellini - Casta Diva
Bizet - Habanera
Delibes - Flower Duet
Elgar – Chanson de Matin
Elgar – Salut d’Amour
Faure – Apres un Reve
Fauré Pavane
Franck Panis Angelicus
Massenet – Thais Meditation
Mozart - Exultate Jubilate
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Mozart - Ave Verum
Morricone - Gabriel’s Oboe
Pachelbel – Canon
Puccini – Nessun Dorma
Puccini - O mio bambino caro
Rachmaninov – Vocalise
Schubert – Ave Maria
Gounod - Ave Maria
Mascagni - Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana
Mascagni - Ave Maria
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Piazzolla - Libertango
Piazzolla - Oblivion
Piazzolla - Ave Maria
Piazzolla - Milonga del Angel
Verdi - La Donna e mobile
Di Sarli - La Cumparsita
Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre Comandante
Danny Boy
Gershwin - Summertime
Gershwin - I’ve Got Rhythm
H. Mancini - Moon River
The Beatles - Yesterday
The Beatles - Let it Be
The Beatles - Here comes the Sun
F. Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
L. Cohen - Hallelujah

Barbara'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)£190
Up to 1 hour£300
Up to 2 hours£490
Up to 3 hours£690
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin jazz
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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