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What was I made for - Billie Eilish - Violin Cover (from the Barbie movie)

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Can't help falling in love - acoustic violin with piano backing track

About Helena

Helena is an international violinist based in London specialising in electrifying shows and luxury events.

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Violinist

London

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A highly sought after violinist and violist, Helena has performed with Diana Ross, Gregory Porter Liam Gallagher, Little Mix, Craig David and many more. Helena has performed at many high profile events including the Monaco Grand Prix, Idris Elba's wedding in Morocco and many countries such as Ibiza, Mallorca, Italy and the Maldives. Helena frequently improvises with a DJ, owning an electric LED violin. She is also experienced in choreographed electric string shows. Since gaining a first class honors degree at the Royal Northern College of Music, Helena has an active performance and teaching career. She regularly tours around the world with the Chineke! orchestra, performing classical and contemporary repertoire. As a Classical musician, Helena has performed in masterclasses in Salzburg, Krakow, Germany and at the Delft chamber music festival. She has also had masterclasses with Ning Feng and Mauricio Fuks. As an enthusiastic teacher, Helena has won the Leverhulme mentorship award and has trained with the RNCM Young Strings and BBC Philharmonic’s outreach department. Her quartet (Lux Quartet) also created a chamber music outreach project in Greece.

Helena

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Helena's Reviews

5 out of 5

Helena was amazing throughout the entire process and we had so many people compliment her during the drinks reception. Would highly recommend to anyone!

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing, highly recommend, she made our wedding day so special and played all our favourite songs so beautiful xx 💙

Reply from Helena

2 years ago

Thank you Jamie-Lee, it was a pleasure to perform at your special day!

4.8 out of 5

Absolutely brillant Helena thankyou for performing at our wedding breakfast yesterday we couldn't have asked for anything better ❤

Reply from Helena

2 years ago

Thank you Cathryn for the lovely review.

5 out of 5

Helena was amazing and made our night spectacular. She was so friendly and helpful and she was also able play all the songs I had requested. I will definitely be booking her again :)

Reply from Helena

2 years ago

Thank you Tatiana! I very much enjoyed working in your igloo event. If you have any videos from the evening it would be great if you could send them over. Best Wishes, Helena

5 out of 5

Helena was an absolute dream come true. She was able to accommodate us at really short notice and did all the planning in secret as she was a suprise for my husband. She knew exactly the vibe we were going for and went out of her way to accommodate my song for walking down the aisle. She played beautifully and everyone commented how good she was. Im so, so glad I booked her. We keep watching the videos of her playing She really made the day even more magical and we cant thank you enough. I believe she brought tears to people's eyes when they say her playing as they arrived, and I can believe it. Thank you so much Helena, you were just wonderful, we can't wait to see you play again.

5 out of 5

Helena played at our wedding last December and was absolutely wonderful. She was prompt, smart, polite and very professional...she showed a true understanding of the music she played and performed magnificently on the day. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending her. Many thanks.

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Helena's Song list

Classical

Bach - Air on G string

Bach - Arioso

Bach/ Gounod - Ave Maria

Bach - Cello Suite No. 1

Bach - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

Bizet - Habanera

Borodin - Nocturne

Chopin - Cello Sonata: Largo

Debussy - Clair de Lune

Debussy - Reverie

Delibes - The Flower Duet

Einaudi - I Giorni

Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche

Elgar - Chanson de Matin

Elgar - Salut D'Amour

Faure - Apres un Reve

Handel - Arrival of the Queen Sheba

Handel - Largo from Xerxes

Massenet - Thais Meditation

Mendelssohn - Wedding March

Pachelbel - Canon in D

Piazzolla - Tanti Anni Prima

Rachmaninov - Vocalise

Ravel - Pavane pour infante defunte

Ravel - Piece en forme de Habbenera

Saint Sans - The Swan

Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1 - 3

Schubert - Ave Maria

Schumann - Fantasiestucke

Shostakovich - The Gadfly

Tchaikovsky - Waltz of the Flowers

Vivaldi - Largo from Winter

Yiruma - River Flows In You

Disney

Aladdin - A whole new world

Beauty and the beast - Be our Guest

Beauty and the beast - tale as old as time

Pinocchio- When you wish upon a star

Pocohontas - Colors of the wind

Toy Story - You've got a friend in me

Pop

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Avicii – Wake Me Up

Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are

Bruno Mars – Marry You

Calum Scott – You are the Reason

Calvin Harris – How Deep is Your Love

Calvin Harris - Promises

Camilla Cabello – Havana

Camilla Cabello – Senorita

Coldplay - Paradise

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

Clean Bandit – Rather Be

Clean Bandit – Rockabye

David Guetta ft. Sia – Titanium

Destiny’s Child – Survivor

Earth, Wind and Fire - September

Ed Sheeran - Perfect

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud

Ella Eyre, Sigala – Came Here for Love

Elbow – One Day Like This

Elton John – Your Song

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love

French Montana ft. Swae Lee– Unforgettable

Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know

Jackie Wilson - To be loved

Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand

Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling

Lizzo – Good as Hell

Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight

The Greatest Showman – This is Me

John Legend - All of Me

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow

Lana Del Ray - Young and Beautiful

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Stevie wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony

RnB

LADIPOE, Buju - Feeling

Lil Durk - Skrubs

Omah Lay - Godly

Burna Boy- Ye

Burna Boy- 23

Burna boy, Jorja Smith - Gum Body

Dave - Location (feat. Burna Boy)

WizKid, Tems - Essence

DaVido- Jowo

Ya Levis - Katchua

Tems - Try Me

Skepta, WizKid - Energy (stay far away)

Lil Baby - Close Friends

Yung Bleu, Drake -You're mine still

Pop Smoke, Burna Boy - Enjoy Yourself

Lil Baby - Emotionally Scarred

Aya Nakamura- Djadja

Lil Durk- The Voice

Lil Durk- All love

Rod Wave - Dark Clouds

Rod Wave - tombstone

Lil Durk - india Pt. 3

Lil Durk - Habit

Cvrtier - Chiraqimony

Christmas

Ariana Grande: Santa Tell Me

Justin Bieber: Mistletoe

Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You

Paul McCartney/Jimmy Fallon/The Roots: Wonderful Christmastime

Michael Bublé And Anne Murray: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Ellie Goulding: O Holy Night

Gwen Stefani: Santa Baby

Train: Shake Up Christmas

Calum Scott: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Wham! – Last Christmas

The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl – Fairytale Of New York

Frank Sinatra – Jingle Bells

Jimmy Durante – Frosty The Snowman

Judy Garland: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas?

John Lennon & Yoko Ono – Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Dean Martin – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow

Andy Williams – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Jackson 5 – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

Tony Bennett And Lady Gaga – Winter Wonderland

Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas)

Harry Simeone Chorale – The Little Drummer Boy

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You

Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock

Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

Ella Fitzgerald – Sleigh Ride

The Temptations – Silent Night

Burl Ives – Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Helena'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)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£350
Up to 2 hours	£325
Up to 3 hours	£495

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 40 mins each during your drinks reception

£400

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- 30 minutes of music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 30 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 30 min performances as dinner is being served.

£650

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Party Violin (DJ Live)

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 30 min performances at the drinks reception. - First dance optional - 3 x 20 minute sets over 2 hours during wedding party

£900

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients say that I have an amazing performance presence. I am able to walk around an event whilst playing so I can really interact with the audience/guests!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at exclusive events in Morrocco, Italy and Monaco. I have performed orchestral concerts In California, and perform regularly in London in the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Albert Hall.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I love electric violinists such as Lindsey Stirling who also move/dance whilst they are playing. I love intercating with an audience and reading the room to provide a authentic performance. When training as a classical violinist I loved listening to the older generation of violinist who have that Hollywood sounding violin style! Eg. Itzak Perlman.

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

I have appeared on the Graham Norton Show and Jonathon Ross show, and have recorded with Liam Gallagher and the Sugababes. I have also played with Craig David and The script at the Royal Albert Hall.

Do you have different line-up options?

Acoustic violin and piano. Acousitc violin (with mic) and backing track. Electric violin with backing tracks. Roaming electric violin with backing tracks (wireless).

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

I always try to accommodate your time changes to make sure your event is perfect. If your timings change, let me know at your earliest convenience.

How much time do you need to set up?

For an acoustic set I leave 15 minutes for set up For an electric set I leave 45 minutes for a set up and sound check. For a DJ violin set I can plug in and play straight away.

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

I am happy to take requests for any pieces you would like me to play.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

With an acoustic set yes! With electric, I will require a PA, or can hire one in for your event if preferred.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If there is a song request that I do not know, you can request this at least 2 weeks in advance. If it requested with less than 2 weeks before the event, there is a fee of £30 to require me to have the time to write and learn the piece.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Early music, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Medieval music, Renaissance, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Funk, Karaoke, Hip Hop, R&B, Disco, Ambient pop, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Noise music, Avant garde, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Americana, Funk rock, Motown, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Military

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola, Electric violin

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Event types:

Theatre / Show, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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