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Lewis Capaldi - Somebody You Loved (Izabela Stocka Violin Cover)

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About Izabela

London based professional concert violinist. Active musician Played in 20 countries 100 concerts a year!

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Violinist

London

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Izabela, born in Wroclaw, Poland is a Masters graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London Michael Foyle's class. She began learning the instrument at the age of 7 and since the time has attended many violin competitions in such countries as Poland, Czech Republic, England and France where she was recently nominated for the contemporary prize award at the Marie Cantagrill International Violin Competition. Izabela is also 1st prize winner in Great Composers Competition in 2019. She has taken part in various music workshops including European Musical Workshops in Kolobrzeg, Poland where she had a chance to work with such professors as Bartosz Bryla, Krzysztof Smietana or Levon Chillingirian. Besides soloistic experience she is equally engaged in chamber and orchestral music and is regularly performing with her piano trio and string quartet – both formed at the Royal Academy of Music. She had a chance to perform as an orchestral member with South Czech Philharmonic, London Young Sinfonia, New Tottenham Singers, Polish- German Young Philharmonic and Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra and play in such countries as China, Germany, England, Czech Republic and Poland as both member and a concertmaster. Her recent projects include work with world-renowed conductors such as Marin Alsop, Semyon Bychkov, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Edward Gardner, Manuel Lopez-Gomez or Oliver Knussen. Izabela is also keen on teaching and currently private violin and piano tutor in London. Izabela is playing 1800 Lorenzo Ventapane violin on kind loan from the Royal Academy of Music.

Izabela

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Izabela's Reviews

5 out of 5

Izabela was amazing for my private valentines dinner. She prepared an excellent playlist of R&B. She was also a great pleasure to see perform the songs. I highly recommend her.

5 out of 5

Izabela was very professional and quick to respond to messages. She played extremely well at our wedding reception and was even willing to learn new songs upon request in a very short space of time which she performed brilliantly! We would definitely recommend her!

5 out of 5

We were very happy to hire Izabela to perform on my client's birthday. The music background she provided has definitely contributed towards the succesful party event, everyone had a great fun dancing and singing along. Izabela has also provided a great range of music genres including pop, rock, classical, jazz and r&b so every guest could listen to some of their favourites. Thank you for your service!

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Izabela's Song list

LIGHT CLASSICAL:

Johann Sebastian Bach- Andante from 2nd sonata for Violin solo in A minor

Johann Sebastian Bach - Air in G

Camille Saint-Saëns- 'The Swan'

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky- Waltz of Flowers

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky- 'Autumn'

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky- 'Barcarolle'

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky- 'June'

Johann Strauss II- Selection of waltzes: 'The Blue Danube', 'Voices of Spring', 'Roses from the South', 'Tales from the Vienna Woods'

Astor Piazzolla- 'Summer'

Astor Piazzolla - 'Winter'

Antonio Vivaldi- 'Spring'

Antonio Vivaldi- 'Summer'

Antonio Vivaldi- 'Autumn'

Antonio Vivaldi - 'Winter'

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy- Songs without words: Spring Song

Franz Schubert- 'Die Forelle' (The Trout)

Fritz Kreisler- 'Schön Rosmarin'

Johann Pachelbel- Canon in D major

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Selection of Divertimenti

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Magic Flute- Queen of The Night Aria

JAZZ/SMOOTH JAZZ:

Artie Shaw - 'All The Things You Are'

Billie Holiday - 'Body and Soul'

Earl Hines - 'Sweet Georgia Brown'

Ella Fitzgerald - 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me'

Ella Fitzgerald - 'Summertime'

Ella Fitzgerald- 'Cheek to Cheek'

Michael Buble - 'Feeling Good'

Michael Buble - 'Haven't Met You Yet'

John Coltrane - 'Blue Train'

Doris Day- 'Dream a Little Dream of Me'

Johnny Mathis- 'Misty'

Lionel Hampton - 'It Don't Mean A Thing'

Nina Simone- 'I Put a Spell on You'

Frank Sinatra: 'I love you Baby'

Frank Sinatra - 'Love and Marriage'

Frank Sinatra - 'Fly Me to the Moon'

POP/BALLADE:

Adele- 'Rolling in the Deep'

Adele - 'Someone Like You'

Adele - 'Hello'

Adele - 'Skyfall'

Ariana Grande- 'One Last Time'

Backstreet Boys - 'I Want It That Way'

Backstreet Boys- 'Everybody'

Beyoncé- 'Crazy in Love'

Beyoncé- 'Halo'

Beyoncé- 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)'

Birdy- 'Skinny Love'

Britney Spears - '...Baby One More Time'

Britney Spears - 'Oops! I Did It Again'

Bruno Mars - 'Just the Way You Are'

Bruno Mars - 'Marry You'

Bruno Mars- 'Uptown Funk'

Camilla Cabello - 'Senorita'

Camilla Cabello - 'Havana'

Celine Dion - 'My Heart Will Go On'

Cher - 'Believe'

Christina Aguilera- 'Ain't No Other Man'

Christina Aguilera ft. A Great Big World - 'Say Something'

Cyndi Lauper - 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'

Destiny's Child - 'Say My Name'

Destiny's Child - 'Survivor'

Ed Sheeran- 'Thinking out Loud'

Ed Sheeran - 'Shape of You'

Ed Sheeran - 'Perfect'

Justin Timberlake - 'Sexy Back'

Katy Perry - 'California Gurls'

Katy Perry - 'Hot'n'Cold'

Lewis Capaldi - 'Somebody You Loved'

Lady Gaga - 'Poker Face'

Lady Gaga ft. Bradley Cooper - 'Shallow' (from A Star Is Born)

Lady Gaga- 'Paparazzi'

Lana del Rey- 'Young and Beautiful'

Lana del Rey - 'Blue Jeans'

MADONNA- 'Like a Prayer'

MADONNA- 'Holiday'

Mariah Carey - 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

Michael Jackson - 'Billie Jean'

Michael Jackson- 'Smooth Criminal'

Michael Jackson - 'Thriller'

NSYNC - 'Bye Bye Bye'

Sam Smith- 'Stay with me'

Shakira - 'Hips Don't Lie'

Spice Girls - 'Wannabe'

Taylor Swift - 'Shake It Off'

Timbaland ft. One Republic - 'Apologize'

Toni Braxton - 'Un-break My Heart'

The Black Eyed Peas - 'I Gotta Feeling'

Whitney Houston - 'I Will Always Love You'

ROCK/SOFT ROCK/BAND MUSIC:

AC/DC - 'Back in Black'

AC/DC - 'Thunderstorm'

AC/DC - 'Highway to Hell'

Aerosmith- 'Crazy'

Aerosmith - 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing'

Bon Jovi- 'It's my Life'

Deep Purple - 'Smoke On the Water'

Iggy Pop - 'Passenger'

Journey- 'Don't Stop Believing'

KISS - 'I Was Made For Lovin' You'

Lifehouse- 'You and me'

Oasis- 'Wonderwall'

Oasis - 'Don't Look Back in Anger'

Queen- 'Love of my Life'

Queen - 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Queen - 'Somebody to Love'

Queen- 'I Want to Break Free'

BOLLYWOOD:

1920 - Evil Returns - 'Khud Ko Tere'

Aashiqui 2 - 'Hum Ter Bin'

Aashiqui 2 - 'Chahun Main Ya Na'

Dilwale - 'Janam Janam'

Lage Raho Munna Bhai - 'Pal Pal Pal Har Pal'

S Raj Balan - 'Mein Tenu Samjhawan'

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - 'Tuj Mein Rubh Dekhta'

Once Upon A Time in Bombay - 'Tum Jo Aaye'

Body Guard - 'Teri Meri Meri Teri'

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna - 'Tumhi Dekho Na'

3 Idiots - 'Zoobi Doobi'

Kala Chashma - Kala Chashma

Raabta - Main Tera Boyfriend

Rockstar - Tum Ho

Queen - London Tumakhda

Izabela's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£300

1.5 hour within London radius

no travelling fee/discount

£240

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

I am not only able to perform solo but also with a cellist, violist or another violinist if needed. If the venue has the piano or a keyboard I am also willing to play both violin and the piano or perform with a pianist in a duo.

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

If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know at least week in prior so I can make a suitable adjustments.

How much time do you need to set up?

My set up time is quick, ususally between 15 and 30 minutes.

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

I am happy to provide you with my regular playlist or add anything you would like to hear on your event. I am very flexible in this aspect.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my own arrangements, instrument, stand and alternatively other adjustments depending on an event type and client's wish.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am a very fast learner as well as classically trained so I can perform any song/piece or genre you would like me to perform. I am experienced not only in classical music but also in jazz, pop, rock, blues, Irish/Scottish folk music as well as Middle Eastern tunes.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I am always adjusting my repertoire to client's wish so they can request anything they would like to hear on an event. I am passionate about all of the genres and it is always a pleasure for me to try something new. Clients are also keen on the way I perform so I am always getting a positive reviews afterwards.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed outdoors (private garden, park), private houses (birthday or business parties), in churches (wedding receptions), concert halls (orchestral projects, chamber recitals, solo playing). Recent venues include Regent's Hall in London and a mansion in Horsley, England.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

As I am opened to all of the genres my inspiration comes from different sides and from different artists. I have always admired classical violinists who are not only technically fluent but open minded to different types of music like for example - Nigel Kennedy.

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

I have recently performed Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto for UK Beijing Arts Centre during Chinese New Years Eve Concert in cooperation with Beijing traditional dancers. I have also been on tour in China and Germany with professional orchestras in past.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Swing, Gospel, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Argentinian, Armenian, African music, World music, Asian music, Bavarian oompah, French music, Flamenco, Jewish music, Klezmer, Latin, Polish music, Polka, Reggae, Russian music, Scottish music, Tango, Spanish music, Drum 'n' Bass, Electro-Swing, Industrial, House, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Avant garde, Marching, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Baroque, Fanfare, Renaissance, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Ambient pop, Americana, Disco, Funk rock, Vintage, Alternative rock, Post rock, Punk rock, Synth rock, Arabic, Afrobeat, Balkan, Australian music, Bollywood, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Caribbean music, Choro, Cuban music, German music, Greek music, Hawaiian music, Indian music, Italian music, Mariachi, Salsa, Samba, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music

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Instruments:

Violin, Bollywood violinist

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription, Musical comedy, Dancer, Actor, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, MC, Perfect pitch, Repetiteur, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching

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