Hire James Delarre | Violinist in Brandon

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From£250

1 hour

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About James

Folk violinist at the forefront of the folk music scene, toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the US

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Violinist

Brandon

Public liability insurance of £5 million

As a fiddle player he is in high demand and has worked with some of the country’s top musicians and groups including, Eliza Carthy, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jim Moray, Jim Causley, Saul Rose, appearances with Bellowhead and Jools Holland as well as work as a musician on Tv and film. His filmography includes Peaky Blinders, Far from the Madding Crowd, Tulip Fever and My Cousin Rachel, to name but a few. Steeped in traditional music from an early age, the tunes pour out of his finger tips filling the air with a rich tapestry of emotion. The flow and natural swagger of the melodies have room to breathe, enticing the listener to tap a foot or wipe a tear away. His voice speaks through the violin creating a perfect accompaniment for the songs he sings with a raw natural sound.

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James' Reviews

5 out of 5

‘Thank you for playing a beautiful piece of music whilst we walked down the aisle, you set the perfect tone for a perfect day’

“I was very pleased with the band and everyone loved the music and dancing. The band were fun and professional. They managed the time very well even though we started a bit late due to still munching the hog roast, It really made our wedding day complete to see everyone charging around and having fun. Perfect!”

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James' Song list

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Traditional English folk tunes and songs

Traditional Irish folk tunes

Classical

Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D

Wedding March Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Jesu Joy of Man - Johann Sebastian Bach

Ava Maria - Franz Schubert

Meditation from Thais - Jules Massenet

Salut D’Amour - Edward Elgar

Air on a G string - Bach

Spring Vivaldis four seasons

Amazing grace

“Clair de Lune” - Claude Debussy

Air from “Water Music Suite” - Georg Friedrich Handel

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Swan Carnival of the Animals - Camile Saint-Saens

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Georg Friedrich Handel

Pavane - Gabriel Faure

Panis Angelicus - César Franck

Trumpet Tuner - Henry Purcell

Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner

Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke

Pop

Hallelujah

You Raise me up

Thousand Years

Thinking out loud

Kiss from a Rose

Can’t Help Falling in Love

I’m Yours

All I want is You

At Last

The First Day of My Life

Your Song

In My Life

Stand By Me

Lover

Marry You

Coming Home

Kiss the Girl

Wedding Song

Young and Beautiful

James' 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)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£437.50

Wedding ceremony

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

£375

Drinks reception

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

£375

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.

£625

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I play with heart and feeling, clients always comment on the fluency of my performances

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Far too many to name, all over the UK, Europe and the US

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

I’m happy to accommodate a change in timings to ensure your day runs smoothly

How much time do you need to set up?

If PA is required I will need 40mins to setup otherwise I can be ready within 20mins

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I Will bring everything required for me to perform

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course feel free to ask before booking

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Classical, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Church service, Funeral / Memorial service

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching

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