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About James

International violinist with over 30 years of experience. Recorded 'Perfect' with Ed Sheeran at Abbey Road, performed at Carnegie Hall.

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James Dickenson is an internationally experienced violinist offering exceptional live music for weddings, luxury private events and corporate occasions across the UK. With a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, James has performed at world-renowned venues including Carnegie Hall and the Library of Congress, served as Resident Quartet leader at University of Oxford, and performed with leading orchestras including the Royal Opera House, BBC Philharmonic and Hallé Orchestra. James has also recorded extensively for Naxos, SOMM Recordings and Lyrita, and appeared on Ed Sheeran’s Perfect, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Today, James brings this world-class pedigree to private clients seeking something genuinely special. From elegant ceremony music and stylish drinks receptions to sophisticated corporate entertainment, every performance is tailored with professionalism, warmth and artistry. Repertoire includes classical favourites, romantic wedding music, film themes, jazz standards, modern pop covers, Bollywood selections and bespoke requests

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James' Song list

Here is the Spotify link to my playlist

https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/67P4w8kHj6uEF0rLUHfkIl?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Ceremony

Pachelbel – Canon in D

Bach – Air on the G String (Orchestral Suite No. 3)

Massenet – Meditation from Thaïs

Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary (arr. violin)

Mendelssohn – Wedding March (arr. violin)

Faure – Sicilienne, Op. 78

Schubert – Ave Maria

Beethoven – Romance No. 2 in F Major

Handel – Lascia ch’io piangahorus (slow/soft)

Wagner – Bridal Chorus (slow version)

Saint-Saëns – The Swan (arr. violin)

Vivaldi – “Spring” from Four Seasons (Largo)

Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Romance)

Tchaikovsky – Andante Cantabile (String Quartet)

Elgar – Salut d’Amour

Debussy – Clair de Lune (violin version)

Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Saint-Saëns – Romance Op. 36

Mendelssohn – Op. 62 No. 1 Song without Words (arr.)

Ysaÿe – Sonata for Solo Violin, middle movements (light)

Elegant & Intimate (Ceremony / Signing)

Vivaldi – Winter Largo (arr.)

Saint-Saëns – Hymn (arr.)

Boccherini – Minuet (arr. violin)

Fauré – Pavane (violin version)

Brahms – Wiegenlied (Lullaby, arr.)

Mendelssohn – Op. 30 No. 6 (arr.)

Tartini – Devil’s Trill (slow section)

Bach – Partita No. 3, Sarabande

Telemann – Viola/Violin Fantasia (gentle)

Corelli – Christmas Concerto Adagio

Albinoni – Adagio in G Minor

Gounod – Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)

Handel – Water Music Air

Purcell – Dido’s Lament (arr.)

Schumann – Romance in F# Minor

Piazzolla – Oblivion (arr.)

Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine (violin/strings)

Glinka – The Lark (arr.)

Offenbach – Barcarolle (arr.)

Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte (violin)

Joyful & Recessional (Celebratory)

Handel – Hornpipe from Water Music

Vivaldi – Spring from Four Seasons (Allegro)

Mendelssohn – Wedding March (original, lively)

Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Allegro)

Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (arr. violin)

Rossini – William Tell Overture (Finale, light)

Bizet – Toreador Song (arr.)

Strauss – Radetzky March (arr.)

Beethoven – Ode to Joy (arr. violin)

Puccini – Nessun Dorma (arr. violin chorus)

Handel – Hallelujah Chorus (light strings)

Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 themes (arr.)

Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony themes (arr.)

Haydn – Trumpet Concerto Allegro (arr.)

Schubert – Marche Militaire (arr.)

Offenbach – Can-Can (fun, short)

Strauss – Radetzky March (upbeat)

Mozart – Regina Coeli (arr.)

Vivaldi – Winter Presto (if upbeat works)

Grieg – Morning Mood (upbeat string arr.)

Cocktail Hour & Dinner (Light & Elegant)

Piazzolla – Libertango (violin/strings)

J.S. Bach – Air on G String (reprise)

Debussy – Arabesque No. 1 (arr.)

Massenet – Elegie (violin)

Ernesto de Curtis – ’O Sole Mio (arr.)

Schubert – Serenade (arr.)

Rachmaninoff – Vocalise (arr.)

Fauré – Après un rêve (arr.)

Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1 (arr.)

Tchaikovsky – Romance from Souvenir d’un lieu cher

Granados – Spanish Dance (gentle)

Sarasate – Zigeunerweisen (slow themes)

Mendelssohn – Song Without Words (arr.)

Saint-Saëns – Petite Suite (arr.)

Bach – Violin Partita No. 2, Largo

Debussy – Reverie (string arr.)

Borodin – Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2

Tchaikovsky – Waltz from Serenade

Respighi – Ancient Airs & Dances (arr.)

Dvořák – Largo from New World (arr.)

Timeless Pop/Classical Crossover (Romantic)

Maksim Mrvica – Croatian Rhapsody (violin arr.)

Lindsey Stirling – The Arena (light violin)

Yiruma – River Flows in You (arr.)

John Williams – Theme from Schindler’s List

Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe (violin arr.)

Hisaishi – Summer (arr. violin)

Morricone – Cinema Paradiso Theme

Jon Schmidt – All of Me (piano/violin arr.)

Max Richter – On the Nature of Daylight (arr.)

Alexandre Desplat – The Shape of Water (arr.)

Jóhann Jóhannsson – Flight From the City (arr.)

Hans Zimmer – Time (arr.)

Rachel Portman – The Cider House Rules Theme

Thomas Newman – Any Other Name (arr.)

Craig Armstrong – Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet)

Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria (Arr. violin highlights)

Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings (light string arr.)

Gabriel Fauré – Pavane (again for dinner)

Bach/Gounod – Ave Maria (repeat version)

Meditation from Thaïs (meditative reprise)

James' Prices

Last updated: 2026

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£295
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£575
Up to 3 hours	£675

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The atmosphere I create.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Carnegie Hall, Library of Congress, City of Birmingham Symphony Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Concert venues across Europe Concert venues across the United States

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Jascha Heifetz, Oscar Shumsky

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

On radio 3 to 12 million people. On stage with Sting in Berlin. On Sunday Moring with Andrew Marr.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, I have duo and quartet options as well

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

That's fine, its changeable.

How much time do you need to set up?

30 minutes

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

Yes you can pick any piece form the setlist or request an arrangement.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes that is not a problem.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Opera, Medieval music, Early music, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Renaissance, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Irish rock, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Avant garde, Experimental, Pop, Covers, Rock, Indian music, Greek music, Scottish music, Tango, Yiddish roots music, Spanish music, Russian music, Polka, Polish music, Italian music, French music, German music, Cuban music, Calypso

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola

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Event types:

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

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