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Elegant live violin music for weddings, luxury events and private celebrations across France and Europe. ⭐
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Bordeaux
Public liability insurance of £1000 million

**Martin Bevacua** is a professional violinist based in Bordeaux, France, specializing in elegant live music for weddings, luxury events, private celebrations, and corporate occasions throughout France and Europe. With more than a decade of professional experience, Martin has performed for hundreds of audiences in a wide variety of settings, from intimate wedding ceremonies to prestigious venues, luxury hotels, private estates, and international resorts. His goal is simple: to create unforgettable moments through music, combining technical excellence with warmth, emotion, and professionalism. His repertoire is carefully designed to suit every stage of an event. Whether performing timeless classical masterpieces, romantic film soundtracks, elegant jazz standards, lively jazz manouche, contemporary pop hits, or international favorites, Martin adapts each performance to reflect the atmosphere and personality of every celebration. Every event is unique, and he works closely with each client to ensure the music perfectly complements their vision. Wedding performances are at the heart of Martin's work. From welcoming guests before the ceremony to accompanying the bridal entrance, signing of the register, recessional, cocktail hour, or dinner, he helps create an elegant and memorable soundtrack for one of the most important days in a couple's life. He is also happy to learn special requests whenever possible, allowing each wedding to feel personal and meaningful. Performing as a solo violinist with high-quality professional backing tracks, Martin offers the richness and energy of a full ensemble while maintaining the flexibility and elegance of a solo performer. His professional sound system allows him to perform comfortably both indoors and outdoors, making him an ideal choice for destination weddings and events in châteaux, vineyards, gardens, beaches, hotels, and private residences. Based in Bordeaux, Martin regularly travels throughout France and across Europe for destination weddings and exclusive events. He is experienced in working with international couples, wedding planners, venues, and event coordinators, ensuring clear communication, punctuality, and a stress-free experience from the first enquiry to the final performance. Beyond weddings, Martin has extensive experience entertaining audiences at luxury resorts, private parties, corporate receptions, cocktail events, gala dinners, and cultural festivals. His versatility allows him to move effortlessly between elegant background music and more energetic performances depending on the occasion. Clients frequently praise Martin not only for the quality of his performances but also for his reliability, professionalism, and friendly approach. His attention to detail, elegant presentation, and passion for creating memorable experiences have made him a trusted choice for couples and event organizers looking for exceptional live music. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, a destination wedding in the French countryside, or a sophisticated corporate event, Martin Bevacua brings elegance, emotion, and world-class live violin performance to every occasion, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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Martin's Song list

01. Czardas — Monti
02. How Deep Is Your Love — Bee Gees
03. Yesterday — The Beatles
04. Made in France — Gypsy jazz
05. Manhã de Carnaval (Black Orpheus) — Bonfá
06. Palladio — Karl Jenkins
07. Swing 42 — Django Reinhardt
08. Yellow — Coldplay
09. Canon — Pachelbel
10. Donna Lee — Charlie Parker
11. Méditation de Thaïs — Massenet
12. Si tu vois ma mère — Sidney Bechet
13. El día que me quieras — Gardel
14. La valse d'Amélie — Yann Tiersen
15. Ave Maria — Schubert
16. La cumparsita — Matos Rodríguez
17. Bésame mucho — Consuelo Velázquez
18. Quizás, quizás, quizás — Osvaldo Farrés
19. Tico-Tico no Fubá — Zequinha de Abreu
20. Um tom para Jobim
21. Air on the G String — J. S. Bach
22. Experience — Ludovico Einaudi
23. Coquette — Gypsy jazz
24. Indifférence — Tony Murena
25. Troublant Boléro — Django Reinhardt
26. Take Five — Dave Brubeck
27. There Will Never Be Another You — Harry Warren
28. Somethin' Stupid — Frank & Nancy Sinatra
29. On the Sunny Side of the Street — Jimmy McHugh
30. Autumn Leaves — Kosma / Prévert
31. September — Earth, Wind & Fire
32. Viva la Vida — Coldplay
33. River Flows in You — Yiruma
34. Can't Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley
35. Clair de lune — Debussy
36. Wave — Antônio Carlos Jobim
37. J'attendrai — Django Reinhardt
38. Danse norvégienne — Grieg
39. Tchavolo Swing — Tchavolo Schmitt
40. Interstellar — Hans Zimmer
41. Je suis seul ce soir — Léo Marjane
42. Minor Blues — Django Reinhardt
43. Rondo alla Turca — Mozart
44. Perfect — Ed Sheeran
45. La bohème — Charles Aznavour
46. Funkytown — Lipps Inc.
47. All of Me — John Legend
48. Game of Thrones — Ramin Djawadi
49. Entre dos aguas — Paco de Lucía
50. Oblivion — Astor Piazzolla
51. Hallelujah — Leonard Cohen
52. I'll See You in My Dreams — Django Reinhardt
53. Por una cabeza — Carlos Gardel
54. Nuages — Django Reinhardt
55. Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) — Domenico Modugno
56. Smooth Criminal — Michael Jackson
57. L'été (Les Quatre Saisons) — Vivaldi
58. Bittersweet Symphony — The Verve
59. Memories — Maroon 5
60. Can't Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli
61. Jerusalem Ridge — Bill Monroe
62. Billie Jean — Michael Jackson
63. Sarà perché ti amo — Ricchi e Poveri
64. Dancing Queen — ABBA
65. Now We Are Free (Gladiator) — Hans Zimmer
66. Funiculì, Funiculà — Luigi Denza
67. Les Champs-Élysées — Joe Dassin
68. Bella ciao — Trad. / La Casa de Papel
69. La vie en rose — Édith Piaf
70. Lambada — Kaoma
71. My Heart Will Go On — Céline Dion
72. I'm Yours — Jason Mraz
73. I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor
74. La Foule — Édith Piaf
75. Hymne à l'amour — Édith Piaf
76. La Mer — Charles Trenet
77. Ne me quitte pas — Jacques Brel
78. Je l'aime à mourir — Francis Cabrel
79. Emmenez-moi — Charles Aznavour
80. La javanaise — Serge Gainsbourg
81. Aline — Christophe
82. Vois sur ton chemin — Les Choristes
83. Comme d'habitude — Claude François
// Jazz manouche / Django
84. Minor Swing — Django Reinhardt
85. Douce Ambiance — Django Reinhardt
86. Les Yeux Noirs (Dark Eyes) — Trad.
87. Belleville — Django Reinhardt
88. Daphné — Django Reinhardt
89. Sweet Georgia Brown — Trad.
90. Dinah — Django Reinhardt
// Jazz standards (cóctel / cena)
91. Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
92. What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong
93. L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole
94. The Way You Look Tonight — Jerome Kern
95. Cheek to Cheek — Irving Berlin
96. Summertime — George Gershwin
97. Beyond the Sea — Bobby Darin
98. At Last — Etta James
99. Feeling Good — Nina Simone
// Bossa / Brasil
100. Garota de Ipanema — Jobim
101. Corcovado — Jobim
102. Chega de Saudade — Jobim
103. Mas que Nada — Jorge Ben
// Tango / Piazzolla
104. Libertango — Astor Piazzolla
105. Adiós Nonino — Astor Piazzolla
106. Milonga del ángel — Astor Piazzolla
// Latino / boleros
107. Sway (Quién será) — Pablo Beltrán Ruiz
108. Historia de un amor — Carlos Almarán
109. Perfidia — Alberto Domínguez
110. Sabor a mí — Álvaro Carrillo
111. Guantanamera — Trad.
112. Solamente una vez — Agustín Lara
// Clásico / ceremonia
113. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring — Bach
114. Le Cygne (El cisne) — Saint-Saëns
115. Salut d'Amour — Elgar
116. Gymnopédie No. 1 — Erik Satie
117. Gabriel's Oboe — Ennio Morricone
118. Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò) — Bocelli
119. Nessun Dorma — Puccini
120. Adagio — Albinoni
121. Liebestraum No. 3 — Liszt
122. Comptine d'un autre été — Yann Tiersen
// Cine
123. Cinema Paradiso — Ennio Morricone
124. The Godfather (Love Theme) — Nino Rota
125. Schindler's List — John Williams
126. City of Stars (La La Land) — Justin Hurwitz
127. He's a Pirate (Piratas del Caribe) — Hans Zimmer
// Italiano
128. Caruso — Lucio Dalla
129. Tu vuò fà l'americano — Renato Carosone
130. Quando, quando, quando — Tony Renis
131. Felicità — Al Bano & Romina
// Pop romántico (primer baile)
132. Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran
133. A Thousand Years — Christina Perri
134. Just the Way You Are — Bruno Mars
135. Everything — Michael Bublé
136. Your Song — Elton John
137. Fields of Gold — Sting
138. Stand by Me — Ben E. King
139. Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
140. Isn't She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
141. Better Together — Jack Johnson
// Fiesta / pista
142. Uptown Funk — Bruno Mars
143. Happy — Pharrell Williams
144. Get Lucky — Daft Punk
145. Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond
146. Valerie — Amy Winehouse
147. Mamma Mia — ABBA
148. Superstition — Stevie Wonder
149. Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
150. I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston

Martin's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£500
Up to 1 hour£625
Up to 2 hours£1000
Up to 3 hours£1250
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£748.75
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£873.75
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 hours
- 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.
£1250

Add-ons

Microphone for speeches or ceremonies
+£62.50
Extra special song requests
+£62.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Couples appreciate my professionalism, reliability, and ability to read the room, creating the perfect atmosphere for every moment. I provide clear communication, punctuality, flexibility, seamless coordination with venues and planners, and an elegant performance tailored to make every event feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Previously performed at prestigious venues including Château Gassies, Château Soulac, Château Bertric Burée, Château Couffins, and Club Med resorts, as well as numerous private châteaux and vineyards across France.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

David Garret, Ara Malikian,

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

One of my most high-profile experiences has been performing at luxury destination weddings in prestigious French châteaux and exclusive venues, as well as at Club Med resorts for international audiences. These performances required the highest level of professionalism, adaptability.

Do you have different line-up options?

I usually perform as a solo violinist, but if you have something specific in mind, feel free to ask. Thanks to my network of professional musicians, I can often arrange additional performers or ensembles to help bring your vision to life.

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

I always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know

How much time do you need to set up?

usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time

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

Yes for sure :)

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! If required, I can also connect my equipment to the venue's existing sound system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I can prepare custom song requests without any problem.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ambient, Traditional church music, Classical, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Classical crossover, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Pop, Tango, French music, Argentinian, World music, Bossa nova
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Songwriter, Composer, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Perfect pitch, Animateur
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