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About Raffaele

Luxury Wedding Violinist London | Proposals, Events, Bollywood & Classical

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Luxury violinist based in London, specialising in elegant and high-end performances for weddings, proposals, and exclusive private events. With a refined classical background and a versatile repertoire ranging from classical to modern and international styles, including Bollywood, I create bespoke musical experiences tailored to each moment. I regularly perform across London and the UK for luxury weddings and private clients, combining acoustic and electric violin with a wireless sound setup to deliver a seamless and immersive atmosphere. I work closely with each client to design the perfect musical flow, ensuring every moment feels natural, emotional, and unforgettable.

Raffaele

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Raffaele's Reviews

5 out of 5

Wow what can I say, Raffaele was amazing!! From his customer service and preparing what songs we would like before the wedding to him actually playing on the day. He played beautifully and all our guest loved him, and even though me & my husband were late he still made sure to play our songs! Honestly, booking Raffaele was one of the best things we did on our wedding and you will not regret it, he was fantastic! If I had an opportunity to book Raffaele again I 100% would.

Reply from Raffaele

13 days ago

Thank you so much Kavita for your beautiful review and kind words. It was truly a pleasure being part of your special day and performing for you and your guests. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the music, and I really enjoyed playing your song requests, they were truly inspiring. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together.

5 out of 5

Raffaele was absolutely amazing and he is an excellent violinist. He played each song beautifully and really created an amazing atmosphere at my wedding.

Reply from Raffaele

23 days ago

Thank you so much, Nkeiruka, for your kind words and for choosing me to be part of your beautiful wedding day. It was a pleasure performing for your ceremony, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the music. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together.

5 out of 5

Raffaele did an amazing job and made our proposal magical. He worked with me on a specific song for the big moment and had great taste in the songs he chose to play afterward. Thank you for all your help in planning!

Reply from Raffaele

1 month ago

Thank you so much, Matt, I really appreciate your kind words. It was a true pleasure to be part of such a special moment, and I’m so glad everything came together exactly as you envisioned. Wishing you both all the very best for the future.

5 out of 5

Our experience working with Raffaele for a surprise proposal was perfect from start to finish. He went out of his way to prepare songs that the client wanted. On the day itself, he was punctual, professional and amazing to listen to! I would definitely recommend!!

Reply from Raffaele

2 months ago

Thank you Bhavna. It was a pleasure working with you, and I truly appreciate your kind words. Your excellent organisation made everything much easier. I look forward to the next one. Best regards, Raffaele

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5 out of 5

Raffael was great at my wedding. It truly made the environment magical and every song was played wonderfully. All the guests loved it, and were talking about how amazing Raffael is. Even songs not on the list, he knew and perfected to the note. Genuinely so happy with how it all was and I really hope to book him for any future events in the family. The conduct and professionalism was lovely!

5 out of 5

All I can say about Raffelle is he is amazing! I first booked him for a surprise anniversary picnic for my husband. It was an extremely last minute booking and he was on time and played a mixture of English classic, pop and Bollywood for us. Everyone was watching him in the park and he created such a romantic atmosphere. Because we liked him so much, we booked him for one of our family events in a hotel. He learnt new music for us that we sent him at 10pm the night before and again did a mixture of Bollywood, Hindi and English pop songs. He is simply outstanding and all my guests were asking after him. I would book him over and over.

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Raffaele's Song list

🎻 RAFFAELE PAGANO - REPERTOIRE LIST

A selection of songs available for weddings, ceremonies, drinks receptions and private events.

Music can be tailored to the atmosphere and style of your event.

Total repertoire: 441 songs

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ROMANTIC WEDDING SONGS (42 songs)

• A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman

• All of Me - John Legend

• Angels - Robbie Williams

• At Last - Etta James

• Beauty and the Beast - Ariana Grande & John Legend

• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John

• Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley

• Come What May - Moulin Rouge

• Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk

• Halo - Beyonce

• Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen / Alexandra Burke

• How Far I'll Go - Moana

• I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

• Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars

• Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

• Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley

• Love Story - Taylor Swift

• Lover - Taylor Swift

• Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan / Adele

• Marry You - Bruno Mars

• Moon River - Henry Mancini

• My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

• Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You - George Benson

• Perfect - Ed Sheeran

• Perfect - Instrumental - Ed Sheeran

• Photograph - Ed Sheeran

• Rewrite the Stars - The Greatest Showman

• Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

• Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

• Someone Like You - Adele

• Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

• Stand By Me - Ben E. King

• The Prayer - Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli

• Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

• Time to Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

• Turning Page - Sleeping at Last

• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers

• Until I Found You - Stephen Sanchez

• You Are the Reason - Calum Scott

• You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban

• Your Song - Elton John

• Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey

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POP & MODERN (57 songs)

• Adore You - Harry Styles

• Almost Is Never Enough - Ariana Grande

• Angels - Robbie Williams

• Applause - Lady Gaga

• As It Was - Harry Styles

• Beautiful Things - Benson Boone

• Best Day of My Life - American Authors

• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

• Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish

• Blank Space - Taylor Swift

• Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

• Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

• Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

• Careless Whisper - George Michael

• Chandelier - Sia

• Cheap Thrills - Sia

• Dance Monkey - Tones and I

• Daylight - Taylor Swift

• Die With a Smile - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

• Easy on Me - Adele

• Elastic Heart - Sia

• Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter

• Everything I Do (I Do It for You) - Bryan Adams

• Flowers - Miley Cyrus

• Fresh Feeling - Eels

• From This Moment On - Shania Twain

• Girls Like You - Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B

• Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen / Alexandra Burke

• Halo - Beyonce

• I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston

• I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

• Imagine - John Lennon

• Light Are On - Tom Rosenthal

• Love Story - Taylor Swift

• Memories - Maroon 5

• Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

• Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish

• Oceans - Hillsong United

• Ordinary - Alex Warren

• Photograph - Ed Sheeran

• Set Fire to the Rain - Adele

• Shape of My Heart - Sting

• Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

• She's the One - Robbie Williams

• Shotgun - George Ezra

• Sign of the Times - Harry Styles

• Someone Like You - Adele

• Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

• Stay With Me - Sam Smith

• Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

• Take On Me - A-ha

• Toxic - Britney Spears

• True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

• Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

• Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift

• Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler

• Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

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BOLLYWOOD & INDIAN (81 songs)

• Aaj Sajeya - Goldie Sohel

• Ajeeb Dastan Hai Ye - Lata Mangeshkar

• Apna Bana Le - Arijit Singh

• Baaton Ko Teri - Arijit Singh

• Baharon Phool Barsaao - Mohammed Rafi

• Butta Bomma - Armaan Malik

• Chand Sifarish - Shaan & Kailash Kher

• Channa Mereya - Arijit Singh

• Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho - Mohammed Rafi

• Dil Diyan Gallan - Atif Aslam

• Dil Ko Karaar Aaya - Neha Kakkar & Yasser Desai

• Din Shagna Da - Jasleen Royal

• Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain - Kumar Sanu

• Do You Know - Diljit Dosanjh

• Duniyaa - Akhil & Dhvani Bhanushali

• Gerua - Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra

• Hamari Adhuri Kahani - Arijit Singh

• Heer Ranjha - Rito Riba

• Hey Shona - Shaan & Sunidhi Chauhan

• Humko Humise Chura Lo - Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan

• Jaan Ban Gaye - Mithoon, Vishal Mishra & Asees Kaur

• Jai Ho - A. R. Rahman

• Janam Janam - Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra

• Jashn-E-Bahara - A. R. Rahman

• Jo Tum Mere Ho - Anuv Jain

• Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse - Arijit Singh

• Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein - Mukesh / Khayyam

• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Jatin-Lalit

• Kabira - Pritam / Arijit Singh

• Kal Ho Naa Ho - Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

• Kalank - Arijit Singh

• Kangal Irandal - James Vasanthan

• Kanne Kalaimaane - Ilaiyaraaja / K. J. Yesudas

• Kaun Tujhe - Palak Muchhal

• Kesariya - Arijit Singh

• Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Pe Ho Nisar - Mukesh

• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Jatin-Lalit

• Latthe di Chadar - Traditional Punjabi

• Main Hoon Hero Tera - Salman Khan / Amaal Mallik

• Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna - Jatin-Lalit

• Mehrama - Pritam

• Mera Joota Hai Japani - Mukesh

• Mere Haath Mein - Sonu Nigam & Sunidhi Chauhan

• Mile Ho Tum - Tony Kakkar

• Morni - Panjabi MC

• Naina - Diljit Dosanjh & Badshah

• Nainowale Ne - Neeti Mohan

• Neele Neele Ambar Par - Kishore Kumar

• Noor Mahal - Traditional / Indian

• O Re Piya - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

• O Saathi Re - Kishore Kumar

• Pal - Arijit Singh & Shreya Ghoshal

• Pee Loon - Mohit Chauhan

• Pehla Nasha - Udit Narayan & Sadhana Sargam

• Pehli Nazar Mein - Atif Aslam

• Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua - Lata Mangeshkar & Manna Dey

• Raataan Lambiyan - Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur

• Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - Salim-Sulaiman

• Ranjha - Jasleen Royal & B Praak

• Rasathi Unna Kaanaatha - Ilaiyaraaja

• Saari Raat - Ammy Virk

• Sada Khule Darwaje - Tegi Pannu

• Sanam Re - Arijit Singh

• Satyam Shivam Sundaram - Laxmikant-Pyarelal

• Shava Shava - Aadesh Shrivastava

• Suraj Hua Maddham - Sandesh Shandilya

• Tera Mera Pyar - Kumar Sanu

• Tere Hawale - Arijit Singh & Shilpa Rao

• Tere Liye - Lata Mangeshkar & Roop Kumar Rathod

• Tere Sang Yaara - Atif Aslam

• Teri Galiyaan - Ankit Tiwari

• Teri Meri Prem Kahani - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

• Teri Ore - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

• Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai - Roop Kumar Rathod

• Tujhe Dekha To - Lata Mangeshkar & Kumar Sanu

• Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage - Arijit Singh

• Tum Hi Ho - Arijit Singh

• Udaarian - Satinder Sartaaj

• Udh Di Phiran - Sunanda Sharma & Bilal Saeed

• Uyire Uyire - A. R. Rahman

• You May Be - Traditional / Indian

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FILM, TV, DISNEY & MUSICALS (54 songs)

• A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman

• A Whole New World - Aladdin

• Across the Stars - John Williams

• Arabian Nights - Aladdin

• Beauty and the Beast - Ariana Grande & John Legend

• Bella Ciao - Traditional / Money Heist

• Bridgerton Theme - Kris Bowers / Bridgerton

• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John

• Cinema Paradiso - Ennio Morricone

• Come What May - Moulin Rouge

• Concerning Hobbits - Howard Shore

• Diamonds Are Forever - John Barry / James Bond

• For Your Eyes Only - Bill Conti / Sheena Easton

• Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone

• Game of Thrones Theme - Ramin Djawadi

• Goldfinger - John Barry / Shirley Bassey

• Groom Entrance - Rains of Castamere - Game of Thrones

• Hedwig's Theme - John Williams

• How Far I'll Go - Moana

• I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miserables

• I See Fire - Ed Sheeran

• I'll Be There for You - The Rembrandts

• James Bond Theme - Monty Norman

• La Vita e Bella - Nicola Piovani

• Let It Go - Frozen / Idina Menzel

• Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings

• Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

• Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso - Ennio Morricone

• Love Theme from The Godfather - Nino Rota

• Mamma Mia - ABBA

• Moon River - Henry Mancini

• My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

• Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon

• Now We Are Free - Hans Zimmer / Lisa Gerrard

• Pirates of the Caribbean Theme - Klaus Badelt / Hans Zimmer

• Power of Love - Huey Lewis and the News

• Princess Leia's Theme - John Williams

• Rewrite the Stars - The Greatest Showman

• Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

• She - Elvis Costello

• Slipping Through My Fingers - ABBA

• Star Wars Main Theme - John Williams

• Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee

• Ta Pedia Tou Pirea - Manos Hadjidakis

• Tennessee - Hans Zimmer

• The Gale - Susan Conger

• The Good Dinosaur - Homestead - Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna

• The Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing

• Theme from A Summer Place - Max Steiner

• This Is Halloween - The Nightmare Before Christmas

• When I Grow Up - Matilda the Musical

• You'll Never Walk Alone - Rodgers & Hammerstein

• You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman

• Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey

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R&B, SOUL, DANCE & AFROBEATS (82 songs)

• (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

• All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo

• All Night Long - Lionel Richie

• All of Me - Reggae Version - John Legend

• All of the Lights - Kanye West

• Apollo - Hardwell feat. Amba Shepherd

• Back at One - Brian McKnight

• Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

• Best I Ever Had - Drake

• Best Part - Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.

• Better - Khalid

• Calm Down - Rema / Selena Gomez

• Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

• Cheerleader - OMI / Felix Jaehn

• Close to You - Maxi Priest

• Closer - The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey

• Dancing Queen - ABBA

• Dangerous - David Guetta

• Danza Kuduro - Don Omar & Lucenzo

• Diamonds and Pearls - Prince

• Die for You - The Weeknd

• Differences - Ginuwine

• Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa

• Earned It - The Weeknd

• Essence - Wizkid feat. Tems

• Faded - Alan Walker

• Fall - Afrobeats / Pop

• Firestone - Kygo

• For My Hand - Burna Boy feat. Ed Sheeran

• Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams

• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA

• Hey Brother - Avicii

• Hotline Bling - Drake

• I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

• I Wanna Love You - Akon

• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

• Jerusalema - Master KG

• Jolene - Victony

• Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

• Kiss - I Was Made for Lovin' You - KISS

• Ku Lo Sa - Oxlade

• Lambada - Kaoma

• Last Last - Burna Boy

• Let Me Love You - Mario

• Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye

• Let's Get Married - Jagged Edge

• Levitating - Dua Lipa

• Location - Khalid

• Lose Control - Teddy Swims

• Love Nwantiti - CKay

• Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

• Monalisa - Lojay & Sarz

• Moonlight - Ariana Grande

• Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

• My Boo - Usher & Alicia Keys

• No One - Alicia Keys

• One Dance - Drake

• One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

• One Love - Bob Marley

• Ordinary People - John Legend

• Peaches - Justin Bieber

• Rather Be - Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne

• Rockabye - Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie

• Say My Name - Destiny's Child

• Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

• Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

• Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder

• Slow Down - Skip Marley & H.E.R.

• Stand by Me - Ben E. King

• This Will Be - Natalie Cole

• Titanium - David Guetta feat. Sia

• True Love - Wizkid feat. Tay Iwar & Projexx

• Unconditional - Sinead Harnett

• Understand - Omah Lay

• Unforgettable - French Montana feat. Swae Lee

• Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

• Waiting for Love - Avicii

• Wake Me Up - Avicii

• We Belong Together - Mariah Carey

• When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge

• When Doves Cry - Prince

• Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

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JAZZ & SWING (12 songs)

• At Last - Etta James

• Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velazquez

• Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin

• Come Away With Me - Norah Jones

• Everything - Michael Buble

• Feeling Good - Nina Simone / Michael Buble

• My Way - Frank Sinatra

• Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra

• Sunrise - Norah Jones

• Sway - Dean Martin

• The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra

• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

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ROCK & ALTERNATIVE (46 songs)

• Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

• Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

• Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

• Counting Stars - OneRepublic

• Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy

• Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys

• Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

• Every Breath You Take - The Police

• Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

• First Date - Blink-182

• Fix You - Coldplay

• Going Under - Evanescence

• Heaven - Bryan Adams

• Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

• Heroes - David Bowie

• How to Save a Life - The Fray

• I'd Do Anything for Love - Meat Loaf & Lorraine Crosby

• Immortals - Fall Out Boy

• In the End - Linkin Park

• Karma Police - Radiohead

• Let Me Go - Avril Lavigne feat. Chad Kroeger

• Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

• Lovers in Japan - Coldplay

• Mad World - Tears for Fears / Gary Jules

• My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne

• Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Paradise - Coldplay

• Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard

• Radioactive - Imagine Dragons

• Rocket Man - Elton John

• Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush

• She Is a Rainbow - The Rolling Stones

• Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

• Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses

• The Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden

• The Scientist - Coldplay

• The Trooper - Iron Maiden

• Viva La Vida - Coldplay

• We Are the Champions - Queen

• What I've Done - Linkin Park

• Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

• Wicked Game - Chris Isaak

• Wonderwall - Oasis

• Yellow - Coldplay

• You Found Me - The Fray

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ITALIAN, LATIN & WORLD (30 songs)

• Ahesta Bero - Traditional / Katie Barlas arrangement

• Akdeniz Aksamları - Ibrahim Tatlises

• Bailando - Enrique Iglesias

• Che Vuole Questa Musica Stasera - Peppino Gagliardi

• Corazon Partio - Alejandro Sanz

• Despacito - Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee

• Echame La Culpa - Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato

• El Bano - Enrique Iglesias feat. Bad Bunny

• Eres Tu - Mocedades

• Erev Shel Shoshanim - Traditional Israeli

• Euphoria - Jungkook

• Felicita - Al Bano & Romina Power

• Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano

• Gulpembe - Baris Manco

• Historia de un Amor - Carlos Eleta Almaran

• Il Mondo - Jimmy Fontana

• Jarabe Tapatio - Traditional Mexican

• L'Italiano - Toto Cutugno

• La Solitudine - Laura Pausini

• Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

• Mobarak Bad - Traditional Persian

• Palagi - TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan

• Piu Bella Cosa - Eros Ramazzotti

• Sarà Perché Ti Amo - Ricchi e Poveri

• Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

• Taki Taki - DJ Snake feat. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

• Tamally Maak - Amr Diab

• Ti Amo - Umberto Tozzi

• Volare - Domenico Modugno / Gipsy Kings

• Waka Waka - Shakira

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IRISH, FOLK & TRADITIONAL (25 songs)

• Accordion Irish Double Jigs - Traditional Irish

• Aeternum - Knocknagow

• Butterfly Slip Jig - Traditional Irish

• Cooley's Reel - Traditional Irish

• Drowsy Maggie - Traditional Irish

• Flowers of Edinburgh - Traditional Scottish

• Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

• Irish Washerwoman - Traditional Irish

• Kesh Jig - Traditional Irish

• Kid on the Mountain - Traditional Irish

• Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

• Let Her Go - Passenger

• Ragtime Annie - Traditional

• Scotland the Brave - Traditional Scottish

• Send Me on My Way - Rusted Root

• Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel

• The Ash Grove - Traditional Welsh

• The Boys of Ballycastle / The Stack of Barley - Traditional Irish

• The Devil's Dream - Traditional

• The Kilkenny Tune - Traditional Irish

• The Rights of Man / Pride of Petravore - Traditional Irish

• The Sailor's Bonnet - Traditional Irish

• The Snow on the Hills - Traditional Irish

• The Tongs by the Fire - Traditional Irish

• Whiskey Before Breakfast - Traditional

Raffaele's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£275
Up to 1 hour	£400
Up to 2 hours	£550
Up to 3 hours	£700

Wedding Ceremony1 hour

Live violin music for your wedding ceremony, creating a beautiful and emotional atmosphere for your special moments. Includes: • Guest arrival music (20–30 minutes) • Bridal entrance music • Music during the signing of the register • Exit music My repertoire includes 200+ songs across classical, pop, and more, and I’m happy to tailor the music to your preferences. I’m also happy to include up to 2 special song requests at no extra cost. I’ll help guide the timing of each moment to ensure everything runs smoothly.

£340

Drinks Reception1 hour 30 minutes

Live violin music during your drinks reception, creating a relaxed, elegant, and engaging atmosphere as your guests mingle and celebrate. Includes: • Live performance during your drinks reception (up to 1.5 hours) • A varied repertoire to suit the mood of your event • Smooth, continuous background music to enhance the atmosphere Music is tailored to your style and preferences, from romantic and classical to modern pop and upbeat selections. I’m also happy to include up to 2 special song requests at no extra cost. I arrive in advance to set up and coordinate everything to ensure your drinks reception runs smoothly.

£450

Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception2 hours

Live violin music throughout your wedding ceremony and drinks reception, creating a seamless and elegant atmosphere for your special day. Includes: • Guest arrival music (20–30 minutes) • Bridal entrance music • Music during the signing of the register • Exit music • Live music during your drinks reception (up to 1.5 hours) Music is tailored to your style and preferences, ensuring a smooth and natural transition from the ceremony through to the reception. I’m also happy to include up to 2 special song requests at no extra cost. This package covers both your ceremony and drinks reception, allowing me to take care of the key musical moments throughout your day and adapt to the timing, to ensure everything flows seamlessly. I arrive in advance to set up and coordinate everything with your schedule.

£580

Full Wedding Experience3 hours

Live violin music throughout your wedding day, covering multiple key moments to create a seamless and elegant musical experience from start to finish. Includes: • Guest arrival music before the ceremony • Bridal entrance music • Music during the signing of the register • Exit music • Live music during your drinks reception (up to 1.5 hours) • Additional live music during your wedding breakfast or another part of the day (up to 1 hour) Music is tailored to your style and preferences, ensuring a smooth and natural flow throughout your day. I’m also happy to include up to 3 special song requests at no extra cost. This package allows me to take care of the key musical moments throughout your day, adapting to the timing and atmosphere of your day to ensure everything flows seamlessly. I arrive in advance to set up and coordinate everything with your schedule, providing a relaxed and professional experience from beginning to end.

£820

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients often comment on the emotional impact of my playing and the atmosphere it creates. I focus on making each moment feel special and natural, while also being professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I’ve performed at a wide range of venues across the UK and internationally, including concert halls such as the Royal Festival Hall in London, as well as performances abroad, including in China. I also regularly perform at weddings and private events in a variety of beautiful venues.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I’ve been particularly influenced by artists such as Maxim Vengerov and David Oistrakh, whose powerful sound and expressive depth have had a strong impact on my musical approach. My style combines a strong classical foundation with a natural and versatile interpretation across different genres.

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

One of the most notable performances in my career was playing at the Royal Festival Hall in London. I’ve also performed internationally, including in China, and regularly perform for high-end private events and special occasions.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, I offer a range of line-up options. While solo violin is the most popular choice, I can also perform as a duo (violin & cello or guitar), with a pianist, or as part of a string quartet. I’m happy to help you choose the best option to suit your event.

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

I always aim to be flexible to ensure your event runs smoothly. If timings change slightly in the lead-up or on the day, just let me know and I’ll adapt where possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive around 1 hour before the performance to set up and soundcheck. The setup itself takes around 15–20 minutes, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth start.

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

You’re very welcome to choose specific songs for key moments, and I’m always happy to tailor the music to your preferences. I carefully structure the rest of the performance to create the best atmosphere throughout your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely. I bring everything needed, including my violin and a professional wireless sound system suitable for most venues. I can perform acoustically or with high-quality backing tracks, depending on the style you prefer.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn’t already in my repertoire, I’d be happy to prepare it for your event. Additional song requests are available as an add-on, covering preparation and rehearsal time to ensure the highest quality performance.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Traditional church music, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, World music, Bollywood, Indian music, Italian music, Latin, Spanish music, Tango, Covers, Disco, Arabic

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Instruments:

Violin, Electric violin

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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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