Hire River Edis-Smith | Violinist in Sheffield

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From£200

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a little boat on a calm sea - For Violin and Piano

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About River

Violinist, Composer, Educator. A young versitile Sheffield-based performer who has a passion for classical contemporary music.

Violinist

Sheffield

Public liability insurance of £10 million

A multi-disciplinary musician, River Edis-Smith has performed as a violinist in ensembles such as the Hallé Youth Orchestra and Amadeus Orchestra. He has extensive experience leading violin sections in orchestras and playing in smaller ensembles, such as pit bands in musical theatre and chamber ensembles that support choral works. River was a violinist with The Caprice Quartet in Surrey between 2018-2021. The Quartet performed at a range of corporate events, shopping centres, weddings and educational events. Performances included a range of popular classical works, arrangements of popular music and tailor-made compositions. As a soloist – River enjoys performing contemporary works and showcasing them in unique visual ways. This includes collaborating with local artists, videographers and sound engineers to produce ear and eye-catching performances.

River's Reviews

Thank you for all your help and support. Your performance really added a touch of magic to the evening.

Many thanks for playing at our Agent Conference dinner on Tuesday. We were all very impressed and the agents were delighted!

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River's Song list

Air from Water Music- Handel

Air on the G Sting- Bach

Allegro from The Four Seasons (Spring)- Vivaldi

Arioso- Bach

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba- Handel

The Ash Grove- Traditional

Ave Maria- Schubert

Ave Verum Corpus- Mozart

Bridal Chorus- Wagner

Canon in D- Pachabel

Hornpipe from Water Music- Handel

Intermezzo from Cavelleria Rusticana- Mascagni

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring- Bach

La Rejouissance- Handel

Largo from The Four Seasons (Winter)- Vivaldi

Moon River- Audrey Hepburn

Ode to Joy- Beethoven

Rondeau- Mouret

Sheep May Safely Graze- Bach

The Swan- Saint-Saëns

Trumpet Tune- Purcell

Trumpet Voluntary- Clarke

Wedding March- Mendelssohn

If you have additional requests for classical repertoire feel free to ask!

Popular repertoire is done on a case by case basis, again feel free to inquire and I will tailor the quote.

River's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£80
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£375

Customer questions

How much time do you need to set up?

For classical and pop acoustic setups I will arrive 30 minutes before performing to get comfortable ready to perform. PA setup for backing CD accompaniments will be 45 minutes before.

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

Absolutely! You can pick pieces of music from the set-list or some of your own. Do be aware that your own suggestions are dependant upon availability and unique arrangements will incur a small additional fee. This is done on a one to one basis but you will have a chance to listen to the arrangement before you commit.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I only use PA for a backing CD if you want popular songs performed with accompaniment. All classical performances are acoustic and I provide all equipment.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I prefer performing classical music and I am happy to learn specific music dependent upon difficulty. If you would like me to arrange or provide accompaniment to a popular song, this will add to the quote. Provide the details and I'll provide the quote.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I've performed in numerous settings including Cathedrals, Churches, Charity Gigs and Studios.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Pop, Acoustic, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Baroque

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola

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Event types:

Wedding, 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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Other skills:

Composer, Arranger, Instrumental teaching, Orchestrator, Ableton Live, Live looping, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker

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