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About Stephen

Stephen is versatile violinist, with many genres. Whether the music is swing to dance to, gypsy music or a quartet he will adapt for you

Violinist

Hebden Bridge

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I studied at the Royal Academy of Music. I play in many different styles. I was a full time member of the Orchestra of Opera North for many years. I now specialise in gypsy music , swing , klezmer, classical and string quartets. The current bands I run are Manouche North( gypsy jazz) Eiffel Street Swing and Freylach Spielers Klezmer Band.

Stephen

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Stephen's Reviews

5 out of 5

Utterly professional, highly talented - perfect booking. Thank you very much!

5 out of 5

Over excelled and more he was bloody fantastic wish we had him longer

Reply from Stephen

2 years ago

Thank you Chrissie. It was a pleasure to play for your wedding celebration. Great people and a lovely venue.

5 out of 5

"Me and a friend booked Manouche North for a 1920's themed party at a local venue, and were very happy with the two sets they played. The group perform well together, and their upbeat sound certainly got people up and dancing. The band's set list worked brilliantly for the 20s theme, and they dressed the part too! I wouldn't hesitate to book them again."

5 out of 5

Hi Stephen. Just wanted to say that the gig you did for us at Heptonstall Church this year was such fun and everyone really appreciated your artistry and exciting music and the informal way you presented it. We all loved dancing to the music. Thanks so much for the evening.

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Stephen's Song list

All of me

Swing Gitan

Autumn leaves

Ain’t misbehaving

Honeysuckle Rose

Tainted Love

Those were the days

I wanna be like you

Sheik of Araby

Sweet Georgia Brown

After you’ve gone

Stephen's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£90
Up to 2 hours	£160
Up to 3 hours	£200

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, Opera, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Klezmer, Jewish music, Russian music

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Instruments:

Violin

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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:

Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Perfect pitch

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