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About Zak

Irish/Iranian based in Northern Ireland

Violinist

Londonderry

Zak is an Irish/Iranian Violinist just graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He grew up in Northern Ireland and began taking lessons at the age of seven. By the age of eleven, Zak was winner of Northern Ireland’s Primary School Musician of the Year and was invited to perform at the House of Commons in London as a result. He made his Concerto debut at the age of sixteen, playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor with his local community orchestra. Since moving to Glasgow, Zak has had the opportunity to play alongside the RSNO and has been involved in performances in venues such as The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and City Halls.

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5 out of 5

Zak was wonderful! He had a wide range of music that fit our event perfectly, and he was a lovely person to talk to as well. Would highly recommend for any occasion!

5 out of 5

I hired Zak to play for my wedding last night and it was the best decision I made for such a special day! As a music teacher myself, it can be very hard to enjoy listening to someone play and fully surrender to the moment, but I can safely say that Zak’s talent is undeniable. I can’t thank him enough for making my special day even more perfect, and I have been recommending him to all of my friends! Thanks again Zak.

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Zak's Song list

Vivaldi The Four Seasons

Handel The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Massenet Meditation from ‘Thaïs’

Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana

Monti Czardas

Bach Air on the G String

Handel Various Sonatas for Violin and Continuo

Purcell Two Rondeaux

Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor

Dvořák Humoresque

Bach Bourrée

Pachelbel Canon in D

Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Bach Concerto in E Major

Bach Concerto in A Minor

Handel Extracts from Water Music

Mozart A Musical Joke

Schubert Ave Maria

Parry Jerusalem

Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Handel Largo from ‘Xerxes’

Tchaikovsky Extracts from The Nutcracker Suite

Mendelssohn O For The Wings Of A Dove

Handel Sarabande from Suite XI

Mendelssohn Wedding March from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Franck Panis Angelicus

Clarke Trumpet Voluntary

Wagner Wedding March from ‘Lohengrin’ (‘Here comes the Bride’)

Bach/Gounod Ave Maria

Fauré Pie Jesu

Elgar Salut d’Amour

Bach Badinerie

Fauré Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Bach Pavane

Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Beethoven Allegretto theme from Symphony No. 7

Schubert Entr’acte from ‘Rosamunde'

Bach Brandenburg Concertos

Bach Sheep May Safely Graze

Bach Sleepers Awake

Zak's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£320
Up to 3 hours	£480

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Traditional Irish folk, Pop

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Instruments:

Violin, Piano

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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, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist

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