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About Anna

Anna is London-based concert violinist with a great passion for music, wide range of repertoire and a long international experience.

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Anna is a London-based concert violinist with a wide range of repertoire and a long international experience. Performing all around the world, Anna creates a truly magical atmosphere with her unique violin sound and adds a classy and elegant touch to any concert. She studied at the Tchaikovsky Music College, the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music in Moscow and recently graduated from the Trinity Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. Anna have been performing over 10 years all across the world. Her audience loves her musicality and talent to create magical and unique atmosphere. Some of the venues where Anna performed are: Cadogan Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Tate Britain, Queen’s House, Natural History Museum, the Tower of London, the National Gallery, Kensington Palace and many others. She’s also recently performed on cruises in the Caribbean and around Japan as part of Elektra Violin Show.

Anna

5 out of 5

19 verified reviews

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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Anna's Reviews

5 out of 5

Anna played for out stylist dinner at The Maine Mayfair - she was fantastic. Amazing performer, incredibly skilled and very professional. She created an beautiful atmosphere and we would definitely work with Anna again.

5 out of 5

Absolutely incredible!! Performed our requested aisle song seamlessly, was over the moon with how brilliant she was!

Reply from Anna

2 months ago

Dear Lauren, Thank you so much for your review, I really enjoyed playing at your beautiful ceremony! With best wishes, Anna

5 out of 5

Anna was truly incredible. From start to finish Anna has been very professional and punctual with responding to emails. Anna learnt songs to play at our wedding that were so special and sounded amazing. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you for everything Anna.

Reply from Anna

2 months ago

Dear Sara, Thank you so much! I really enjoyed playing for you and your guests and I absolutely loved all the music choices for the ceremony. With best wishes, Anna

5 out of 5

Anna was great!

Reply from Anna

2 months ago

Dear Gary, Thank you! It was my pleasure to perform at your wedding. With best wishes, Anna

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5 out of 5

Thanks so much for a beautiful performance! We loved it so much. I have passed on Anna’s Encore page to the guests xx

Absolutely amazing performance. Anna played Hip Hop and R’n’B songs that we requested. Fantastic violinist.

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Anna's Song list

Popular music

Bee Gees – How deep is your love

Aerosmith – I don’t wanna miss a thing

ABBA – Dancing Queen

Seal – Stand by me

James Blunt – You’re beautiful

Beatles – All you need is love

Beatles – Yesterday

Beatles – Let it be

Sam Smith – Stay with me

Shawn Mendes – Señorita

Christina Perri – A thousand years

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Ed Sheeran – I see fire

Ed Sheeran – Shape of you

Ed Sheeran – Photograph

Ed Sheeran – Thinking out loud

At Last – Etta James

Blackbird – The Beatles

La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong

She – Elvis Costello

Your Song – Elton John

Frank Sinatra – My way

Frank Sinatra – Strangers in the night

Frank Sinatra – Moonlight Serenade

Frank Sinatra – Autumn leaves

Frank Sinatra – Fly me to the moon

Muse – Feeling good

Muse – Neutron Star Collision

Muse – Resistance

Muse – MK Ultra

Muse – Supremacy

Muse – Aftermath

Muse – Mercy

Muse – I belong to you

Muse – Starlight

Muse – Guiding light

Muse – Plug in baby

Muse – Get up and fight

Elton John – Can you feel the love tonight

Canon in D – Pachelbel

John Legend – All Of Me

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love

Beach Boys – God Only Knows

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

Beatles – All You Need Is Love

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Rather Be – Clean Bandit

Rihanna – We Found Love

Rolling in the deep – Adele

Rule The World – Take That

Skyfall – Adele

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful

Somewhere over the rainbow

One republic – Counting stars

All of me – John Legend

Zaz – Je veux

Coldplay Viva la vida

Coldplay Paradise

Coldplay Up&Up

Coldplay The Scientist

Coldplay A sky full of stars

Coldplay Hymn for the weekend

Coldplay Something just like this

Coldplay Clocks

Taylor Swift – Shake it off

Taylor Swift – Wildest dreams

Taylor Swift – I don’t wanna live forever

Taylor Swift – This love

Zendaya Rewrite the stars

Enrique Iglesias – Subeme La Radio

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do

French Montana – Unforgettable

Rockabye – Clean Bandit and Sean Paul

Scared to Be Lonely – Martin Garirix

Summer – Calvin Harris

Whitney Houston – I will always love you

Celine Dion – My heart will go on

Justin Bieber – Let me love you

Justin Timberlake – Can't Stop The Feeling!

Luis Fonsi – Despacito

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Oasis – Wonderwall

Maroon 5 – Girls Like You, Sugar

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger

Avicii – Wake me up

Avicii – Hey brother

Pachelbel - Canon

Verdi – La Donna e Mobile

Puccini – O Mio Babbino Caro

Meditation – Massenet

Elgar – Salut d’amore

Intermezzo – Mascagni

Clair de Lune – Debussy

Largo from Winter – Vivaldi

Vivaldi – Storm

Vivaldi – Spring

Bollywood music

Sanam Re

Tum Se Hi – Pritam

Tum Hi Ho From “Aashiqui 2”

Duniyaa Luka Chuppi

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein

Janam Janam

Humko Humise Chura Lo Mohabbatein

R&B

Better – Khalid

God’s Plan – Drake

Hotline Bling - Drake

No Scrubs – TLC

One Dance - Drake

Pony - Ginuwine

Jazz music

Bolero – M.Ravel

Clair De Lune- C.Debussy

Dance of the Knights- S.Prokofiev

Entr'acte from Carmen- G.Bizet

Entertainer – S.Joplin

Fur Elise – L.v.Beethoven

Greensleeves

Humoresque Op.101 Nº7- A.Dvorak

Flowers Waltz- P.I.Tchaikovsky

Swan – C.Saint Saens

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba- G.F.Händel

Träumerei – R.Schumann

Film music

Lloyd Webber – All I Ask of You from ‘Phantom of the Opera’

Lloyd Webber – The Music of the Night from ‘Phantom of the Opera’

Karl Jenkins – Palladio

Hans Zimmer – Interstellar Main theme

Hans Zimmer – He is a pirate

Hans Zimmer – Inception soundtrack

A whole new world “Aladdin”

Never Enough “The Greatest Showman”

Million Dreams “The Greatest Showman”

Love theme “Love Actually”

I see fire Ed Sheeran from “Hobbit"

Chi Mai (Ennio Morricone) Professional

A time for us “Romeo and Juliet”

There you’ll be Pearl Harbour

U2 – With or without you

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – Jerome Kern

Moon River - Mancini

Bittersweet Symphony - Mick Jagger

Summertime - Porgy and Bess

Somebody to love – Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

Don't Stop Me Now – Queen

Show must go on – Queen

Anna's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£300
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£450

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£275

Drinks reception

Two performances of 45 minutes each during your drinks reception.

£400

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

- Music for the guest arrival - Full ceremony: bridal entrance, signing of the registrar, couple’s exit - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My sound, musicality and talent to create magical and unique atmosphere matching any type of event.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed all across the world. Some of the venues are: Cadogan Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Mansion House, Rolex Headquarters in London, Grosvenor House at Park Lane, Moscow Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow Music House and many others.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Violinists Pavel Kogan, Clara-Jumi Kang, Janine Jansen, Robert Balanas Cellist Gautier Capuçon Pianists Vladimir Ashkenazy and Nicolai Lugansky

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

Rolex Headquarters in London, that was stunning!

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, I’m also available to perform in a duo (two violins / violin & cello)

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

No worries! Just let me know of any changes as soon as possible so we can discuss it.

How much time do you need to set up?

My set up time is usually about 30 – 45 minutes prior the performance time.

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

Of course! If there is something you’d like me to play and it is not on the list, please let me know and I will do my best to learn it for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my own instrument and PA system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I’m happy to discuss any specific requests you may have. Just let me know of your preferences and I will do my best to learn it if it’s not in my repertoire.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Electronic, Ambient, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, House, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Light music, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Indie, World music, Bollywood, French music, German music, Italian music, Russian music, Tango, Spanish music, Traditional church music, African music, Afrobeat, Greek music, Indian music

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Instruments:

Violin, Electric violin, Bollywood violinist

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Church service, Recording session, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Accompanist, Perfect pitch

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