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Violists for hire in Edinburgh

Hire a viola player in Edinburgh for your event. Whether you're planning a special event, wedding, recording or concert you'll find the best players here. Playing genres from classical through to pop and folk, our viola players are incredibly professional and versatile. Browse over 26 viola players now.

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Hire Russell Bartholomew Violist with Encore
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From£180
ViolistLeven

Fiddle-Stick promise to make your memorable. You’ll hear us play lots of modern rock and pop music on string trio or string quartet.

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Hire Fortune Strings Violist with Encore
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£620 - £880
ViolistLichfield

Award-winning string quartet in Lichfield. Music from Bach to AC/DC. Over 18 years experience, Fortune provide the perfect background.

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Hire Paula Bowes Violist with Encore
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ViolistManchester

Professional viola player based in Manchester, UK.

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Hire Cristinel Bacanu Violist with Encore
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£200 - £390
ViolistWest Midlands

Freelance violin and viola player as well as leader for orchestras, Bacanu Quartet. Performed as a Violinist in Good Morning Britain

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Hire Rob Jourdain Violist with Encore
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£180 - £400
ViolistChesterfield

Versatile Violin performer for weddings, corporate functions, session work and more. Repertoire about 700 Classical, Pop, Folk, Bollywood

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Hire Joseph Hibbs Violist with Encore
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£187.50 - £437.50
ViolistAberdeen

Joe is a violinist, Scottish fiddler and violist who performs and teaches around the north-east of Scotland.

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Hire Katy Harston Violist with Encore
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£200 - £400
ViolistHull

Professional Solo acoustic or electric Violinist, available across the East Yorkshire area for Weddings, Parties or other solo opportunities

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Hire Isabella Baker Violist with Encore
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£287.50 - £437.50
ViolistPreston

Top Violinist for luxury events in the North West - as heard on TV & Radio!

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Hire Penny Kempson Violist with Encore
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From£200
ViolistNewcastle upon Tyne

A versatile and talented young folk and classical musician. Looking for work in Newcastle, the North East or anywhere with a train station!

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Hire Conor Masterson Violin Violist with Encore
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£312.50 - £625
ViolistNewry

Classically trained violinist, performing classical and pop covers as a soloist. Formerly band violinist with artist Niall Horan on tour.

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Hire Kathleen Ord Violist with Encore
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From£200
ViolistLeek

String quartet, orchestral, ceilidh, jazz, pop, all genres. Gigs & recording. Great sight-reader & improviser. Own gear & transport.

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Hire Laetitia Pannetier Violist with Encore
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£200 - £500
ViolistGlasgow

French Indonesian Musician, graduated from RCS Glasgow, here to provide you with some lovely music to brighten your day!

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Hire Lesley Locke Violist with Encore
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£187.50 - £406.25
ViolistYork

Irish Violinist ☘️ | Seasoned Touring Musician 🎻| Folk, Pop, & Classical Sets | HIGHLIGHTS 📢 - Van Morrison, Vanessa Mae, & Celtic Women

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Hire Elizabeth Violist with Encore
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£120 - £350
ViolistManchester

A studying musician at RNCM, that has been playing the violin for over 10 years!

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Hire Rachel - Violin Violist with Encore
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ViolistWirral

Beautiful solo violin for weddings and events

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Hire Emily  Violist with Encore
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£440 - £500
ViolistBirmingham

Bollywood Violist performing Bollywood, Classical and Pop sensations.

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Hire Jenny Key Violist with Encore
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ViolistManchester

Manchester- based Viola player specialising in Classical and Folk events and concerts.

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Hire Sophia Dignam Violist with Encore
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From£180
ViolistManchester

Freelance musician based in Manchester, UK - a versatile violist passionate about all kinds of music from Baroque to Hiphop!

Latest reviews of our Violists in Edinburgh

Emily
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"Emily you made my wedding day even more spectacular than it could be. You play the violin beautiful and all of my guests loved you. Absolutely stunning music and you are a sweetheart too! 😍"

Maariyah hired Emily for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 31 July 2022
Miriam Eisele
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"Miriam played at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception at the Secret Garden in Kent. She was amazing from start to finish and played our requested songs so beautifully. Thank you Miriam for being part of our special day and wowing our guests with your amazing talent. Love Mr & Mrs Browning "

Natalie hired Miriam Eisele for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 1 July 2023
Miriam Eisele
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"Miriam was delightful and very amenable, and stepped in to help at the last minute. She is an excellent musician and fun to perform with. I will definitely be working with Miriam again."

Michael hired Miriam Eisele for a Concert (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 11 June 2022

FAQs about hiring Violists in Edinburgh

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Can any violist play my favourite song?

Professional violists will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that violists may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the violist's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do violists take to set up?

Your violist will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the violist prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our violists are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our violists will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Violist in Edinburgh

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Acoustic
Average response time:
7 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Violist in Edinburgh?

The typical price for a Violist is:
£Budget£270
££Pro£390
£££High-end£510+

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