Violists for hire in Reading

1 review

From£180

Katherine Clarke

ViolistWoking

Two instruments, one performer and a unique performance style - UK’s leading singing viola player!

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18 reviews

£475 - £625

Corey Wickens

ViolistSurrey

Violinist performing electric, pop, musicals, classical, Bollywood, Jewish. Performs in the West End. Recently in Bridgerton & The Crown.

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9 reviews

£280 - £350

Agata Kubiak

ViolistHarrow

violinist and a jazz singer based in London. Performing regularly with a jazz duo, a string quartet and as a soloist (Bollywood,Pop,Jazz)

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10 reviews

£320 - £430

Pippa Griffin

ViolistLondon

Professional Acoustic / Electric Violinist & Violist Weddings, Events, Sessions, Recordings Classical, Pop, Musicals, Jazz, Film & TV

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7 reviews

£180 - £350

Noriko Shorney

ViolistOxford

Versatile organist/pianist who has many years of experiences in Wedding, Memorial service, and other performances, including private events.

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8 reviews

£175 - £500

Ruth Ayres

ViolistOxford

Classical flautist, violinist/ violist, singer & pianist, GSMD, RWCMD & UOL postgraduate; Ex BBC Symphony.

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8 reviews

Neil Valentine

ViolistHampshire

Unforgettable Ceilidhs filled with laughter, music and dance! Neil's expert calling gaurantees fun for all and memories to last a lifetime!

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From£180

Angelika-Rose Stangl

ViolistNorthwood

Angelika is an oboist, violinist and viola player. She studied at University of York and the Royal Academy of Music.

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£120

Benjamin Watkins

ViolistOxford

Bass-Baritone solo and ensemble singer based in Oxford and Nottingham. Lay Clerk with Magdalen College Choir, Oxford.

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18 reviews

£250 - £390

Miriam Eisele

ViolistEast Sussex

If you want an instrument that is a little bit different, then go for the viola! I also offer electric and acoustic violin.

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7 reviews

£620 - £880

Fortune Strings

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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Paula Bowes

ViolistManchester

Professional viola player based in Manchester, UK.

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From£180

Rachel Ballard (Stacy)

ViolistBedford

Freelance viola, baroque viola, electric viola

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179 reviews

£200 - £390

Cristinel Bacanu

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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35 reviews

£180 - £400

Rob Jourdain

ViolistChesterfield

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

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9 reviews

From£250

Colette Hazen

ViolistLondon

Violinist with a breadth of experience performing at corporate parties, luxury events and weddings both in UK and worldwide.

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26 reviews

£200 - £300

Ruth Potts

ViolistCardiff

Electric and acoustic violinist based in Cardiff.

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18 reviews

£250 - £425

Vitalia Viola

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ViolistBrighton

Versatile experienced violinist, able to play in any style. I can guarantee you a fabulous time and special memories.

Latest reviews of our Violists in Reading

"Really good player and a joy to work with"

Greg hired Katherine Clarke (available in Reading)

Verified Review, 18 December 2016

"Excellent - obviously knew her stuff - watched extremely well...a very good addition to the orchestra"

Tim hired Maria Swiadek (available in Reading)

Verified Review, 16 April 2016

"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 Reading)

Verified Review, 1 July 2023

FAQs about hiring Violists in Reading

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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 Reading

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Popular genres:

Folk, Classical, Acoustic

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7 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

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

The typical price for a Violist is:

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££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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