Katsumi WF Music
- New York City, NY
- Violinist
- 140 Verified Bookings
Samease H. said “Not only was Katsumi an amazing musician but she was pleasant and fit right into the theme of the event. She was outstanding and we will use her again…”
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Ayna is Brooklyn, NY based artist. Originally from Republic of Sakha Yakutia. She has began her career as a professional violinist at the age of 13 by touring around the world with ensemble of violinists ‘Siberian Virtuosi’. After her arrival in NYC she has worked and collaborated with the World renowned artists and brands such as Mets, Xbox, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Ray Chew, to name a few. She has performed in legendary venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Times Square, Citi Field etc. Currently working as a freelance violinist, music educator and scoring composer. Ayna’s virtuosity shines in her ability to combine various genres ranging from Classical to Jazz and beyond.
Ayna came recommended from a friend to play violin for our 2020 wedding. She performed for both our ceremony and cocktail hour was absolutely incredible! Prior to our wedding date we had a few calls where we gave her songs to learn and she nailed it. Throwing a COVID safe (outdoor, distanced, masked...) wedding was not an easy feat, but Ayna made the music beautiful and our day that much more special. Highly recommend.
Response from Ayna Ivanova:
omg thank you so much Todd!!! it was my pleasure to play for you and share that moment with you guys 🥺✨✨✨
Ayna was so professional, thorough, and her performance was beautiful. She reached out to me in a timely manner, sent me a sample of her work, and was very accomodating when I needed to change the time and song. I highly recommend her and will be using her services again in the near future. Thank you for everything! I love her!!
Response from Ayna Ivanova:
omg thank you soooo much!!!🙏🏽
Funny story - we heard Ayna playing her violin at a Mexican restaurant in NYC. My husband and I thought she is PERFECT for our wedding for cocktail hour; amazing violinist and being able to play pop songs. We got her number that night and began talking about our upcoming wedding. She was available and drove to Somerset NJ for cocktail hour. When I tell you how stunned people were ... they were STUNNED by her skills and ability to play. I was wondering why there was a big circle of people in a corner at cocktail hour and then u realized Ayna was in the middle and everyone was watching and videotaping her !! She played the violin and was able to amplify it so it was really loud, like an electric violin. She was absolutely amazing and made our wedding night. Our band even told me he got her number because she was that amazing. My husband and I even asked Ayna to stay long until dinner, so she can play in the background while we danced with our parents. I couldn’t believe all the pop songs she knew and was able to play. We will never ever regret hiring her and having her play at our wedding, best decision we ever made. People still talk about her til this day!!!!!!
Response from Ayna Ivanova:
oh my god Angelica THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
I’m so happy to hear this! It was truly magical, beautiful evening my dear 😍💕
i feel so lucky that i had an opportunity to perform on this important day for you & your beloved ones ☺️ i’ll never forget it!!!!
Price Range: $400 and up
Languages: American Sign Language, Russian
I’m a professional performer. Will always be ready to show up 45-1hr before the performance. I perform with a wireless mic, (my own speaker if needed) will be provided from me.
I’m classically trained violinist from Russia,Siberia. I've been playing violin since 7yo.
Based in NYC.
Performing solo/duets/quartets/bands/in different types of genre.
i own a wireless microphone system, small amplifier for my background music, i usually use my phone or an Ipad.
March 13, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Surprise |
January 16, 2021 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
i have a wireless mic system and an amplifier to connect my violin.
Samease H. said “Not only was Katsumi an amazing musician but she was pleasant and fit right into the theme of the event. She was outstanding and we will use her again…”
Raymond P. said “It was Beautiful from start to finish Yut is an Amazing Violinist. Worked well with the little details I gave him in such short notice . Thank you for…”
Samia M. said “Xinou was punctual, kind and most of all an amazing violinist. He played a mix of classicals and pop music, and was also able to play songs from a playlist…”
Ashley M. said “From start to finish Michi was INCREDIBLE. So professional, helpful, accommodating, punctual, kind, and TALENTED !! 100/10 would recommend her, and look…”