Karen Burciaga, violinist and fiddler

My wife and I hosted a very simple wedding last weekend - ~25 guests in Lynch Park in Beverly, MA. Karen and an accompanying cellist (I unfortunately cannot recall this person's name) played beautifully and set a serene scene for everyone in attendance. Karen was very flexible and patient with both of us, who can barely plan our daily meals, much less a wedding party.

I only wish our ceremony had been longer so we could have kept the whole thing going! Thanks so much, Karen!

Karen and the Cello fellow did an amazing job on my special day. Karen's playlist was fascinating. She had my favorite songs on her playlist. They played beautifully. I truly recommend Karen for any celebration that you may have.

Karen played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was perfect! We added the cello as well. It was one of the most special parts of the whole day and guests were telling us all night how great the live music was. Karen was so easy to work with, checked in with me throughout the whole process and played exactly the type of music we were looking for! I would highly recommend Karen if you’re looking for a violinist!

We had a last minute elopement and chose to use Karen as a violinist for the ceremony. It was with just a bit over a weeks notice and she was very easy to work with and communicated playlists, and we chatted about song selections for each part of the ceremony. It was a really wonderful touch having a live violin, it set the entire mood!

Karen showed up on time despite the horrific weather we were having! Her music set the perfect tone for my daughters baby shower and everyone loved it. Professional, punctual and truly gifted!

Karen and her piper did a great job and made my daughter's wedding Mass very special with beautiful prelude, processional and recessional music. I received so many compliments on the special touch at this wedding which included a large number of guests visiting from Ireland!

After a major bump in the road with transportation, Karen showed with a beautiful let’s get started attitude.

Karen performed all of the songs requested. She played flawlessly and gave just the right touch to the wedding. The violin had a very beautiful, rich tone. Everyone enjoyed the music.

Thanks for helping to make the day perfect.

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Karen was the perfect addition to our wedding ceremony. She helped us choose our music, which was pretty non-traditional, and our guests loved her. She was very responsive and helpful and we'd recommend her to anyone looking for wedding day music.

Karen did an amazing job and the residents loved it!

Karen was so kind and my guests absolutely loved the songs she played! It sounded absolutely beautiful during my wedding ceremony.

Karen and Shelly played together beautifully. They had an outstanding repertoire and exquisite technique, sensing phrases together and conveying the depth of the Celtic spirit.
We highly recommend them.

Karen played at my wedding ceremony with an Irish pipe player that Karen suggested and the music was wonderful. I have received so many compliments about the music. I highly recommend Karen.

Karen and her colleague Bjorn were absolutely incredible. Their music added so much to our wedding ceremony, and were able to play some of our favorite tunes perfectly. She was professional, flexible, and communicative throughout the whole process. Thank you, Karen!

Karen was great communicating with us for our wedding ceremony. Showed up on time and very professional. We requested some difficult songs but was was able to pull it off. Couple notes were off to be expected but still beautiful.

Karen and her two fellow musicians played beautifully and were so wonderful during our ceremony and reception. Karen graciously learned a new song for the processional and easily switched between classical and traditional Irish selections. I recommend Karen without reservation and would hire her again should the opportunity arise for another celebration.

Karen has been so helpful during these crazy times . Our reception was canceled twice because of COVID 19. Each time Karen was able to accommodate us. For this I am grateful. I look forward to hearing Karen play at our new Reception date next summer .

She was great, thank you.

Karen Burciaga provided exactly what we were looking for, amazing music for our wedding ceremony. Besides being a very talented musician, she was very professional. Guests were commenting on how impressed they were, and how much the addition of live violin music added to there enjoyment on our wedding day.

Karen was wonderful and did her best to make the ceremony extra special by learning a new piece .
My only criticism is it to with the volume . I would like her playing to have filled the garden! It was too low. Not sure why , so as a result it was a little like background music.
I would hire Karen again but I would make sure the sound people gave her adequate amplification .

Karen was wonderful and did her best to make the ceremony extra special by learning a new piece .
My only criticism is it to with the volume . I would like her playing to have filled the garden! It was too low. Not sure why , so as a result it was a little like background music.
I would hire Karen again but I would make sure the sound people gave her adequate amplification .

Having Karen play made the procession and recession memorable. Suggest the musicians be miked.

Karen was awesome for prelude/processional/recessional at our wedding. Highly recommend!

Karen and team did such an amazing job during our Christmas dinner party. She was accompanied by a pianist and the two provided the perfect seasonal background music during our meal. The children loved listening to them and even danced between dinner and dessert! I would highly recommend Karen to others.

Karen came on time. Due to earlier e-mail communication, she played the pieces requested for our memorial service beautifully and they were incorporated seamlessly into the program in a most professional manner. A faultless performance!

Karen is a genuinely warm individual whose performance was perfect for our party. Her selection of Viennese waltzes was the highlight of our cocktail hour. The Shipping Up to Boston was a fun finale! Highly recommend her!!

Very prompt, professional, and talented

Thank you Karen for helping to create a festive upbeat atmosphere as guest arrived for our annual holiday dinner. We enjoyed the mix of classical and folk styles of music which was perfect the mix of guest we hosted.

Thank you to Karen B. for making our wedding ceremony amazing. Her beautiful playing set the tone for our nuptials. I would hire her for other events. To the brides out there - Hire her without delay!

Karen was amazing! She played the wedding music for myself and the bridal party as we walked down the aisle. She did an amazing job.
She was extremely professional and timely when responding to emails. I never had to worry. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering doing live ceremony music. You will not be disappointed

My guests could not say enough good things about Karen and the harpist Shelley she brought along the day of my wedding. Everyone raved bnout how well she played and how amazing the sound was. Karen was so flexible with my song choices and did an amazing job at working with my last minute song choices. I would definetely recommend her to all of my friends and would love to use her for another event in the future.

I am so glad to have chosen Karen to be the violinist for our wedding on 12/17/16. Everything went smoothly, and she was there to assist in every step of the way. She was right on top of everything, responded promptly to my questions, and not only did she have a wide variety of songs to choose, she also gave us the option to choose our own songs that she was more than willing to learn for our Big Day.
I can't say enough good things about her. She rocks and I highly recommend her for any event!!
Thanks Karen!

Karen was wonderful: she kept in touch throughout the entire process; was absolutely delightful in person, while being very professional; played like an angel and was nice enough to thank me for the opportunity to play at the wedding.
Could not have been more pleased.

Karen answered a last minute music request for a drinks reception in Cambridge, MA. She was wonderful to work with, got a second musician on board for a duet and made the whole admin process quick and easy!

The music was beautiful, a mixture of classical, pop and irish tunes which the really guests enjoyed. I would book her again in a heartbeat!