Zhenya PixieViolin
- Washington, DC
- Violinist
- 29 Verified Bookings
Jack N. said “Zhenya was outstanding and easy to work with. Her ability to be flexible with our run of show and professionalism allowed us to work with here for multiple…”
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Professional violinist (and fiddler) since 1983. Extensive performance experience including weddings, parties, festivals, churches, arts centers, pubs, wineries, and even street performance (busking). Frequently performs solo, and also with orchestras, rock bands, and folk bands.
Repertoire includes classical, popular love songs, bluegrass, Celtic folk, and original music.
Professional working musician.
Over 100 videos from various live performances!
Has recorded CDs, and working on more.
Mr. Haley arrived well dressed and played during our Thanksgiving event. He navigated around the technical difficulties we were having with our sound system. He independently managed the room and played beautiful classical melodies, and instrumental versions from popular movie soundtracks. Many families complimented our choice of musical entertainment this year.
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thank you! I enjoyed playing for you.
Hired Michael for my sister's surprise proposal. Michael was early to our event and worked around our crazy schedule while we waited on the future-bride to arrive. He was incredibly accommodating and was able to play a piece that the future-groom requested. It added such a romantic feel to our evening and really made the proposal all that more special. He took a couple requests as well. He also was accommodating timewise. He stayed over his time and played for us while we ate dinner. Overall, I would highly recommend Michael's violinist services. If you're looking for someone budget-friendly, professional, and highly talented look no further!!!
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thank you! It was a pleasure playing for you.
Michael eason time, friendly and professional. Very glad we found him for the wedding.
Michale was very professional and definitely got the job done. I just needed someone to play 3-4 songs to surprise my girlfriend for our anniversary. Michael was flexible even though our logistics got thrown off a bit.
Michael was nicely dressed and very polite. He played beautiful music and played requests. He offered to learn any song that was special to us. He played at the Chapel and at the reception and played over his scheduled time.
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thank you! I enjoyed playing for you.
Amazing experience I highly recommend to everyone, it was a surprise at a picnic date for my friend and it went perfectly
Michael was very responsive and helpful during the planning process. He played beautifully during our ceremony and cocktail hour and even stayed longer than we originally agreed. Would highly recommend!
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thank you! I had a great time playing for you.
Michael was terrific! Fit perfectly in with our Italian themed engagement party and was a delight to work with! I would highly recommend him for any event. He is talented, professional and engaging. A real pro!
Thanks for adding a touch of class and style to our special day. You were awesome.
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thanks! I enjoyed playing for you, and the chickens, at Green Hill Farm.
Michael arrived on time- not taken lightly given the fact that this evening it was extremely difficult to find parking and there was heavy traffic. Michael showed planning to ensure he was on time. His playing and presence was unobtrusive and professional throughout the hour. He was able to play the song that was requested for my mother's birthday. All in all, Michael contributed to make it a pleasant evening and celebration.
Michael played at my mother’s funeral and left everyone saying how beautiful the songs that the violinist played. He plays beautiful and will use in the future for sure. I highly recommend and you won’t be disappointed at all.
Michael was wonderful to work with from the initial booking through the wedding ceremony. He created the beautiful ambiance that I wanted for my day! I’m so glad I choose him to play during my ceremony, I will never forget it!
Michael was a wonderful violinist and really made our wedding special. He was very open and easy to work with in preparation for our wedding. He worked hard with the other musicians to learn music he did not know in a short amount of time. We highly recommend Michael for your wedding day! He is reasonably priced and does a great job.
Michael was great! He did an excellent performance! We have received so far and we are still receiving a lot of positive reviews from our clients for his music.
Michael was a talented accommodating professional muscian. Guests enjoyed making request and interacting with him. The special touch for his performance was "Wild Blue Yonder" which he learned days before the event at my request on honor of my husbands Airforce retirement.
Michael was incredible. Not only was he talented and willing to learn new songs for the wedding, he was such a friendly down to earth person. He made everything so easy with getting back to me quickly with questions and working to tend my needs. He got a lot of compliments from my wedding guests! Michael preformed all of the classical ceremony music and then he played light jazz for the cocktail hour. I highly recommend Michael!
Came on time and stayed far later than agreed. Thankful!
He was extremely professional and cooperative! He appeased all of our musical requests and made a big impact on my special day!!!
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thanks. I enjoyed playing my violin at your wedding!
Michael was a perfect addition to a very perfect day. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to play at our wedding.
Mr. Haley was hired as a violinist for a wedding in Lovettsville, Va.
He was dressed appropriately and was on time.
His performance was great and professional.
He played continuously without any problems.
He performed a numerous amount of beautiful songs.
The wedding guests were definitely pleased as were the bride and groom.
Thank you Mr. Haley for your time and professionalism.
On Saturday, September 24th, we had a very elegant surprise (65th) birthday party for my husband Jesse. Michael show up promptly at 4 p.m. His attire was formal.. he looked great! He began playing as soon as the first guest arrived. The melodies' were just BEAUTIFUL. The event lasted until shortly after 8.. He played almost non-stop!! Our guest loved him. We will have many other events in which Michael will play over and over again.. He was the absolute BEST!
Thank you Michael for making my husband's party a great success.
Nadine
Michael played at our small wedding cerem At the DC War Memorial! Despite our delay, Michael was patient and provided an amazing service. I will definitely book him again in the future!
Michael Frances was a fantastic musician. Everyone at my wedding ceremony was pleased to hear such beautiful music, and he even sang a song that I had asked a few days ago. He is an extraordinary person and musician.
Michael was an amazing addition to our wedding. He listened to what we wanted and had great suggestions. He was on time and always responded to our messages promptly! Terrific experience!!
Michael was excellent and very professional. My residents could have listened to him all night long. It was great to meet you. I look forward to working with you again.
Response from Michael Francis Haley:
Thank you! I had a great time.
Michael was excellent and very professional. My residents could have listened to him all night. Thank you for a wonderful cocktail party. Look forward to working with you again.
Mr. Haley made my proposal a memorable and amazing experience. He adapted to my song choices, was punctual to the event and even adapted to my changes on the fly. His professionalism was stellar and I have nothing but great things to say about his performance. He really made my proposal one to be envied and my now fiancé is still speechless.
Thank you Mike Haley for a wonderful performance. Although the afternoon, December 7th, was a sunny, chilly one in Fredericksburg, you warmed things up with delightful songs as you played. Laurie and I are indebted. Thank you again.
Michael played at my daughter's wedding this past weekend at Indigo landing in Old Town Alexandria. The music that he played was truly beautiful Michael accommodated us in every way possible to make sure my daughters day was very special! Thank you Michael and I would highly recommend him to preform at any event!
Michael was so awesome, understanding and incredibly accommodating!!! I booked him at the very last minute for my sister's surprise engagement and it was a huge success... i would highly recommend him for any event!!!
Excellent music. Kind and Flexible Artist. Can't wait to hear more.
He did a wonderful job preforming at my wedding Ceremony on June 28th. He was very professional, courteous and talented. I would recommend!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: Sole Proprietor
A range of music from classical, to folk, to rock. Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini etc), pop (melodies from classic movies and television shows such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Charlie Brown), bluegrass, folk (Celtic, folk, rock, and old-time fiddle).
Known for whit and violin humor during performance.
Able to perform in tails (black tuxedo), suit and tie, casual, or gypsy costume.
Ask about booking folk bands: Whiskey Wagon , Maestro et Rosa
Professional violinist (and fiddler) since 1983. Extensive performance experience including weddings, parties, festivals, churches, arts centers, and even street performance (busking). Frequently performs solo, and also with orchestras, rock bands, and folk bands. Bands include Whiskey Wagon (Irish folk band) and Maestro et Rosa (Celtic harp and fiddle duo).
Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini etc), pop (melodies from classic movies such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music), bluegrass, folk (Celtic, folk rock and old-time fiddle).
Professional working musician.
Has recorded CDs and working on more.
Current recordings:
Heart Strings (Wedding oriented classical music arranged for solo violin. Also includes original music by Michael Francis Haley.)
In a World or Pain and Suffering (All original violin music and poetry by Michael Francis Haley.)
Fully Charged (Hard and Fast violin music composed by Michael Francis Haley.)
The Uniting Angel (Christmas carols)
Maestro et Rosa (Celtic tunes performed by the harp and violin duo of the same name.)
Prefers to play pure violin.
Owns several instruments. Available at short notice.
Electric violin and amplifier available for playing with bands.
Also plays guitar, mandolin, and sings.
Home recording studio.
November 21, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Holiday Party |
November 16, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
October 18, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 16, 2024 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 03, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 08, 2024 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 25, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Surprise |
May 18, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 17, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 10, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Surprise |
June 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 14, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
February 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
November 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 19, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
May 15, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 18, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 09, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 19, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 03, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 24, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 22, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 14, 2020 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
February 13, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 13, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 09, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 16, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 20, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
July 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 29, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 28, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 24, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 07, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 09, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 28, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 24, 2016–December 25, 2016 • 10:00pm - 1:30am | Religious Celebration |
October 01, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 24, 2016 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
September 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 31, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
July 09, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 03, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 14, 2016 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 18, 2015 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 17, 2015 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 26, 2015 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
June 21, 2015 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 19, 2015 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 23, 2014 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Other |
December 07, 2014 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 25, 2014 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 18, 2014 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Other |
June 28, 2014 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 03, 2013 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Grand Opening |
September 07, 2013 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 14, 2013 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Other |
Repertoire includes classical (Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Pachelbel, Puccini etc), pop (melodies from classic movies and television shows such as Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Charlie Brown), bluegrass, folk (Celtic, folk, rock, and old-time fiddle)
Composes violin music!
Standard solo violin set list includes (but not limited to):
Ashokan Farewell
Edelweiss
Pachelbel Canon in D
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Minuet in G - Bach
Ode to Joy
Bach Cello Suite No 1 (Prelude)
Bach Air on the G String
Ravel's Bolero
Spring - from Vivaldi 4 seasons
Winter - from Vivaldi 4 seasons
Nessun Dorma
O Mio Babbino Caro
Beauty (Michael Francis Haley original)
Lullaby (Michael Francis Haley original)
Romeo and Juliet
Eine Kline Nacht Musik
Linus and Lucy (Peanuts Theme song)
Ashokan Farewell
Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod
Schindler's List
Morning Has Broken
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Lara’s Theme from Dr. Zhivago
Fiddler on the Roof
Song from Secret Garden
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic theme song)
various Irish and American fiddle tunes including Danny Boy
Whiskey Wagon set list:
Back Home in Derry
Drunken Sailor
Finnigans Wake
Mermaid Song by greaT big sea
Wave Over Wave
Whiskey in the Jar
Down Easter Alexa
In the Pines
Tell Me Ma
Mary Mac
Black is the Color
Health to the Company
Johnny Jump Up
Knockin on Heaven's Door
Leaving of Liverpool
Lukeys Boat
The Wild Rover
Waxles Dargle
Captain Kidd
Concerning Charlie Horse
Night Pat Murphy Died
Rant & Roar
Foggy Dew
Rocky road to dublin (dubliners)
Rifles of the IRA
Rising of the Moon
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Last Saskatchewan Pirate
Ferryland Sealer (great big sea)
Men Behind the Wire
Matty Graves
Wonderlust King
Ashokan Farewell
Maestro et Rosa set list:
Ashokan Farewell
Niel Gow's Lament
Si Bheg Si Mohr
Rosebud in June
Hal an Tow
Makes Me Feel at Home (Michael Francis Haley original)
Beauty (Michael Francis Haley original)
Maltese
Lark in the Morning
The Kesh
Mug of Brown Ale
Off to California
Connaughtsman's Rambles
Rights of Man
Harvest Home
Gypsy Rover
Pachelbel Canon
Scarborough Fair
Amazing Grace
Greensleeves
William and Nancy
David Garrett, Liberace, Victor Borge, Dubliners, Great Big Fish, AC/DC, Vassar Clements, Itzhak Perlman, Jascha Heifetz.
Space to perform.
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