Rachel is a professional violinist with over 20 years' experience performing for a wide array of events - including wedding ceremonies, receptions, proposals, anniversary/birthday parties, gala fundraisers, St. Patrick's Day festivities and so much more.
Choose from solo violin or violin & piano duet. Rachel works with a network of amazing pianists to provide a fuller sound for larger events. She can also collaborate with other musicians you hire to make a memorable event!
Rachel is a former music teacher who can arrange just about any song for the violin. She prides herself in a high level of musicianship and professionalism. Thank you for supporting local music!
We used MSP VIrtuosi for our wedding ceremony at Irvine Park in St. Paul and it was incredible. The music was beautiful and added a really special element to our wedding. They learned both songs that we wanted for our processional and recessional to provide the perfect music. They were easy to work with and very responsive to our messages. I would 100% recommend.
Response from MSP Virtuosi:
Thank you so much for your lovely review - We had a great time performing for your beautiful ceremony!
Working with Rachel to select music for our wedding was seamless. She was very helpful with music selections, was in constant communication & played the violin beautifully! Highly recommend!
Response from MSP Virtuosi:
Thank you so much for your review! I had a blast performing for your beautiful ceremony and fun reception!
Everything about this lovely duo was perfect for our day! They were communicative every step of the way, extremely accommodating and helpful, their performance was top-notch, and made our event exactly what we hoped it could be. They performed for our daughters wedding at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis and did a fantastic job. They coordinated perfectly with the ceremony and personal needs of all in attendance. Bravo!!! I will forward videos when i have them to share.
Hired MSP Virtuosi to play for my wedding reception and I cannot believe how speechless they left me. I wish I had more time to thank them in person but we were so busy so I hope this review can show others just how amazing they were. Our wedding day was full of vendors who made mistakes on our wedding day, but not MSP. They were on time, play beautiful classic music during dinner, learned a custom song for my wife and I to dance our first dance to, and it was so perfect. They left without us even noticing when they finished I hadnt even noticed. They were in and out in a few hours and required almost no assistance from me when working with us which is exactly what I want when dealing with our wedding day. Could not reccommend live music more than MSP Virtuosi!!!!!
Response from MSP Virtuosi:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrew - we had a blast performing for your beautiful reception! Best wishes to you and your new bride!
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Russian
Being an event violinist is more than simply "playing the notes"! Rachel (manager & violinist) prides herself in the highest possible level of customer service and professionalism from the point of first contact until your event is done!
Besides being a lifelong violin player, Rachel also offers:
-Unlimited assistance finding the perfect wedding ceremony music
-Arrangement of virtually any song for the violin
-A wide variety of music styles - not just classical! She can play fiddle music, pop, oldies, classic rock, bluegrass, country, Christian, R&B - any style, any time!
-A network of talented pianists if you choose to add piano to your event music
-Punctuality - she answers messages promptly and will show up early to your event to set up and discuss logistics when necessary.
-We try our best to work within your budget whenever possible. We strongly believe the world is a better place with more live music!
Rachel - Violinist Bio
Rachel began playing the violin at the age of 11, and under the instruction of her private violin teacher, Mary King Osterfield, she advanced quickly and at the age of 16 she was performing with the local adult semi-professional orchestra, the local youth symphony, and the MN All State Orchestra. She majored in Music Education at St. Olaf College and has continued to perform as a violinist with numerous orchestras, string quartets, and as a soloist for community concerts, weddings, receptions, funerals and even backyard parties!
If your event is at a larger venue, amplification may be considered so your guests can hear the performance! Amplification/microphones should be provided by the client/venue.
| January 10, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Senior Living - Happy Hour |
| February 22, 2025 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding - Lake Elmo |
| May 10, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - St. Paul |
| June 20, 2025 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 15, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Osakis Violin/Piano |
| September 26, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Alexandria |
| September 27, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Rosemount |
| October 17, 2026 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding - St. Paul |
| December 15, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Advent Service |
| December 13, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Swedish Holiday Buffet/Party |
| December 12, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Sip & Shop Event |
| December 05, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Holiday Violin Music |
| November 16, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 07, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Sip & Shop Event |
| September 29, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding |
| September 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 21, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 14, 2024 • All-day event | Private/Wedding |
| September 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Reception |
| June 15, 2024 • All-day event | Private/Wedding |
| May 18, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Bachman's Eden Prairie - Public Performance |
| May 11, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Bachman's Maplewood Public Performance |
| May 04, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Bachman's Apple Valley Public Performance |
| April 18, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachman's Fridley Public Event |
| March 17, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Bachman's - Lyndale Community Performance |
| February 17, 2024 • All-day event | Fundraiser Gala Event |
| February 04, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 20, 2023 • 7:00am - 10:00am | Private Concert |
| December 07, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Sip & Shop Event - $20/Open to Public! |
| December 03, 2023 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Private Recital |
| November 19, 2023 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Church Service |
| October 21, 2023 • All-day event | Wedding |
| October 14, 2023 • All-day event | Corporate Party |
| October 06, 2023 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 09, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| August 31, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 27, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 05, 2023 • All-day event | Handel's Messiah |
This is just a sampling of our repertoire - we are constantly adding new pieces and can take special requests:
Air - J.S. Bach
Andantino - W.A. Mozart
Arioso - J.S. Bach
Ave Maria - Bach-Gounod
Ave Maria - F. Schubert
Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
Concerto in B Minor Mvmt I - O. Rieding
Impromptu - F. Schubert
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J.S. Bach
La Réjouissance - G.F. Handel
Ländler - F. Schubert
March - J.S. Bach
Minuet - G.F. Handel
Panis Angelicus - C. Franck
Prelude from Te Deum - M.-A. Charpentier
Rigadoon - H. Purcell
Rondeau - J. Mouret
Schottische - L. van Beethoven
Serenade - Franz Schubert
Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
The Swan - C. Saint-Saëns
Trumpet Tune - H. Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
Waltz - J. Johow
Luba (piano) draws inspiration from a diverse range of composers, including renowned masters such as Bach, Debussy, and Kabalevsky, among others.
Rachel's (violin) signature piece is Mediation from Thais by Massenet, and her favorite composers are Dvorak and Beethoven.
Piano at venue, if not - outlet to plug in a piano keyboard. Some kind of cover required in case of rain - or an alternative plan in case of rain.
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