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Texas Violinist
- Dallas, TX
- Violinist
- Travels nationwide
- Contact for rates
Overview
I have been playing violin for 25 years. I am an active member of the Tulsa (OK) Symphony and recent graduate from Eastman School of Music with a Master's degree in Violin Performance. I have performed with renowned orchestras including the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow Symphony, and given a solo recital in Kilbourn Hall. Aside from my commitment to performing, I devoted my spare time as a Teaching Assistant to Professor Kopelman, former soloist of Tokyo Quartet. I would be pleased to play for your wedding or other party.
139 Reviews
Was very quick to respond, played all the songs I requested and was very sweet and attentive all of our guests were talking about how amazing he played!
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Played beautifully, definitely added an authentic feel to the atmosphere, requested a custom song for the bride to walk out to and he nailed it.
Lev was great!
I asked for specific songs and he delivered with great ease. He is very professional and he knows what he's doing. Totally great vibe at my sister's wedding. Will totally keep him on my list for next event.
Violinist
He gave me a bad attitude several times prior to the event. During the event he fought with my DJ and created chaos And problems which is the last thing you want to deal with on your wedding day as a bride. He is very difficult to work with and is rude because he is aware he plays well. However, not worth the stress to hire him.
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Very responsive with communication. Learned and played new songs that we requested!
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He is wonderful I would love to send him a tip I missed him when he finished. He was lovely!!!
Violinist
Thank you very much Lev for giving us a memorable experience that we will cherish forever. We were awestruck by your talent! I had smooth communications with Lev and he played custom songs that I had requested.
Played for me and my girlfriend in the park. Diverse group of songs as well. He did great, very accommodating.
Violinist
My husband loved the violin and I hired him to play at the funeral service. He played his favorite songs and made the occasion beautiful in a tragic sad event. He was able to give my husband the final goodbye I could not say with words.
Violinist, Funeral Music
Have no words to express how grateful we are to have such an incredible violinist for our dad’s funeral service! He played the song we requested (some are hard to find) His presence , his professionalism, his talent, made our ceremony really special! I know our dad was smiling since he loved violin! Thanks Lev!!😘
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Lev was one of the best blessings we received at our wedding! This man knows how to play the violin so well, it touches your heart. We had many people appreciating every note he played. Truly talented. I will definitely hire him again for other occasions. Thank you so much Lev!
Violinist
Hired him for my proposal and my fiancé can’t stop talking about it. He played all of her favorite songs and made the moment so special. He’s super responsive, was early to my event, and prepared to give the best performance possible. 100% recommend!
Violinist
Provided the perfect ambiance for the ceremony and all of our guests loved it. He is very professional and easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend his services!
Violinist
Amazing service, gave our wedding an even more elevated experience!
String Trio
Not only was Lev very professional and played longer than we booked, he was outstanding in every song we requested! We had an outstanding time with Lev and his music is beyond beautiful! Completely worth every penny!!!
Violinist
Lev played for an hour for us. He welcomed people as they arrived for the small private ceremony, played for the bride's entrance, our exit, and for our first dance. He's talented and accommodated our changes to the play list. Worth it! The one thing I'd recommend he do is transition a little more smoothly between songs/moments in the schedule.
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Lev was perfect! Music was incredible for my engagement. Thank you!!
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Mr Lev was on time and did exactly what I’ve asked and my now fiancee loved it. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day.
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Our guest absolutely loved him playing. He arrived on time and played/accompanied music that fit the occasion. He responded quickly and was easy to work with.
The Texas violinist played for our wedding ceremony. Communication before the event and during was amazing. He was a great addition to a fantastic day, lots of compliments from the guests. Highly recommend!
Violinist
The Texas violinist played for our wedding reception this past weekend held outdoors under the Texas setting sun in the Woodlands. The violinist was the perfect backdrop for the sit down dinner and conversation, but also music for dancing (if the guests were so inclined).
Thank you for such a spectacular addition to my son's wedding!
Violinist
Lev played at my husband’s funeral. He was absolutely perfect. Everything I wanted, prompt, courteous, and beautiful. I received many compliments. I only wish he could have played for a happier occasion. Thank you, Lev.
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He did a amazing job, truly talented at hes craft
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Violinist was professional and performed just as he was asked
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Lev was great! He absolutely killed it. Sounded beautiful!
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He cancelled our booking after accepting it saying he had a schedule conflict and hopes we can find someone for our event in time a month before the event. Not dependable, will drop you for a better offer.
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This man is sheer Class. He exceeded my expectations 100 fold. This will not be my last time. He couldn't have made our dinner any more perfect!! 10 stars if possible
We had a small wedding party (total 11 people) at our condo in central Austin. The violinist (Lev) arrived 20 minutes early, set up and after minimal direction started to play. He played a number of tunes. Some classical and some recent hits, all perfectly executed. We were thrilled to have him play for us and highly recommend him. I have hired many musicians over the years and Lev was top notch.
Violinist
I booked Lev months ago for my wedding reception of 400+ people. Up front, I let him know that i would want specific songs played for me to book. He said he would be able to for an additional fee. I paid about 100$ extra PER HOUR. The day of the event, Lev played maybe 10/24 songs, the same ones repeatedly. Not only that, he played songs that were NOT on the list. Such as the titanic song. and the Godfather theme. I had people remind him several times over the course of the event, but no avail. He plays well; I'll give him that. But he will not do what you pay for.
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What an amazingly talented man! Everything he played was so beautiful!
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Amazing talent
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Lev played at our cocktail hour of our wedding and he was amazing! You could hear it from afar, and it sounded just magical
Violinist
We truly enjoyed Mr. Lev and his band mates. They were very professional and accommodating. It was truly the Perfect compliment to our Christmas services. We will have them again.
String Quartet
Lev performed at our Christmas party and he was a big hit. Appreciated by all. He also played a special request of mine, a 19-th century composition. His rendition was very moving.
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Lev played carols for our Christmas themed wedding while guests were being seated. Then played a variety of music during cocktail hour. The guests loved the treat!
Love was professional through the whole process, arrived promptly and was accommodating with the music we selected.
Lev, did a good job.
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Lev was great!! Very professional and a master at his craft! Everyone loved his performance.
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Lev showed up on time and was set up, ready to go. It was unfortunate that it rained on us but Lev did what he could for us. He is very kind and tries to meet all of your requests.
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Lev was amazing. He was very professional and made our big day so special! We got so many compliments on how amazing he was!
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In case you missed my previous review, Lev Ryadchenko is a master musician. Playing love songs for 3 hours, he entertained our wedding guests as they waited for the ceremony to commence and then again during the reception dinner. His music created a romantic ambiance while the Bride and Groom glowed. I would highly recommend this violinist for any event where you want a classy presentation. Lex Ryadchenko is sensational.
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When I booked Lev, we were immediately in touch about the plans for the service. He was communicative and responsive throughout the process. And he arrived at the event well in advance of its start time. But most importantly, his playing was beautiful! I had so many family members tell me how he added a special element to the service that would have otherwise been missing. My dad would have enjoyed this for sure. Thank you, Lev!!!
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This violinist, Lev Ryadchenko, was hired for our daughter's wedding. He played love songs for 3 hours creating great ambience. All the guests raved about him. His musical contribution was a very classy addition to a wedding in the country with bucolic scenery.
Violinist
Lev played so so beautifully and he was a perfect touch to the proposal. He was easy to work with, responded quickly, and was on time to the event. Everything went so smoothly and everyone loved him!
Violinist
Lev and the trio of string artists were professional and the music was delightful. I'd book them again.
Thank you Trio!
String Trio
I highly recommend Lev if you’re wanting to add a special touch to your wedding! My guest were taken back as they walked into my venue,His performance is breathtaking! Lev is also very professional and versatile.
Violinist
We had Lev for our house warming party with over 150 guests. His performance was jaw dropping. All our guest were in awe with performance. Very well dressed, and got the party tone started in a few seconds after he arrived. He also played songs in our native language Hindi and that left audience amazed
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He is very professional, punctual, elegant and provided us a beautiful moment. I recommend him to create a virtuosity atmosphere. Thanks for everything Lev.
Violinist
Lev was awesome, he was very accommodating (we had last min changes to venue and location). He really brought our event to life. Thank you Lev!
Violinist
Lev knocked my requests out of the park. The songs I requested were beautifully performed. Lev was punctual, thorough, and an overall amazing musician. I will look no further when needing live music for an event. Lev gets my highest endorsement.
Classical Duo
Lev was phenomenal! He performed a number of songs during our wedding ceremony and he did not disappoint. He even came early to rehearse without complaint. He truly is a gifted musician!
Violinist
Lev was very professional the whole time I dealt with him for our wedding. He was able to play the whole song list I requested. The guests were very happy to have heard him play at our wedding and would HIGHLY recommend Lev!! Couldn’t be more happy with his performance!!
Lev was incredible! He played during the cocktail hour of my wedding. Our guest loved it and it made the moment just that more special. Thank you Lev!
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Lev was professional, punctual, and independent. He caught a mistake in our provided set list and brought it to our attention giving us time to fix it
His performance was perfect for our occasion and he was able to set up and perform with minimal instruction. Couldn't be happier with our decision to book!
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Lev’s music was a great touch to our memorial service. Lev worked together with me to pick out some beautiful songs and he communicated with me very well every step of the way leading up to the event. He showed up early and was well prepared. I would highly recommend Lev for his beautiful music and professionalism.
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Lev played beautifully for our church’s Good Friday service. Great communication throughout and flexible in sharing his skills. I appreciated his assistance with providing a cellist. Highly recommend.
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Hired Lev for my daughter's wedding, he was amazing!
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Lev was very professional. He play our very short wedding march and all thru the event.
We will definitely work with him again!!
Thank you Lev for making our event very very special.
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He was prompt and so delightful to work with.
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Great communication, on time, played beautifully, and knows what he’s doing so not much explanation was needed. Our ceremony was perfect!
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Lev was on time and played the entire time. Lev Ryadchenko will glamorize your party with his professional, proficient and excellent performance. I will hire him again!
Violinist
This was an unbelievable evening primarily due to Lev’s talent. He plays a mix of classics and modern hits that had everyone swaying and having a good time. He was punctual, showed up very professional, and played the entire time. I figured he’d take a break but he payed onward and was so gracious for the tip. Live music … you just cannot beat it! Thanks Lev!
We hired Lev to play for our ceremony and everything was perfect! The music made the ambiance feel romantic and magical. It was just simply perfect! Everyone kept talking about his performance. Thank you so much Lev!
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This was a great artist and played beautifully at our event.
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Lev and his magical music added that perfect finishing touch to our wedding. He played while our guests assembled, as the wedding party came down the aisle and during the cocktail hour. It was magical and he was a perfect addition to our evening. Magical
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We love his performance. Very talented violinist. Great to have him for my event. Highly recommend.
I hired Lev for a surprise proposal, and he did AMAZINGLY. The night was perfect, and it would not have been the same without him. He was professional, understanding of what I needed, and a very skilled player. Can't recommend enough :)
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Lev was EARLY! Professional and his playing was amazing. Highly recommend!
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Wow! We didn't know how much of a difference the violinist would make for our ceremony. He made our big moment the most memorizable.
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Lev played in Round Rock, Texas for my daughter’s wedding ceremony. He was fantastic to work with by allowing us multiple song selections. His violin made our ceremony so special. He played the songs my daughter selected so beautiful and to perfection. Please select Lev for your next wedding or event.
We celebrated our nana's 99th birthday and wanted to do something super special for her. We thought about having someone play music for her the week of the event, so it was a pretty last minute booking. We really didn't think we would get anyone.
Lev was super responsive and easy to work with! He played some modern hits and some classics which everyone really loved. He was amazing! I will definitely be booking him for future events large and small. Thank you so much Lev!!!!
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Lev was a great musician, on time and very professional!
Violinist
Lev was absolutely fabulous and played magically. He provided depth to the highest point of our house. It was the most beautiful event ever. We plan on future bookings. We had an amazing experience, including our company.
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Very Professional, great music, would hire again
Violinist
Lev and the cellist did and amazing job at our wedding this past Saturday. They were very easy to work with ahead of time. They added an unforgettable element to our ceremony that I will always cherish. We were running late to the ceremony and they even added in a few songs that matched our theme and delighted our guests. Couldn’t recommend more!
Classical Duo
Lev was an incredible addition to our wedding ceremony. He played while guests were being seated, and throughout the ceremony. He even played our special requests that weren’t on his usual list of songs! Our guests couldn’t say enough about how incredible he was. 5 stars for Lev!
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Amazing. He played at our daughters quince and we haven’t stopped getting compliments about his performance. Played a variety of hip hop and classical music. Lev was very accommodating to timelines and to our guests. We will definitely reach back out to him.
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Lev was amazing, beautiful music, very professional. We were in a restaurant and the other tables really enjoyed him also. The manager came by after and asked for Lev’s contact info. Everything was perfect!
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I appreciated that Lev arrived on time and was great to work with. He dressed the part, was punctual, and
he played beautifully. I had not expected him to play the same song over and over for 30 + minutes, however I guess that I was not specific enough in my instructions and he may have just felt this was what I wanted since I didn't offer other songs. Very happy with my choice to book Lev for our graduation, appreciated the duo with the cello, and hope to book him again!
Classical Duo
Lev was perfect. He arrived on time and was ready to perform. It made our day so special. He played all the songs that we suggested, we are young so we preferred more of the pop style songs. Our guests raved and loved listening. I booked him to play for the guests as they arrived and for the ceremony, he also played for the cocktail hour. My one regret was not booking him throughout the dinner part of our evening. I highly recommend!!
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Lev was awesome !!!!! 10 stars
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Lev was amazing, he played all of the songs I requested plus a few extras while I was 15 minutes late to the ceremony. My guests were thrilled with the music and we had a wonderful wedding ceremony thanks to Lev!!!!
Violinist
Lev played with a cellist for my wedding. With very short notice, he was able to play everything I wanted. He was very professional and communicative. Thank you, Lev!
Classical Duo
Excellent performance, on time and professional
Strolling Violinist
Lev was on time, started playing for our group in a separate room at an Italian Restaurant . Our group was celebrating a surprise birthday party. Our party had an average age of about 60. Lev play some Italian music from major movies, and classics from movies that everyone knew and appreciated. Everyone was totally impressed with Lev’s skill and performance. He will be remembered in our community! Thank you Lev!
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No words to describe the exact service I requested. Speechless. Perfection comes to mind and great value for a memorable moment for our 5 year anniversary.
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Lev, played at my 50th Birthday Party in early April and he was just the BEST! He helped planned his songs with me prior to the event and he executed as planned. His was on time polite and a real professional. I wish I had him play longer. My guests were so impressed by his abilities and the songs he played, the all wanted his contact details. I would recommend him and will be using him again, and again and again going forward! Thanks a million Lev for making my day even more special! Appreciate it!
Lev is humble, gentle, and a total pro. Fabulous tonal quality, a wonderful musician! Our church was thrilled to hear him play.
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We hired Lev to play at our wedding. He played plenty of Bollywood music and was able to coordinate with the dance performances as well. Would highly recommend!
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Lev is a beautiful musician. Very skilled and professional. His music added class and something special to my event. I can’t say enough how impressed the guests were. I would have him back any time.
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Our residents in our retirement community enjoyed his performance. He set a great mood for their dining
experience. I look forward to him coming back and performing for us again.
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Lev was extremely easy to work with. He was on time to our event and once he started playing everyone was in awe. He is so talented and so flexible. I think he made our event so much more special.
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Lev was a great performer, very professional, and awesome for letting our kids enjoy as well!! We very much recommend him!
Violinist
My sisters and I booked him to play for our brother’s wedding and he was incredible! All the songs he played were perfect for a wedding and the guests enjoyed listening to him play! If you are interested in choosing a violinist to play for an event, you should definitely consider booking him because he is very talented!
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Lev was unbelievably professional. He played beautifully, and even learned a song for our event. We got compliments all night about his performance, and we enjoyed communicating with him throughout our planning process! Thank you, Lev!
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Lev arrived early, played beautifully, was easy to work with on the song list and provided an excellent experience. Thanks Lev!
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Lev was very professional and was a great performer
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Lev played at our wedding and did an amazing job! We heard guests raving about him throughout the reception all night. He was so easy to work with and so professional.
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Was super impressed by his professionalism. Performed great for our wedding ceremony, in time, performed songs as requested, was even dressed for the part. I would highly highly recommed.
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All of our guests were extremely impressed by Lev’s performance. He was an excellent choice for my daughters cocktail hour reception. Very professional and prompt. His communication from beginning to end was very appreciated. We all highly recommend hiring Lev for your next event for a beautiful elegant experience.
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We did a recording session with Lev for a new song we are producing, and he nailed it. He was open to doing multiple takes with different variations until we got everything that we needed, and then some. He is very professional and friendly, his playing is on point, and we will be working with him in the future for sure.
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Lev was amazing!! He is very talented!! Would highly recommend!!
Lev made our wedding so special. Such a beautiful violinist, I couldn’t have booked a better vendor.
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Great violinist, professional, on time. Would definitely recommend
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Lev was great. Thanks Lev for making sour event special.
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Excellent performance. On time. Very professional. Best priced quote for event.
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He got on time and his performance was great. He played a very beautiful songs and also hard ones (other languages) that are not common but he did it! Totally recommend!
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He made our wedding feel elegant and beautiful ! Very kind man and knows his music :)
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Lev was amazing! He was super easy to communicate with and made our special day even more memorable. Everything was perfect!
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Lev is a very gifted and talented violinist. I enjoyed that we had a musician at our party for the extra special.
I contacted Lev about a surprise serenade for my parent's 40th wedding anniversary and from the start of our conversation to the day of the event, he was wonderful about communicating and accommodating the requested songs I sent to him. Very professional and an incredible violinist. HIGHLY recommend Lev for any and all events!
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Lev played for my wedding ceremony at the Dallas Arboretum this past weekend! He was right on queue without pre-rehearsing. The music was flawless and many guests commented on how beautiful his playing was. Also, leading up to the event Lev was very flexible and accommodating. He really made our event special. I would definitely hire him again! Thank you Lev!
He was on time. Very professional
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He play well and followed all my request. Great violinist
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The violin sounded amazing in the songs are perfectly performed. Lev was on time and setup without any hassle. We didn’t do a rehearsal but he still had music timed to the ceremony perfectly, he learned a song to play for us at our request but unfortunately our officiant never queued him to play it. I have no doubt it would have been beautiful. I would definitely recommend booking him if you want a stress-free and beautiful performance
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What a wonderful Christmas gift. I was able to give my family........ The gift of music!! Thank you very much to Lev. He plays the violin absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend hiring Mr. Ryadchenko for your next event.
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Mr. Ryadchenko was amazing for our daughter's wedding.
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Lev was a true professional! His repertoire of music for my Thanksgiving Day dinner was perfect. I could not have been more pleased.
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Lev was the best choice I could have made. He is very talented and easy to work with. He had suggestions to help me make this surprise performance the best possible.
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It was a surprise for my husband.Lev was on time and very professional.He played so beautiful.Thank you.
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Lev stayed in contact the entire time and was very communicative. He showed up early to ensure everything would go smoothly. I would highly recommend him, he is an excellent violinist and deserves a booking.
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Lev was absolutely amazing for our wedding! He was on time, professional, and played beautiful music for us to walk down the aisle to. I highly recommend booking Lev for your event!
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Lev played for my mom's surprise 70th birthday. He was absolutely fantastic and my mom LOVED his performance. He showed up on time, was dressed to impress, and played beautifully. It was an evening my mom will always remember. I highly recommend Lev. Thank you, Lev, for making my mom's bday so special.
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Lev did an excellent job playing for my daughter's microwedding in Tulsa. It was the perfect accompaniment to our ceremony and dances and Lev is very professional! We highly recommend having him play for you.
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Thanks alot for showing up on time. Goodluck for the future events
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I had a family member unexpectedly pass away. I knew she would love a violinist. I found Lev! Actually chose him because his quote was the lowest. Communication with him was amazing. He was prompt, unintrusive and kind. We love him and I know she did.
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Lev arrived early, dressed immaculate and then began promptly on time, played for two dinner sittings.
His talent is amazing and he added elegance and class to our candlelight dinners. He was the special ingredient that made the night extra special. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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Lev was very accommodating and played beautifully. We received many compliments from guests on the music. Thanks!
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Lev showed up a little early to get acquainted. He preformed for a group of widows at a luncheon that we were hosting. He played while they ate as a great background music, receiving numerous ovations. He mixed his playlist from classical to modern and was well received. He is a very talented player and his renditions was great. Would really consider him again for a similar event.
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I highly recommend working with Lev. He was prompt and took appropriate initiative in getting himself set up and playing. His sound was classic and enchanting. Our event was non-traditional in many ways, yet Lev took it all in stride, took cues from the environment, and exquisitely enhanced a beautiful day. Thank you, Lev!
Lev did a super job and we couldn't be happier! He's amazing, and just so kind and professional. His music was so beautiful :) It just touched everyone's heart at the wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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Lev Ryadchenko was the perfect for our opening reception. Thank you for the beautiful music!
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He was wonderful! The music sounded so pretty in the church!
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Absolutely excellent!!
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Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Set List
Classical:
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Ave Maria - Schubert
Air on the G String - Bach
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Meditation by Thais - Massanet
Minuet - Boccherini
Hornpipe from the Water Music - Handel
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Minuet No. 1 in G - Bach
Minuet No. 2 in G - Bach
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
Largo from Winter - Vivaldi
Gavotte - Gossec
The Swan from Carnival of the Animals - Saint-Saens
Amazing Grace
Simple Gifts - Copland
Arioso - Bach
Minuet in G - Beethoven
Rondeau - Mouret
Londonderry Air - Grainger
Pop:
Beauty and the Beast (Disney)
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
What a Wonderful World
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Moon River
All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
You Raise Me Up
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Adore You - Miley Cyrus
Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Yellow - Coldplay
Paradise - Coldplay
Marry You - Bruno Mars
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
L.O.V.E. - Frank Sinatra
Halo - Beyonce
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Turning Page - Sleeping At Last
Jazz:
Autumn Leaves
Fly Me to the Moon
Beyond The Sea
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
It’s Only A Paper Moon
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Pennies From Heaven
Till There Was You
All Of Me
Dream a Little Dream of Me
The Way You Look Tonight
Wave
Christmas:
The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Frosty the Snowman
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
A Holly Jolly Christmas
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Silent Night
The Messiah Medley
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Greensleeves (What Child is This?)
***These are just the most popular songs that I've played. More repertoire can be learned as requested!***