My name is Concetta Abbate. I'm a classically trained violinist who crosses genres of folk, jazz and popular music to create unique musical experiences for a variety of events! I'm also a trained singer and hold a unique skill of both singing and playing violin. I have more than a decade of experience performing in the NYC Metro region as a soloist at venues such as American Folk Art Museum, Rubin Art Museum and Sheen Center for Performing Arts. As a composer and arranger I create elegant arrangements of popular songs that are tailored to your musical preferences. I also work with a variety of musicians to create larger chamber ensembles for events.
Talented, graceful, prompt and a good value.
Response from The Concetta Ensemble:
Thank you so much Jon! It was an honor and privilege to play for this event.
I used Concetta for my proposal and she was great. I had a couple of songs I wanted played but left it to her to fill in the gaps and she did it perfectly. Concetta was super friendly and very communicative. My fiancé loved the whole experience. Thanks Concetta!
Response from The Concetta Ensemble:
Congratulations again! Such a pleasure to be a part of this special event 🎻
I needed a violin/viola player to record the string parts on several of my recordings. I asked around on Facebook and I was recommended Concetta by several local musicians. She was such a pleasure to work with and came to the session on time and prepared. I was amazed that she nailed every part in one or two takes, and even took time to improve the parts by adding extra layers. Her love for music is infectious and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking to collaborate on a musical project.
If you want the perfect romantic music for your proposal, look no further than Concetta. Professional, talented, and beautifully heartfelt! We love her!
Response from The Concetta Ensemble:
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🎻 🎶
I'm from the UK and contacted Concetta as I was planning to propose to my girlfriend. I asked Concetta performed Bygone Days from the Porco Rosso soundtrack. In the days leading up to the performance, she had really helpful suggestions on how to really make an impact with the performance. On the day itself, she arrived early was super friendly. The performance itself was absolutely beautiful. Everyone loved it! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a violinist. Many thanks Concetta!
Concetta made it all happen for my engagement. I would book her again in a heartbeat.
Meeting Concetta was a delight. Her performance was excellent, and she delivered on every detail we discussed. I highly recommend her for any corporate event, parties, or celebrations. Or perhaps to enjoy one of her many ensembles happening in the tri-state area. Thanks Again Concetta for a wonderful experience!
Response from The Concetta Ensemble:
Thank you so much Steve! It was a pleasure working with you as well. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price Range: $800 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Can Provide Coverage if Necessary
Concetta Abbate brings a unique grace of elegance and intelligence to any event. She combines contemporary classical music with relatable, every day, sounds of folk, popular music and jazz to create an ambience of like no other. She is warm and friendly to work with and open to big, creative ideas.
Her presence, as a performer, is magnetic. She creates an intimate and reflexive connection with her audience. She combines visual aesthetic through her dress and movement to draw the audience in. Perfect for art galleries, museums, weddings, contemplative memorial services and other events.
She works with a variety of stings and woodwind players to create larger chamber ensembles for grand scale events.
Concetta Abbate is a classically trained violinist turned improviser and composer. (link hidden) describes her original performances as a mix of “Violin and delicate vocals that float between the worlds of Modern Classical, Neo-Folk, and poignant and poetic verse”
She has performed with ensembles in NY including PARK Quartet, Femmelody Chamber Music Collective and the Creative Music Orchestra. Her studio albums of her original music spanning genres of New Classical, Jazz, Experimental and Folk.
Her Dance and Film scores have been performed at Lincoln Center, the Fashion Film Festival of Milan as well as Theatre for the New City. Notable music composition residencies include TAKT Gallery in Berlin (2016 and 2018) as well as the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in Captiva Island, Florida (2019).
In 2014 she founded a Music Ed program called Teacup Music which provides sliding-scale music lessons to students in Brooklyn. Her teaching work has received funding from Brooklyn Arts Council, The Roothbert Fund and the Charles Mayer Foundation.
Concetta is a voting member of the Grammys Recording Academy. She holds degrees in Music, Education and Cultural Studies from Smith College (BA) as well as Columbia University (MA).
Abbate may perform both amplified as well as acoustic. She carries a wireless microphone for the violin so that she may move around the venue during performance.
Gear:
Violin- DPA Microphone
Voice- Audio Technica Microphone
Depends on Event
New York City, NY 
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