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Karen Chinery
3
Violinist
(2 Reviews)
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Halstead, East of England
Performs: Worldwide
From: £200
Based In: Halstead, East of England
Performs: Worldwide
From: £200
I am an experienced violinist who can offer a variety of styles including, pop, musical theatre and popular classics. I am happy to play solo or as part of an ensemble.
Description
I am happy to play completely solo at any event, either acoustic or amplified.
I am also willing to provide and play with backing tracks.
I am happy to join other musicians to form a string quartet or other ensemble.
I am willing to accommodate any specific advance music requests and tailor my music to any specific genres.
My styles are wide ranging including light classical, traditional, jazz, musical theatre and popular music..
Reviews (2 Reviews)
Karen Chinery - Violinist - Halstead, East of England
Event Location: Coggeshall, Colchester
Event Type: Wedding
2nd August 2025
Hi Karen, just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at my wedding, it was such a magical day and all the guests absolutely loved it! Also wanted to give a special thank you for staying for extra time, we really appreciated it - you even got some of my guests to dance which is so rare in our family haha. Would absolutely recommend you to anyone who asks!
Karen Chinery - Violinist - Halstead, East of England
Event Location: Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk
Event Type: Wedding
10th May 2025
Hi Karen,
We just wanted to send you an email to thank you so much for playing so beautifully at our wedding! Your music really added a special element to our service that made it so memorable for our guests and us! You are fantastic at what you do and we are so appreciative of your craft and skill.
Best wishes and many thanks,
Lewis and Emily
Experience
I have worked all my life as a semi professional violinist playing in many pit bands for musical theatre, String quartets and other orchestral ensembles. I have worked with Russell Watson providing a backing string quartet and performed at the Albert Hall in London. I have played for many weddings & funerals.
Suitable for
Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception
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