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Anna Piotrowski, Violinist
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $100-1500
Overview
Anna Piotrowski brings a high level of experience and professionalism to any event. In her 23 years of playing the violin, she has had opportunities to perform all genres and styles of music. She can accommodate any song request you may have, and can perform as a soloist or as part of an ensemble (string duo, trio, quartet, etc.). Anna sincerely enjoys being able to cultivate the atmosphere you have in mind through her music, and looks forward to working with you on your vision!
11 Reviews
Anna was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was easy to communicate with and her performance was perfect. Can't recommend her enough! Thank you Anna!!!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Camden! It was a pleasure to be able to add music to your proposal. It was such a lovely location and idea. Best wishes to you both!
Anna was phenomenal and added so much elegance to our ceremony. She was extremely responsive which helped a ton with planning. As someone who is not familiar with wedding music or how things should flow, she walked us through this and helped us figure out the perfect ceremony music for our wedding. I couldn't have asked for better music on our big day!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to perform for your wedding and I’m so happy I could add something to your special day. It was a beautiful venue and ceremony! Best wishes to you!
Anna and her cellist partner (I don't recall his name) performed for our wedding on Oct 24, 2020 at The Zachary Hotel balcony.
From start to finish everything was smooth sailing with Anna. I discovered Gigsalad and sent out my request, within minutes Anna replied with her availability and a very reasonable offer. After listening to her demo video I knew she was the one for our wedding!
We specially requested Metallica - Nothing Else Matters (long live metal 🤘) for our procession music and they killed it!
I will definitely book Anna again for future events.
Thank you so much for making our ceremony whole.
Classical Duo
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Rachel! I had a blast playing for your wedding (especially with the Metallica request 😁) and you were so easy to work with! Best wishes and congratulations again.
Anna was an incredible addition to our wedding ceremony, playing traditional & modern selections throughout our special day. She even added personal requests throughout the ceremony that were learned just for our occasion...Anna was very responsive, professional but above all, talented in her music. Highly recommend Anna for anyone’s special occasion!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to provide music for such a special event. Congratulations again on a beautiful day!
Anna played the violin during our wedding proposal. She was so professional, accommodating and easy to work with. The music was so beautiful and made the whole experience so special. She played the exact songs I requested and it sounded amazing. Highly recommend her for your special occasion!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Ashley! It was an absolute joy to work with you and be able to perform for such a special occasion. So happy for you both - congrats!
Photos from this event
Anna is an incredibly talented violinist!
We hired Anna to play violin during the ceremony at our wedding. We were initially only going to have the DJ play instrumental music during our ceremony, but ended up deciding to have a violinist instead and it was the best decision! We still had the DJ play some piano back tracks, but Anna blew away our guests. One close friend came up to my mom after the ceremony and said "as soon as the violinist touched her bow to the instrument, I had goosebumps from my feet to my head." Don't hesitate to hire Anna! Nothing quite compares to the "live violin" flare :)
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! I was so happy to be able to perform for your wedding and am happy to hear it enhanced the event :)
Anna was so easy to work with. Every song I requested she was able to play, she is super responsive and the wedding was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend using her if you are looking for a professional, elegant & perfect wedding ceremony!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you! I truly enjoyed being able to perform at your wedding. Best wishes to you!
Anna was very accommodating to my relocation plans due to COVID closure at original location! The set up was perfect along the River. We pulled up in Kayak and listened to our wedding song being performed by Anna. Such a beautiful version. Our first experience with a Violinist and is was perfect! I highly recommend Anna! Thank you for being the highlight of our anniversary celebration :)
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you! I had a great time performing for you!
Photos from this event
She played very well
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thanks so much, Lana! I had a great time performing at your wedding. Best wishes to you!
She was very sweet and professional!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you! I had a great time playing at the Valentines Day event and loved hearing people sing along with songs they knew :) best wishes to you!
I am writing this review to show my deepest and most sincere gratitude for Anna's performance at our wedding on November 16, 2019. She played our reception cocktail hour just beautifully and many of our guests commented on how wonderful the experience was for them. It truly took the event to another level of class and sophistication.
This was my first experience with the GIG Connection and we have already spoke about it to our friends. We will definitely work with her again!
Thank you for everything!
AJ Jennings
Classical Duo
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you, AJ! I had a great time performing at your event and wish you all the best.
Booking Info
What to Expect
If I am hired to perform at your event, you will have a polished and professional performance either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble. I can perform any genre of music and can accommodate specific requests!
About
Anna Piotrowski is an active performer and educator in the Chicagoland area. She is currently a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, as well as a full time Strings Teacher at St. Benedict Preparatory School in Chicago. Other professional engagements include performances with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and New World Symphony, as well as opportunities to perform in theatre productions, studio recording sessions, weddings, and corporate events. In addition to her teaching position, Ms. Piotrowski has been a guest adjudicator for Solo and Ensemble competitions and maintains a studio of private students.
Ms. Piotrowski holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance with a minor in Performing Arts Management from the University of Michigan, where she studied with Aaron Berofsky. She continued her studies at DePaul University as a student of Ilya Kaler, where she received her Master of Music in Violin Performance. During her time in school, she held title chairs with the Dearborn Symphony and the Kankakee Valley Symphony.
Previously, Ms. Piotrowski has spent summers attending the Blackburn Academy at Festival Napa Valley, Britten-Pears Young Artist Program, National Repertory Orchestra, and Round Top Festival Institute, among others.
Additional Booking Notes
If performing outside, I require cover for protection from direct sunlight or precipitation, as both are harmful for string instruments.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| March 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| December 31, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Personal Occasion |
| November 22, 2020 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 24, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 22, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 18, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 25, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Surprise |
| August 08, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Surprise |
| July 17, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 06, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 13, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Set List
Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Angel of Music from Phantom of the Opera -Andrew Lloyd Webber
Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Think of Me from Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Problem - Ariana Grande
Stuck with U - Ariana Grande/Justin Bieber
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Blackbird - The Beatles
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Halo - Beyonce
The Story - Brandi Carlile
From This Moment On - Celine Dion
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Prelude from Te Deum - Charpentier
A Couple of Forevers - Chrisette Michele
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Speechless - Dan + Shay
Clair de Lune - Debussy
La Vie En Rose - Édith Piaf, Louiguy
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Shake it Out - Florence and the Machine
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
I Love You Baby - Frank Sinatra
Air from The Water Music - Handel
Bourree from The Water Music - Handel
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Hornpipe 1 from The Water Music - Handel
Hornpipe 2 from The Water Music - Handel
La Paix from The Royal Fireworks Music - Handel
Largo from Xerxes - Handel
Le Rejouissance from The Royal Fireworks Music - Handel
You're So Cool (from True Romance) - Hans Zimmer
I Loved Her First - Heartland
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United
Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
Air on the G String - J.S. Bach
Arioso - J.S. Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
Ave Maria - J.S. Bach/Gounod
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat) - Jason Derulo
All of Me - John Legend
Imagine - John Lennon
Into The Unknown (from Frozen 2) - Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; arr. Taylor Davis
Flower Duet from Lakme - L. Delibes
The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story) - Leonard Bernstein
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
How Far I'll Go (from Moana) - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs
Like a Prayer - Madonna
Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Rondo - Mouret
Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 - Mozart
Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 - Mozart
Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate - Mozart
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Still Into You - Paramore
Sunflower - Post Malone
Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Dancing on My Own - Robyn
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Truly, Madly, Deeply - Savage Garden
Ave Maria - Schubert
Paint a Vulgar Picture - The Smiths
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Begin Again - Taylor Swift
Cornelia Street - Taylor Swift
Amazing Grace - Traditional
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
Allegro from Spring - Vivaldi
Largo from Winter - Vivaldi
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Setup Requirements
Armless chair(s)
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