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Anna Piotrowski, Violinist
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $100-1500
Overview
Anna Piotrowski brings a high level of experience and professionalism to any event. In her 25 years of playing the violin, she has had opportunities to perform a multitude of genres and styles of music. She can accommodate many of the song requests 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!
28 Reviews
Anna preformed beautifully. Our clients were very pleased.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! I'm glad they enjoyed it - I had fun performing for them as well!
Anna was amazing! From our first conversation to the day of, she was kind and flexible with our many changes. She played beautifully and I would definitely recommend her to anyone I can! Our guests really enjoyed listening to her. I'm so glad that I found her!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Rebecca! It was an honor to perform for your wedding, and I'm glad you enjoyed the music. Best to you both!
❤️💋❤️💋💋 Anna thank you for making my sister bridal show a success. You are so talented and we feel a gift to us! Very professional and beautiful!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Shauna! I loved being able to celebrate with you all through music. Best wishes to you all!
I was recommended Anna through a mutual friend, so I was not familiar with her at all before this experience. I reached out to book her for a friend’s proposal and it could not have gone better if she tried. She’s got it all: a lengthy catalogue of songs to choose from (both classics and new stuff), speaker system with complimentary backing tracks, foot petal for other finishing touches on the sound, you name it. It sounds cliché, but we could not be more pleased with how it all turned out. For the quality of performance provided, this is a steal. To top it all off- she is the sweetest, bubbly person. Her warm personality really contributed to the experience, as it was very small and intimate. I’m normally terrible about remembering to leave reviews for things, but this was absolutely a priority to write. I can’t recommend her enough.
Will absolutely be booking her again the next chance I get.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Drew! You were so easy and wonderful to work with and it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of this occasion!
Anna was excellent! We had a small, intimate wedding and she played beautifully for our guests before, during and after our ceremony. Everyone loved her presence during our celebration of love. Best choice ever!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Dana! It was an honor to be a part of your celebration and I’m so glad you enjoyed the music. Best wishes to you both!
She did so wonderful at our wedding and made it one of a kind.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Aubrey! It was a pleasure to perform for your wedding and I’m glad everyone enjoyed the music. Best wishes to you both!
Anna went above and beyond for our wedding ceremony. She gave quick responses and was able to play any song I requested. She was very nice and professional and affordable. Most importantly her music was absolutely beautiful ad romantic. It was the perfect touch to our ceremony. Book her now!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Bianca! It was a pleasure to perform for your wedding and I’m glad you enjoyed the music. Best wishes!
Anna was one of the highlights of our beautiful wedding. Not only is she a talented violinist, she was very responsive, friendly, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. She played for our cocktail hour and dinner and the music was absolutely beautiful! I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a musician for your big day.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Natalie! I’m grateful to have played a part in your special day, and I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the music. Best wishes to you both!
Anna is an awesome violinist! Her music made our son’s wedding proposal truly a memorable event. Passerby’s gathered to hear Anna’s beautiful music amidst the lovely backdrop of the Crystal Gardens. Throughout the process Anna was professional and pleasant. She was very flexible with the music selections and creatively wove in contemporary music to her playlist to meet our needs. When inclement weather prompted a venue change, Anna rose to the occasion! She was prompt, pleasant and responsive. We will definitely book Anna again! Thank you again Anna for making the day even more special.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! It was such a beautiful and thoughtful proposal and I was glad to be a part of it. I know the weather is very hard to predict in Chicago, so no worries with the location change. Best wishes to you all!
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Anna was so great to work with. She was super responsive and the music was wonderful. I highly recommend her for any event.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you, Matt! I loved being a part of such a special ceremony and connecting with you all again! Best wishes to you all.
Anna made our proposal extra special.
Violinist
Ana was amazing and awesome she was on time she was so professional she was great will definitely book her again for any future events she is my number one thank you so much
Violinist
Anna played as a surprise serenade to my husband at a outdoor restaurant- it was perfect and she responded so quickly to all of my inquiries!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thanks, Melissa! I’m glad I could help make your night special. Best wishes!
Ana was amazing and awesome she was on time she was so professional she was great will definitely book her again for any future events she is my number one thank you so much
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! It was so fun to be a part of that special moment. Best wishes!
Anna performed beautifully for the proposal event and truly made the moment magical. Her professionalism, talent and character made for a smooth experience. She was very easy to work with and really outdid herself with the custom song requests. I highly recommended Anna for anyone looking to add an elegant touch to their event.
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much! I loved being able to be a part of such an intimate and special event. The whole proposal was so thoughtful! Best wishes to you both.
Anna was responsive, courteous, and most importantly: amazingly talented. She responded to my requests and messages very promptly and she made the entire process so easy. She even took the time to record and send me previews of the songs I requested. She made a special day even more special with her talent. Thanks Anna!
Violinist
Response from Anna Piotrowski, Violinist:
Thank you so much, Victor! It was an honor to be included in such a thoughtful and beautiful proposal. Best wishes to you both!
The mood Wednesday evening seemed a bit low key , although the gorgeous almost spring like weather was inviting and the music inside was otherworldly and pellucid.
Anna is vibrant, pulsing and pleasant. Her tracks and playlist ranges from current to old and having her played Por Una Cabeza( track from Scent of a Woman) was a treat . She dazzles , her fingering was fluid and amazingly deft .
Thank you for sharing your talent to us , we love your style , you are simply amazing .
Violinist
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!
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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
Price Range: $100-1500
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Website: Visit website
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 many different genres of music and can accommodate specific requests!
About
Anna Piotrowski is an active performer and educator in the Chicagoland area. She recently concluded her membership with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and she teaches Strings full time at St. Benedict Preparatory School. Other professional engagements include performances with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 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. She also was a substitute member of the New World Symphony from 2016-2021.
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
| May 26, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
| June 04, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 08, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 26, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 28, 2022 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| March 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 05, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 25, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 21, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 20, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 17, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 27, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| May 29, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 23, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 23, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Surprise |
| April 17, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Surprise |
| April 16, 2021 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 30, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
| March 26, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
| 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
Someone Like You - Adele
Turning Tables - Adele
A Whole New World from Aladdin - Alan Menken
Tale As Old As Time from Beauty and The Beast - Alan Menken
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
So This Is Love from Cinderella - Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston, Mack David
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
Into You - Ariana Grande
Moonlight - Ariana Grande
One Last Time - Ariana Grande
POV - Ariana Grande
Problem - Ariana Grande
Side to Side - Ariana Grande
Stuck with U - Ariana Grande/Justin Bieber
Levels - Avicii
Wake Me Up - Avicii
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Blackbird - The Beatles
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman - Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Never Enough from The Greatest Showman - Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Eastside - Benny Blanco, Halsey, Khalid
Halo - Beyonce
Vienna - Billy Joel
The Story - Brandi Carlile
Leave the Door Open - Bruno Mars
Marry You - Bruno Mars
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
You Are The Reason - Calum Scott
Summer - Calvin Harris
This is What You Came For - Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna
Havana - Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug
Senorita - Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes
Por Una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel
From This Moment On - Celine Dion
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
The Prayer - Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
Prelude from Te Deum - Charpentier
A Couple of Forevers - Chrisette Michele
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
Con Calma - Daddy Yankee
Best Part - Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.
Get You - Daniel Caesar feat. Kali Uchis
Speechless - Dan + Shay
Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Anyone - Demi Lovato
Cool for the Summer - Demi Lovato
Met Him Last Night - Demi Lovato feat. Ariana Grande
Kissing You from Romeo and Juliet - Des'ree
Break My Heart - Dua Lipa
Love Again - Dua Lipa
In My Feelings - Drake
September - Earth, Wind, & Fire
La Vie En Rose - Édith Piaf, Louiguy
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Nancy Mulligan - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Burn - Ellie Goulding
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Súbeme La Radio - Enrique Iglesias
At Last - Etta James
Shake it Out - Florence and the Machine
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Blue Moon - Frank Sinatra
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Like I Want You - Giveon
Feel Good - Gryffin & Illenium Feat. Daya
All You Need To Know - Gryffin & Slander Feat.Calle Lehmann
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
What a Beautiful Name - 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 or Schubert
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher- Jackie Wilson
You Make It Easy - Jason Aldean
Savage Love - Jason Derulo
Amen - John Adams
All of Me - John Legend
Imagine - John Lennon
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
Anyone - Justin Bieber
Peaches - Justin Bieber Feat. Giveon, Daniel Caesar
All of the Lights - Kanye West
Location - Khalid
Stay - The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
Dancing in the Moonlight - King Harvest
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
Truth Hurts - Lizzo
Despacito - Luis Fonsi
Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs
Like a Prayer - Madonna
Hawái - Maluma
I See The Light from Tangled - Mandy Moore
Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
Let Me Love You - Mario
Memories - Maroon 5
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
All I Do Is Dream of You - Michael Buble
Midnight Sky - Miley Cyrus
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
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Still Into You - Paramore
Happy - Pharrell
Heaven - Pink Sweat$
Fireball - Pitbull
Timber - Pitbull feat. Ke$ha
Sunflower - Post Malone
Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna
Stay - Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
Dancing on My Own - Robyn
Latch - Sam Smith
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Truly, Madly, Deeply - Savage Garden
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Turning Page - Sleeping at Last
Paint a Vulgar Picture - The Smiths
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Begin Again - Taylor Swift
Cornelia Street - Taylor Swift
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift or Bridgerton version
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Amazing Grace - Traditional
DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love - Usher feat. Pitbull
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
Allegro from Spring - Vivaldi
Largo from Winter - Vivaldi
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Earned It - The Weeknd
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
River Flows in You - Yiruma
Influences & Inspiration
My classical violin influences include Leonidas Kavakos, Hilary Hahn, Itzhak Perlman, David Oistrakh, and many others! Violinists such as Ezinma and Black Violin are also inspirations to me.
Setup Requirements
Armless chair(s)
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