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Arioso Strings

Minneapolis, MN

Starts at $325

Violinist

Travels nationwide

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Violin & Ballet for a Senior community audience in Minnetonka.

Electric Violin is a fun, modern, engaging option!

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Overview

Twin Cities professional violinist Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara can be heard as both Classical Violinist and Electric Violinist as well as performing with fabulous colleagues. With 25 years of experience of performing professionally, you will appreciate the sound, customer service, attention to detail, professional attire and the option of top trending pop/modern music or traditional/Classical music. The music at your event will be memorable!

•Classical Solo Violin
•Solo Violin with engaging pop/modern and classical backing tracks
•Electric violin with engaging pop/modern backing tracks
•Violin & Piano
•Violin & Guitar
•2 Violins
•Violin & Flute
•Violin & Cello
•Violin & Bass

Reviews

69 reviews

Deniz S.

August 9, 2023

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Beautiful musicians

Natalie and her fellow musicians were incredible. We hired them for my father’s funeral and they played beautifully. They played all the prices we requested. My father was Turkish and they even learned a song from Turkey. Highly recommend.

Hired as: String Trio

Arioso Strings

Dear Deniz,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for including us. It was an honor to play such beautiful music for your family as a tribute to your music loving father. The service and music were all so special.

Warmly,
Natalie

Steven N.

February 5, 2023

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Five stars are not enough!

Professional, Talented, Kind, Courteous, Delightful, Responsive. When you reach out to this Extremely talented musician, you will receive more than you expected. She learned a piece that was requested just for this event.
This was truly an incredible experience. Thank You
I gave a five star rating, but she is the “sixth” star!

Hired as: Violinist

Arioso Strings

Dear Steven,

What a beautiful evening to be part of! Thank you so much for hiring me to be a musical surprise and for your kind words about the music. It was such a pleasure to work with you and to meet the lovely couple!

All my best,
Natalie

Kate B.

November 3, 2022

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Fantastic!

If I could give Natalie 6 stars, I would! She was lovely to work with and is incredibly talented. Highly recommend her for any event, big or small.

Hired as: Violinist

Arioso Strings

Thank you so much, Kate! I loved playing electric violin for you all. What a great group of people and stunning space! You did a fantastic job putting the event together! Hope to work with you again sometime!

Amy G.

October 6, 2026

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Made my dreams come true

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to walk down the aisle to young and beautiful by Lana Del Rey, specifically with a violin. This song is very meaningful to me as my childhood best friend who is no longer with us introduced me to Lana. Hearing this live was really touching, and it brought many to tears, including myself. It was by far the most magical moment of my life- and I will never forget it, and it was all possible due to Arioso Strings and Natalie’s talent-Not to mention our Cantor, Ali Wulf, and pianist Chris Angel. What an incredible day, thank you.

Hired as: Violinist

Teresa G.

August 25, 2026

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Do it!

Book Natalie for your event. The event wouldn’t have been the same without her glorious music as the backdrop. I cannot thank her enough! Professional, kind, communicative, and top notch musician!

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $325

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

Unions: AFM

What to expect

-Professional, engaging music.
-Easy, prompt communication.
-Professional equipment for amplifying violin, string ensemble or even your officiant.
-A music planning wrap up phone call 3-4 weeks before the big day to walk through music details.

Additional Info:

Arioso Strings clients will enjoy high quality beautiful music from our group. All of our musicians perform and teach for a living so we know you will love our sound and attention to detail. Aiming to have every part of your booking straight forward, we send over transparent pricing, guide you in selecting music and deliver precise timing of music at your event. Arioso Strings musicians only require armless chairs at your event, shade/covering at outdoor events and a rain backup plan if no covering. If you’re looking for that new, fresh pop/modern sound that is popular in most Metropolitan areas, look no further! We offer solo violin (acoustic or electric) playing your favorite pop/modern/jazz/oldies with backing tracks which is rare to find in MN because it requires high-quality equipment and an extensive number of backing tracks. For clients, it’s the difference between a solo violin playing on its own, unaccompanied OR having a beautiful, vibrant harmony with the violin.

About

Arioso Strings founder & violinist Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara has been performing at weddings and events for 25+ years. Arioso Strings musicians are full-time professional artists and affiliated with the Twin Cities Musicians Union.

Services offered

Violinist Chamber Orchestra Classical Ensemble One Man Band Pop Music 1990s Era Entertainment Holiday Entertainment Broadway Style Entertainment Classical Duo String Quartet String Trio Interactive Performer Strolling Violinist Funeral Music 2000s Era Entertainment Corporate Entertainment Tea Party

Upcoming booked events

September 2028

29

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 7:00pm

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St Paul, MN

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Minneapolis, MN

28

Sunday

House Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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St Paul, MN

19

Friday

Wedding Engagement

5:30pm - 6:00pm

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Minneapolis, MN

June 2024

16

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 12:30pm

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St Paul, MN

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

6:00pm - 6:45pm

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Minneapolis, MN

13

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Mayer, MN

September 2023

02

Saturday

29

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

12:00pm - 12:30pm

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Stillwater, MN

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

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Somerset, WI

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Grant, MN

Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara First Violin and Music Coordinator

Dave Carbonara Double Bass and Cello

Influences and inspiration

Vitamin String Quartet, Tokyo String Quartet, Emerson String Quartet

Setup requirements

Armless chair for each musician

Adequate lighting

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