Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone

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Deerfield, IL

Starts at $150 per hour

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

Classy, reliable violin solo player (or playing in a dynamic duo – with piano, keyboard or accordion player, both – Moscow Conservatory graduates) for corporate and private parties, weddings, and romantic occasions, Maestro Igor Antipov is a fantastic, thrilling performer playing different music genres - from classical to popular to jazz and country - with perfect technique and passion. Your special event will turn into an unforgettable action, feeling together with Igor and basking in charming sounds of his music. His technical and sound equipment makes him second to none financially as a one-man orchestra, and all at the price of one. Nobody can beat it!


Reviews

15 reviews

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Angela S.

August 15, 2026
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Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Performance

We hired Igor to play for our wedding ceremony entrance and could not believe how beautifully he played. The moment was already so beautiful and he somehow elevated it more, and made it feel magical. Words cannot describe how amazing it was and how much it added to the moment. If you are thinking of booking him, do not give it a second thought. You will not regret it and you will remember it for the rest of your life.

Hired as: Violinist


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Charlotte S.

August 12, 2026
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The violinist was outstanding.

The violinist was outstanding. He played the music I requested. He was very entertaining. His music was beautiful. My guest amazed by his wonderful performance.

Hired as: Strolling Violinist


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Diane J.

August 10, 2026
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Perfect addition to the wedding ceremony!

Igor was fantastic! The sound of the violin playing was perfection. Received many compliments from the wedding guests.

Hired as: Violinist


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Brian R.

May 20, 2026
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Perfection

Just an absolutely wonderful violinist and person. We received many compliments and I would recommend to anyone.

Hired as: Violinist


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Alaina R.

March 16, 2026
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Great addition to our party

Igor was a pleasure to work with! He was responsive to messages, showed up with more than enough time to setup so that he was ready to go for the booking stat time. The music was beautiful, and really enhanced my mother's birthday party. I'd recommend Igor to everyone.

Hired as: Violinist

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Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone

Thank you, Alaina! Happy Birthday, and the best wishes to your wonderful mom!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $150 per hour

Languages: English, Russian

Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes

What to expect

I play alone with recorded accompaniment, so you will hear "full size" music. I have all necessary equipment for playing indoors or outdoors venues. I have a big experience of playing for different kind of events, and I can help customers to choose an appropriate music. If needed something specific I can learn your favorite tune, especially if you provide a sheet music in advance.

About

Classy, reliable violin solo player (or playing in a dynamic duo – with piano, keyboard or accordion player, both – Moscow Conservatory graduates) for corporate and private parties, weddings, and romantic occasions, Maestro Igor Antipov is a fantastic, thrilling performer playing different music genres - from classical to popular to jazz and country - with perfect technique and passion.

I. Antipov's colleagues are fine, high caliber full-time professional musicians fluent in music, from Bach and Mozart to Chopin, from the Beatles and Duke Ellington to Broadway musicals and more!
Maestro Antipov played as a soloist and as a member of string groups with the "Russian Camerata" and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, having performed in the famed Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and in the Moscow Conservatory, participated in multiple prestigious European competitions of violinists and very prestigious international Music Festivals (German and Austrian Mozart festivals etc.)

Antipov's professional credits spans over 35 years, having performed in Russia and Poland, Ukraine and Israel, Moldova and Hungary, Armenia and all the Baltic states to name a few, and many major halls in the US including great cities and suburban towns.

Your special event will turn into an unforgettable action, feeling together with Igor
(and his duo partner, if playing together) and basking in charming sounds of his music.

Additional booking notes

I bring my own sound equipment. Power outlet close to me is desirable.

Upcoming booked events

December 2026

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

•

Lemont, IL

Past booked events

August 2026

09

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Chicago, IL

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Salem, WI

July 2026

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Melrose Park, IL

May 2026

17

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Lake Zurich, IL

March 2026

15

Sunday

Birthday Party

11:00am - 1:30pm

•

Skokie, IL

October 2025

31

Friday

House Party

8:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Arlington Heights, IL

15

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Lake Forest, IL

September 2025

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

West Bend, WI

October 2023

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

North Chicago, IL

March 2023

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Menomonee Falls, WI

October 2022

14

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Skokie, IL

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Downers Grove, IL

June 2022

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:15pm

•

Riverside, IL

May 2022

27

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Chesterton, IN

October 2021

23

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Geneva, IL

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Milwaukee, WI

August 2021

28

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Deerfield, IL

July 2021

31

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Lake Zurich, IL

April 2021

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00pm - 11:30pm

•

Chicago, IL

August 2020

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

•

Hales Corners, WI

August 2018

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Edgerton, WI

Set list

List for a Wedding:
1. Canon (Johann Pachelbel)
2. Trumpet Tune (Henry Purcell)
3. Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)
4. Prelude from Te Deum (Marc-Antoine Charpentier)
5. Arioso (J.S. Bach)
6. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
7. Largo from Winter (Antonio Vivaldi)
8. Air on the G String (J.S. Bach)
9. Rondeau (Jean Joseph Mouret)
10. Bridal Chorus (Richard Wagner)
11. Ave Maria (Franz Schubert)
12. Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod)
13. Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
14. Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (G.F. Handel)
15. Wedding March (Felix Mendelssohn)
16. Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach) Selections from The Water Music (G.F. Handel)
17. Air • 18. Bourree • 19. Hornpipe 1 • 20. Hornpipe 2
21. Le Rejouissance from The Royal Fireworks Music (G.F. Handel)
22. Wachet auf (J.S. Bach)
23. Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate (W.A. Mozart)
24. Andante from Piano Concerto #21 (W.A. Mozart)
25. Panis angelicus (Cesar Franck)

This list is for a wedding. Of course, my repertoire is much, much bigger! :)

Influences and inspiration

David Ojstrakh, Stephen Grappelli

Setup requirements

Power outlet and 2 chairs.

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