- Park Ridge, IL
- Violinist
- $300 – $1,600 per event
Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone
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
Angela S.
August 15, 2026Beautiful 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
Charlotte S.
August 12, 2026The 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
Diane J.
August 10, 2026Perfect 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
Brian R.
May 20, 2026Perfection
Just an absolutely wonderful violinist and person. We received many compliments and I would recommend to anyone.
Hired as: Violinist
Alaina R.
March 16, 2026Great 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
Full Size Music, Even If I Play Alone
Thank you, Alaina! Happy Birthday, and the best wishes to your wonderful mom!
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.
Services offered
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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