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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Smithfield, RI

$400-1500

Travels up to 60 miles

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Playing at 80th Birthday Party

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Playing Bridgerton, my own cover arrangement.

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Playing Taylor Swift Cover arranged by me

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Ave Maria by Schubert on Viola

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Graduation March - My Arrangement For Private Gig - TUFFS Graduate 2026

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Vivaldi Four Seasons, Summer, "Storm" (cell quality from home)

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Photo at one of the weddings I worked…

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Recent backyard wedding ceremony & cocktail hour.

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Camille & Mario’s Sweet Wedding Day @ Nuovo Cafe Rotunda

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Bat Mitzvah Coctail Hour - NC Photo Credit: Cynthia Viola

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My limited edition CD

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Soloist photo shoot for programs in 2025

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Two Violinists at a recent 100th Birthday Celebration of Former Professional Violinist. Huge honor!

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Themed Italian Dinner program for Assisted Living Community

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Thank you note from incredibly kind bereavement client.

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My Medal - Global Music Awards Winner

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I have 2 Bronze & 1 Silver Global Music Award Medals. This is my Silver one :).

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Universal Stars Music Competition - Gold Prize

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IMA Awards Finalists

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Surprise Proposal and Dance

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Wedding on 06/01/25 was at Unique Venue!

Overview

Hello, I'm a classical, modern, folk and ethnic violinist, composer, arranger and orchistrator. I'm available for weddings and all life events, including funerals. I also play piano as my 2nd instrument and recently self taught myself viola in matter of a half an hour. I'm a 3rd generation and lifelong musician having graduated Baku Conservatory in 1987 and spent much of my career on international stage as concert master and 1st violin. By profession, I'm a soloist and in past I had my own trio and quartet (abroad), although currently I don't have a trio, nor quartet I'm looking at creating one locally in the future.


Reviews

10 reviews

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Janne K.

September 26, 2023
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Gregory

Gregory played the violin for my mother’s birthday party! He was exceptional and everyone enjoyed the experience! He was professional, very communicative, and great to work with. We look forward to booking him for future events and recommend.

Hired as: Violinist

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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Janne and Family,
We are very grateful for your trusting Gregory with such joyous, important and milestone occasion.
We are so glad your Mom, your family and guests enjoyed what Gregory had to offer! It was incredible to witness him play all 3 instruments. You were also very wonderful to work with. We met so many incredible people and are also very grateful for your Mother's and Family hospitality! It would mean the world to Gregory (and team) to be hired in the future by your family or by your referral! That would essentially become the ultimate review and compliment.
Best wishes & big hello to your Mom & siblings!

Sincerely,

Gregory & Irina


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Deedra

June 18, 2023
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Wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.

I’m not even sure where to start!
From beginning to end Gregory did a wonderful job! So elegant as what I pictured and he made my dream come to reality! I’m beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to have him play for my wedding! Hands down the best!!

Hired as: Viola Player, Violinist

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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Dear Deedra & Curt, wow. Thank you so very much for such incredible review, but more so thank you for your trust and opportunity for us to be part of your special moment! I was personally so happy for you both, not only because of your joining as a family, but because I know the amount of stress you endured just weeks before your once in a lifetime, meaning life event due to unexpected fire at the original venue. We are so grateful they kept same day and found you another perfect location and that Gregory could still help make your dreams and vision become reality! It was a very heartfelt, elegant and eloquent wedding! Seriously one of the most beautiful, incredibly organized weddings both Gregory & I have worked! Thank you so much for including the photo too and each kind word! Gregory is a true professional, but more so music is his life -- he breezes & lives music daily! I'm so glad you noticed how responsive, responsible, knowledgeable and professional Gregory is.
You both were a joy to work with! Wishing you many decades, hand in hand, arm in arm!

~ Gregory & Team


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Carol C.

April 12, 2026
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Music with Feeling

Gregory played four requested violin pieces for my father's memorial service. Just like the previewed music, they were performed with feeling. This was important to us for the occasion and because my dad played violin in this way growing up.
We also appreciated how accommodating and capable Gregory was. He was able to learn new music that wasn't in his existing portfolio just for this occasion. And because he does his own arrangements, each piece is distinctive. The performance feels like a concert of originals instead of generic background music.
Thank you Gregory and Irina for making the day special, and for being willing to drive a bit for the event!

Hired as: Violinist

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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Carol, it was so good to finally meet you and your family. Thank you for your kindness and such well thought out Memorial for the Dad who raised you, your brother and was there for your son. It was a pleasure to meet your uncle and R. Neena. It's hard to believe it's already over a month since... I hope you and your family is doing as well as possible. It was so interesting to find out how many things and experiences we have in common, as parents. Thank you for such kind and thoughtful review. I only just now, got to read it, although Gregory mentioned it to me. Big hello to Phoenix!


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Dakota L.

October 17, 2025

Great Atmosphere and Friendly

We had Gregory play our media/VIP night for an art exhibition. He was professional, communicative, and understood the atmosphere we were trying to create. Will certainly look to book him again in the future!

Hired as: Violinist

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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Dakota, we will never forget the evening I was trusted to play at Sistine Chappel Opening Night in Warwick, RI/Providence, RI location! It ended up so much more than a job and we truly appreciated everything! We would love to stay in touch and be of service in the future - especially if you return to our area or may need us at a different location. Thank you! Please know that we shared on social media and tried to suggest this amazing and educational gallery to friends, family and under social media news interviews. Best wishes and much continued success to you in future endeavors and events/galleries! Please send warm hello to all your colleagues! Adam's dream is to sing the Star Spangled Banner at a Sporting Event and he just finished his 1st opera role. Perhaps if you do a sports team event in our area - just reach out and we'd both love to collaborate with you guys in any way we can. I'm flexible to many repertoires an occasions!


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Andrew T.

November 19, 2023
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Amazing musician, super professional, great communication!

Gregory was absolutely amazing, we booked him for our wedding this past weekend and couldn't be happier. Everything sounded beautiful, they were on time, super nice, and professional. So happy we went with you! Thank you again so much, we loved everything!

Hired as: Violinist

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Gregory Ayriyan - Virtuoso Violinist

Dear Andrew and Alexandra,

You guys are absolutely amazing couple! We will always remember you! Congratulations once again!
Wishing you a bright future, hand in hand, arm in arm! Feel free to spread the word or reach out if you ever need violinist, violist or pop/jazz/ambiance pianist in the future!

As you know, I took a few videos, hope to get them to you ASAP:). Alex looked incredible, I loved all your bridal party color choices and it was wonderful to see how much your guests love & cheer for you! The little flower girl was absolutely precious...!

So happy you were happy with choosing Gregory! We'd love to work with you guys in the future!

Happy 1st Thanksgiving as husband & wife!

Sincerely,

Gregory & Team

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Booking information

Price range: $400-1500

Languages: English, Russian, Armenian

Gig length: 60 - 150 minutes

What to expect

Classical repertoire, own arrangements of pop songs, folk compositions, modern jazz and modern classical.

About

Born in Baku former Soviet Union, graduated from conservatory in 1987 with master's degree. Awards-winning violinist and composer.

Additional booking notes

Life performance on acoustic violin and sometimes on both viola in addition to violin.

Past booked events

April 2026

11

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

Berlin, MA

October 2025

16

Thursday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Warwick, RI

March 2024

23

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Providence, RI

November 2023

17

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Middletown, RI

September 2023

24

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Salem, MA

June 2023

16

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln, RI

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

East Greenwich, RI

November 2022

15

Tuesday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buzzards Bay, MA

October 2022

08

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Boston, MA

August 2022

25

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Newport, RI

July 2022

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Shrewsbury, MA

26

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jamaica Plain, MA

Set list

Bach, Vivaldi, some pop songs with my arrangement, and folk music

Influences and inspiration

Bach, Baroque Era, Jazz & Ethnic Folk music. I can play or arrange just about any genre, as long as it's music theoretically realistically possible.

Setup requirements

Condenser mic