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Mikhail Romanov
- New York City, NY
- Pianist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
Music for all occasions: wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, birthday parties, celebrations, corporate events.
Great range of styles: wedding music, jazz, classical, pop, rock, world and holiday music.
Different types of instrumental combinations: Piano solo, Violin solo, Violin+Piano, Saxophone+Piano, Singer+Piano, Jazz ensembles.
"Mikhail was everything and more that you would want in a pianist for an event" - Andrew F. Jan 2016.
Mikhail Romanov is a brilliant and profound performer, winner of international competitions. Playing as a solo pianist and in duet with his mom-violinist, Mikhail brings the highest level of musicianship to every project he involved in.
24 Reviews
He was on time, professional, kind, and played beautifully. Everything I could hope for.
Classical Pianist
Mikhail played at our wedding ceremony and during our cocktail hour. He played the exact songs we requested and he really sounded amazing! We got so many compliments from our guests about him. I would highly recommend him for any type of party. He knew exactly what he needed to do and did not bother us before the ceremony which I really appreciated since everything got so hectic.
Classical Pianist, Pianist
Mikhail was wonderful! His extensive repertoire, flawless presentation, and charm lent a level of sophistication to our son’s 40th birthday. Mikhail communicated often before the event to ensure our tastes were met. He arrived on time and played on...mindful of the requests of our guests. Mikhail is a gem. He made the party a memorable one for all. Than you Mikhail! I’m looking forward to the next time!
Pianist
We hosted a corporate cocktail reception, and Mikhail was a great addition to our event. He arrived on time, was very courteous and played beautifully. We asked last minute if we could pay for him to stay an extra hour and he agreed. I recommend Mikhail for any event.
Pianist
Thank you Mikhail for making our annual Christmas Eve party such fun. The background music during cocktails and dinner were lovely and best of all was the lively caroling later in the evening. Many thanks!
Pianist
Mikhail was perfect. He showed up on time, played a wonderful mix of classics, Christmas music and some standards from Porter, Gershwin etc. We would love to have him again. Very talented.
Classical Pianist
Mikhail was great. He played beautiful music on our upright piano and everyone enjoyed. He showed up early (and we even hired him last minute), brought along his own digital piano in case we needed it...and played very nice music as per our requests. Definitely a top notch pianist and gives party a real high end feel.
Pianist
Mikhail is fantastic! Came early. Totally prepared. So nice. Amazing piano player. Hire him!
Classical Pianist
Mikhail was amazing! He was ontime, dressed very well including a bow tie and didn't even use sheet music! He played a mix that included current music that people recognized as soon as he started playing. Took very short breaks and made sure we had background music when he did so there was never silence. I would 100% recommend and will definitely use him again.
Pianist
My husband and I were very happy with his presentation. He was punctual and it was an asset to our dinner party. I recommend.
Pianist
Mikhail is perfect! He is very talented, a professional and can play everything you request! He and violinist played for my wedding, everyone complimented how they sounded. People thought at first it was background music from mp3 that was playing but realized it was professional musicians playing for the wedding. They made my wedding beautiful.
Classical Pianist, Pianist
Mikhail was very professional, prepared, and everyone had an amazing time! I would definitely use him again for another event! Highly recommend him
Pianist
Mikael played beautifully and learned several songs specific to the occasion, a celebration of life. He proved flexible, intuitive, and a pleasure to work with.
Pianist
I hosted a dinner party for roughly 50 guests last week and Mikhail was amazing. He played a mixture of classical, classics and today's music which set a great vibe for the night. He was also very pleasant and professional. Highly suggest hiring him if you are looking for a pianist!
Pianist
Michael was at the venue on time, ready and well prepared. He performed flawlessly was a team player and clearly a well trained and professional musician. I can only recommend him and it does not matter what style you like him to play - he is adaptable and simply a great joy to work with. He has excellent interpersonal skill s and is a very humble person. I would hire him any day and look forward to working with him in the future.
Pianist
I hired Mikhail to play a piece of mine at my senior composition recital. The piece was classically themed, and Mikhail quoted me a very fair price. He showed up well dressed, on time and delivered an exceptional performance. He was also very pleasant and professional to deal with. His performance was the icing on the cake to the evening.
Classical Pianist
Mikhail's background music really livened up the party.
Pianist
We saw Mikhail at an engagement party and thought he was incredible. He played a variety of music throughout the party from classical to recent pop songs. At one point he had a majority of the people at the party dancing. After spending the night listening to his music we decided to book him for a small dinner party at my house for the following weekend. Mikhail emailed me several times before the event and even sent me a music list for my approval. He arrived a half hour before my guests and played the night away. People at the party are still talking about him. He did a fabulous job had the guest dancing around my house and singing along. I would recommend Mikhail for any party or event. I can't wait to use him again.
Mikhail did our music for a cocktail party I hosted on 1/30/16 Saturday evening. I myself and everyone at the party totally enjoyed his music. Mikhail is very pleasant to deal with and extremely talented on the piano. I must say he added such a nice touch and I was so pleased how everyone raved to me about him. I hope to have him again at any future events that I plan. He also was very accommodating on any request you may have for music. I would highly recommend him for a pianist for your next event.
Jazz Pianist
Mikhail was everything and more that you would want in a pianist for an event ..
Super pleasant, prompt, adaptable to last minute changes, great range of styles from
Classical to jazz to show tunes to standards.
Fantastic talented musician. ! Hire him ..we were beyond pleased !!!
Pianist
Mikhail played beautifully a wide range of jazz piano pieces for a dinner party in Manhattan. He caught the mood of the event brilliantly and adapted to the circumstances. He produces a beautiful, elegant and crisp sound. The repertoire was varied and interesting with wonderful arrangements. All my guests were extremely impressed by his playing and pleasant demeanor. A must hire. Isaac
Jazz Pianist
Mikhail played for Christmas Eve at my Italian restaurant. Dinner guests loved him. He is very talented, and possesses an expansive repertoire of songs; he was able to perform various requests to please everyone! Very professional, and conscious of his volume level. I immensely enjoyed Mikhail's playing, and would highly recommend him for any event or get-together to set the mood just right. He played for three hours, and never once did I get bored, because he does not repeat songs, and knows how to alternate songs so it constantly sounds fresh. I look forward to working with Mikhail again.
Pianist, Jazz Pianist
Mikhail played at my family Christmas dinner and he was wonderful!! We all loved him and I can’t say enough good things about him. He’s warm and friendly, very professional, and perfectly charming. He’s an excellent pianist and treated us to a little jazz, a little classical, great standards from the 40s, and of course Christmas songs. Thank you, Mikhail. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Pianist, Jazz Pianist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Russian
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Great range of styles:
Jazz music (The Great American Songbook).
Classical music (Chopin, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, etc).
Pop old songs (Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Roberta Flack, etc).
Pop new songs (Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Christina Perri, etc).
Classical Rock (Billy Joel, Beatles, Elton John, etc).
About
Mikhail Romanov is a very mature and versatile musician capable to play jazz, classical and pop music on the highest level. He studied at Moscow College of Jazz Art, Gnesin's Russian Academy of Music and Berklee College of Music. Mikhail has toured widely in the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan as leader of his own jazz ensembles. In 2009, he performed in America for the first time, before an audience of thousands, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas.
Mikhail has played with some of the most celebrated jazz artists in America and Russia, including George Garzone, Neal Smith, Steve Davis, Frank Lacy, Marcello Pellitteri, Borislav Strulev, Valery Ponomarev, Arlee Leonard, Erena Terakubo, Ark Ovrutski, Yaacov Mayman, David Goloschekin, Aleksandr Oseichuk, and others.
Mikhail Romanov's work is favorably reviewed in a number of prominent media sources, including favorable reviews in leading industry publications and websites. He was also the recipient of extremely competitive awards. Mikhail has sustained remarkable acclaim in Russia and the United States for his outstanding artistic achievements. Testimonials from world-renowned experts tells that Mikhail Romanov has risen to a high level of achievement in the field of music, particularly in his ability to evoke feelings, thoughts, values, perspectives, and emotions in the listener.
Additional Booking Notes
No technical requirements
Upcoming Booked Events
May 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 02, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 05, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 11, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
March 31, 2018 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
March 30, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Dinner Party |
March 23, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Concert |
March 10, 2018 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 03, 2018 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 31, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
January 31, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
January 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 24, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 19, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 17, 2017 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2017 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 02, 2017 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 26, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Bridal Shower |
November 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 28, 2017 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 17, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 07, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 27, 2017 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Worship Service |
May 21, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 24, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Fundraiser |
March 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Studio Session |
May 07, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | House Party |
April 14, 2016 | Campus Event |
April 02, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
February 27, 2016 | Birthday (Adult) |
February 04, 2016 | Corporate Event |
January 30, 2016 | Cocktail Party |
January 08, 2016 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 21, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
Set List
Jazz Music
More than 300 songs from The Great American Songbook.
Music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and others.
Ragtimes, Boogie Woogie, Stride Piano, Swing, Bossa Nova.
Classical Music
The Blue Danube Waltz – J. Strauss
Canon in D – J. Pachelbel
Humoresque – A. Dvorak
Libertango - A. Piazzolla
Minuet – L. Boccherini
Minuet in G – L.V. Beethoven
Moonlight – C. Debussy
Nocturne op. 9, No. 2 – F. Chopin
O Sole Mio – E.D. Capua and A. Mazzucchi
Ode to Joy – L.V. Beethoven
Por Una Cabeza – C. Gardel
Santa Lucia - traditional Neapolitan song
Sheep May Safely Graze – J.S.Bach
Sleeping Beauty Waltz – P.I. Tchaikovsky
Waltz Of The Flowers – P.I. Tchaikovsky (from ‘The Nutcracker’)
Wedding March – F. Mendelssohn
Pop and Rock Music (60's, 70's, 80's & 90's)
And I Love Her – Beatles
Ben – Michael Jackson
Blackbird – Beatles
Can’t Help Falling in Love – George Weiss
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Here Comes The Sun – Beatles
Hotel California – Eagles
I Guess That’s Why They Call It Blues – Elton John
I Just Call To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
Imagine – Beatles
In The Summertime – Mungo Jerry
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Let It Be – Beatles
L.OV.E. – Bert Kaempfert (performed by Nat King Cole)
Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
Moon River – Henry Mancini
My Way – Jacques Revaux (performed by Frank Sinatra)
New York, New York – John Kander (performed by Frank Sinatra)
New York State Of Mind – Billy Joel
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – Hal David and Burt Bacharach
Something – Beatles
Something Stupid – C. Carson Parks (performed by Frank Sinatra)
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word – Elton John
Strangers in The Night – Bert Kaempfert (performed by Frank Sinatra)
Tequila Song – The Champs
That’s Amore – Harry Warren (performed by Dean Martin)
Time To Say Goodbye – Francesco Sartori (performed by Andrea Bocelli)
This Magic Moment – The Drifters
Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable – Irving Gordon (performed by Nat King Cole)
We Are The World – Michael Jackson
While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Beatles
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Beach Boys
Yesterday – Beatles
You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry
You’re The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Your Song – Elton John
Pop and Rock Music (2000's, 2010's)
1000 Years – Christina Perry
All Of Me – John Legend
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Clocks – Coldplay
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Don't Stop Believing – Journey
Happy – Pharrell Williams
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Secrets – One Republic
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheehan
Viva la Vida – Coldplay
Vivir Mi Vida – Marc Anthony
World Music
La Vie En Rose – Édith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien – Charles Dumont
River Flows In You – Yiruma
Sirtaki – a popular Greek tune from “Zorba the Greek”
Tico-Tico No Fuba – Zequinha de Abreu
Volare – F. Migliacci and D. Modugno (performed by Dean Martin)
Disney’s Songs
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John (from “The Lion King”)
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes – Mack David (from “Cinderella”)
Let It Go – K. Anderson-Lopez and R. Lopez (from “Frozen")
How Far I’ll Go – Lin-Manuel Miranda (from “Moana”)
Part of Your World – Alan Menken (from “The Little Mermaid”)
Someday My Prince Will Come – Frank Churchill (from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”)
Tale As Long As Time – Alan Menken (from “Beauty And The Beast”)
When You Wish Upon A Star – L. Harline & N. Washington (from “Pinocchio")
A Whole New World – Alan Menken (from “Aladdin”)
Christmas Music
Carols
Angel From the Realms of Glory
Away in a Manger
Carol of the Bells
Deck The Halls
The First Noel
Go Tell It On The Mountain
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Holly and the Ivy
I Saw Three Ships
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Joy
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night
Three Kings of Orient
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
What Child is This?
Songs
The Christmas Song
Christmas Time is Here
Frosty the Snowman
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Happy New Year - ABBA
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bell Rock
Let It Snow
The Little Drummer Boy
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Baby
Silver and Gold
Sleigh Ride
Twelve Days of Christmas
Up on The House Top
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Influences & Inspiration
Music of Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Michel Petrucciani.
Setup Requirements
No requirements
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