Violin by Vicki
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 26 Verified Bookings
Joseph C. said “Vicki was early and set herself up! I wanted to help her but she did it all! Her music was wonderful. Everyone at the condo and holiday party felt the…”
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Hi! I offer music for your event! From Solo - duo - trio or quartet. You name it and you got it! Organize the music that suits your event: classical, latin, pop, or any specific music you have in mind. You will be hiring top level musicians, all professional musicians that perform at a regular basis ready to make your event special
I hired them in two occasions. For a wedding, the string quartet played beautifully and were so responsive with our requests. Valentina helped us create the ideal list of music.
I also hired them for a party, cocktail music, classical music to start the event and then transitioned to pop.
Everyone had a wonderful time and loved the musicians.
Response from The Chicago String Quartet:
Thank you! We loved playing for you and your guest!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish
A beautiful music experience, filled with joy, passion and professionalism
Valentina Guillen Menesello is a Venezuelan violinist currently based in Chicago. Valentina graduated with a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from Northwestern University in 2020, where she studied with Gerardo Ribeiro. Currently, Valentina is obtaining her Certificate in Violin Performance at DePaul University serving as the teacher assistant of Professor Ann Setzer. Valentina is also a regular member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Faculty at the Northwestern University Music Academy.
During (phone number hidden)8, Valentina attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she studied with renowned Violinist and Pedagogue Olga D Kaler. She played in chamber and orchestral masterclasses for Ilya Kaler and Janet Sung. Valentina started her pedagogical studies with Carla Trynchuk at DePaul University during her Undergraduate studies. At Northwestern University, Valentina served as assistant to Stacia Spencer in the Northwestern Music Academy.
Valentina began her musical journey in Miami, Florida at the age of six where she started playing in her school and church orchestra in addition to private lessons under the Suzuki Method. At the age of ten, Valentina and her family returned home to Venezuela, and was welcomed into El Sistema. She first became a member of the Children Orchestra and then of the Youth Orchestra. During those years, Valentina performed under conductors such as Cesar Ivan Lares, Dietrich Paredes and Gustavo Dudamel.
In addition to attending a rigorous and inspiring Orchestra program, Valentina studied privately with the concertmaster of Merida’s Symphony, Maria Alejandra Guerrero and with Violinist and Pedagogue Semaias Botello. Valentina has performed throughout the United States and Venezuela. In 2016 and 2019, she visited her hometown and gave recitals in Venezuela. She has attended several summer programs like the Meadowmount School of Music, Bowdoin International Festival and Nuevo Mundo. She has had the opportunity to play in masterclasses for Itzhak Rashkovsky, Simon Gollo, Robert Chen, the Dover Quartet, Ani Schnarch, Blair Milton, Robert Hanford and others.
We use acoustic instruments. If you wish to amplify the sound we would need to work with your sound engineer
Pop music set list
Ceremony set list
Cocktail hour set list
Classical music set list
*work with a big group of musicians, so I will choose the best suited to join me for your event
Chairs for the musicians
Joseph C. said “Vicki was early and set herself up! I wanted to help her but she did it all! Her music was wonderful. Everyone at the condo and holiday party felt the…”
Elizabeth F. said “Perfect!”
Julia F. said “We had such a special night with Steve (piano) & Adrien (violin) for our step moms 70th birthday. What an incredible set up - they are so talented.…”
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