Rachel Somerset is an award-winning, professional violinist who specialises in providing outstanding live music performances for corporate and private events, weddings, dinner parties, serenades and many other special occasions with unsurpassed experience in the events performance field.
Having established herself as one of the most sought after events violinists in the United Kingdom, Rachel performs at over 180 private and corporate events each year.
Rachel is an avid performer of extraordinary music and is regularly engaged to perform in London and the rest of the UK, Europe and South America. Her live and eclectic electric and acoustic violin performances bring a touch of excellence to any great event as well as being a fantastic alternative to a string quartet.
We had Rachel for my brothers wedding and she was amazing.
Had so many comments on how lovely it was!
Made the ceremony so magical 😁
Thankyou 💕
Rachel was an absolute professional. Her music was brilliantly played and I have to say made the difference from just back ground music. I really love her playing style and I will be recommending her at any given opportunity. First class 👍🏼
We would like to say a huge thank you for your beautiful performances at our Wedding.
Having you there really touched us both and our guests, we are so glad we found you to make our day even more special.
We are still in awe over the most magical entrance we could have asked for on our special day.
Also, thank you for performing one of my fathers most favourite songs of all time too, I heard it from afar and it put a smile on my face!
You are a truly talented performer and we can't thank you enough for making our day.
Rachel performed at our wedding last Friday and it was definitely one of the best decisions we ever made for our wedding! Rachel was amazing so professional and so so talented. Many of our guests commented on how great she was. If anyone is thinking of having a violinist perform at their wedding I definitely recommend you book Rachel- not just an amazing violinist but a lovely person too!
Rachel was absolutely amazing! And created the perfect vibe with the music she played effortlessly. My wife and I want to extend a massive thank you to Rachel for giving us and our guests such amazing mood music on our special day.
Very enjoyable fitting perfectly with our event.
Rachel was absolutely amazing. She performed beautifully and was the perfect addition to our wedding. Communication prior to the wedding was fantastic and we had so may compliments from guests on how great she was. Would definitely recommend!!!
"Supurb musician who simply made our wedding day even more magical.
Beautiful music delivered in an understated yet enchanting way.
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Pete & Beth."
We just wanted to send you an email to thank you for the gorgeous music you played at our wedding! My apologies for not being able to speak to you for long but Riccardo thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and we are really grateful that you played at the wedding! It wouldn't have been the same without you!
Rachel was simply stunning. So many comments made by guests to me about her wonderful playing. The sound from the violin was the perfect choice for our wedding. She played our requests brilliantly and there was no hesitation from her despite having to learn 2 new pieces of music. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
"I had soo many compliments on Rachel and how beautifully she played the Violin.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Violinist!!
Rachel added that special touch to our Big day and completed it perfectly! :)
Many thanks
Gurpreet"
Thank you so much for the wonderful performances! Everyone told me that you were incredible! It was a pleasure having you there and thank you so much for making the civil ceremony a magical one for us to remember.
"A thousand thank yous for being part of our special day on Saturday.
You really did a wonderful job (Agatha was so surprised when you played Drake) and we had so many comments about how beautifully you performed - it was a real treat for us to be able to have you there and enjoy your music."
Thank you for suggesting to play at the ceremony, it was the right choice! We have been all deeply touched by the music, and emotional tears came down right from the start. You are an absolute delight and we feel blessed to have had you at our ceremony.
Thank you again for making our ceremony magical. We are looking for an excuse to book you again. :D
"I wanted to say a personal thank you to you for your magnificent performance on the night.
The feedback from guests has been outstanding and I want to share some of the comments from the guests with you...""wow, what a beautiful person"", ""made the hairs on the back of my neck go up"", ""performance was magnificent"", ""fabulous surprise for the drinks reception"", magnificent""...
The Masquerade Ball has been a huge success and with the support of corporate businesses, local businesses, friends, ambassadors, patrons, you and the operations companies has raised £58,900.00 to date which is a magnificent achievement.
Thank you so much!"
We just wanted to say a big thank you for Sunday. You did an amazing job, and hands down the best violinist we have seen. We will most definitely be recommending you to others.
Rachel did an unforgettable performance at our wedding and the guests have not stopped talking about it ever since. I can not recommend highly enough.
"We just wanted to say a Massive Thank you for Sunday. We had soo many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed listening to you play the violin so beautifully!
We really loved all our chosen pieces that you played for the ceremony. Sorry we didn't get a chance to come over and say hello!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking for a Violinist :)
Also if we ever require you again for another function we may have in the future - we will definitely be in touch.
Thanks again."
"What beautiful music! it was fantastic and just perfect.
Exactly the way we wanted it. Joanna’s Wedding song was perfect.
We loved it and all the other ones even though we were not fully in our senses to hear them all properly.
You are amazing. Thanks again!"
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. All of my guests absolutely loved you. Thank you x
"I cannot thank you enough for your beautiful music that you performed at the wedding. It was the most amazing thing ever and everyone has not stopped talking about it.
I hope you also enjoyed performing.
I am on a big comedown today after the most amazing weekend and the start to our new life."
WOW! We would like to say a massive thank you to Rachel for playing so beautifully on our Wedding Reception. You have made our day very special. What a pleasant surprise for our guests. Everyone was so impressed with your performance and professionalism. It's very true that no words can describe how good you were. We will never forget that. Thank you again.
Rachel was punctual, friendly and extremely passionate about delivering a world-class service. My proposal was executed to perfection because of her genius ability and natural talent with the violin. I am extremely happy at this moment because she has made a beautiful moment , far more spectacular than i ever imagined. I am truly in awe with how beautifully she played All of Me by John Legend. Absolutely fantastic. No words can describe my appreciation at this moment. Spell-binding display Rachel, my fiance and I truly thank you for a wonderfully delivered moment I will never forget.
"Pete and I just wanted to say an enormous thank you for playing at our wedding at Hampden House on 30th September! You were amazing! We couldn't have been more pleased with your excellent playing and professionalism and you looked lovely. We had such great feedback from all of our guests about how great you were. Pete and i were absolutely gutted to have missed your rendition of the Game Of Thrones theme song but it went down a treat with the guests!
When I look back on our wedding day there is one very special moment that I will treasure forever. It was when Pete and I first arrived at the venue and walked through the venue out towards the lawn and you were playing Christina Perri, A Thousand Years. It's one of my favourite songs and it was just such a magical moment and I can't thank you enough for that."
Rachel Somerset specialises in providing outstanding and professional violin performances for Corporate & Private Events, Civil Ceremonies, Religious Ceremonies, Drinks & Canapes Reception, Dinner Parties, Asian Weddings, Asian Bridal Entrances, House Parties, Garden Parties, Funeral Services and many more. Please don't hesitate to contact Rachel for more details and discuss your event.
Rachel performs up to 3x sets of 45 minutes.
Yes, as a full-time violinist, Rachel Somerset takes pride in being the only solo violinist in the UK who can accommodate any event where up to 450 guests are expected at no extra charge to the client and with no need for a DJ or house system at your venue. Rachel's sound team will set up an appropriate sound system for anything between 2 guests and 450 guests. This is normally ideal for Asian Events where the client doesn't wish to or will not be having a DJ present at their venue but are still expecting up to 450 guests. If more than 450 guests are expected you may hire a bigger sound system directly with her sound team or you may need to provide a suitable system or DJ on site. Please get in touch for further details. Basic lighting of the performance area, including laser lights are available. Please request this in advance if applicable. Rachel takes great pride in being the only solo violinist in the UK Events & Weddings Insdustry able to provide her own amplification for up to 450 guests at no extra cost to the client. Rachel's performances are completely independent from third parties having to provide appropriate equipment.
Yes, Rachel holds both Public Liability Insurance and Pat Test certificates for her entire set of equipment.
It would depend on the kind of performance you would require. For a background performance, for example, Rachel would need very little space (enough for her to be able to open her arms and move around this small space easily).
Absolutely. Just enquire and Rachel will be delighted to discuss your special song with you.
One short break within each booked hour (between 10 and 15 minutes in length depending on the number of hours you book Rachel's services for). For 1 hour bookings Rachel will most often perform throughout the entire hour without the need for a break.
Anything from pop to classical, celtic, rock to bollywood, etc.
Yes, but the violin is an extremely sensitive instrument so the weather needs to be suitable. Please get in touch for further details regarding an outdoors violin performance.
Yes. As a highly sought-after professional violinist a 50% deposit is required so Rachel Somerset can officially book your date and times. This allows all of Rachel's clients to rest assured that she will be attending their event and that everything is legitimate and agreed. You will also know you are hiring a professional musician instead of an amateur or part time artist who doesn't require a deposit, consequently being unable to guarantee their attendance. Deposits are always paid directly via PopTop.
The 50% deposit is paid directly to PopTop. The additional 50% would be payable directly into Rachel's bank account (bank details would be sent to you after the booking is confirmed). The full payment should be cleared 14 days before the date of your event. If your booking is being reserved within 14 days of today's date then the full payment would be due and the full fee would be payable directly to PopTop. No cash payments accepted.
Absolutely. Rachel Somerset is one of the first professional violinists in the United Kingdom to have started providing Bollywood Violin Music to the Asian Events & Wedding Market. Her experience as a Bollywood Violinist is unsurpassed. Her large sound system is also ideal for asian events where up to 450 guests are expected, at no extra extra cost to the client. Rachel will not depend on your having a DJ present on the day of your wedding, or on your venue providing a sound system. By hiring Rachel Somerset's Bollywood Performances you will be hiring not only an excellent Bollywood Musician, but also the appropriate amplification which is often needed during Asian Events, at no extra cost. Please discuss your requirements and number of guests directly with Rachel and she and her team will be able to better assist you. Sound system for more than 450 is also available, upon request.
Rachel is engaged to perform every week, sometimes up to 6 times a week. Her time is strictly spent rehearsing arduously for upcoming events and attending such events each week. Hence she is unable to accommodate requests for live demonstrations. Rachel Somerset is a highly experienced violinist, having worked in the Events & Wedding Industries for almost 18 years. You may rest assured that Rachel will deliver an excellent service to you and your guests. She has performed at well over 850 weddings, and many more private and corporate events, concerts and recitals. Her testimonials and reviews, which can easily be found on this profile, online and on her website, demonstrate how capable and experienced she is as a performer.
Yes. Rachel Somerset is a full member of the Musician's Union.
Rachel Somerset is one of the most well-established events violinist in the United Kingdom, with unsurpassed experience in the Events and Wedding Industries. Having performed at thousands of events across the entire country and the rest of the world, Rachel has what it takes to make your event even more special and unforgettable. Rachel exudes professionalism during every single performance, and every song is performed to the highest standard and quality. She is fully insured and her electrical equipment is also fully Pat Tested, which is a pre-requirement at the most prestigious venues in the country. Owning top of the range instruments, from professional electric violins to expensive traditional violins, and sound equipment of the highest quality, Rachel guarantees the highest level of performance quality during every event. Your day will not have its special soundtrack jeopardised by amateur instruments or sub-standard sound systems. A sound engineer is also present at most events, monitoring the sound quality throughout the entire performance.
Civil Wedding Ceremony
Religious Wedding Ceremony
Bollywood Violinist
Corporate Events
Private Events
Engagements
Proposals
Parties
Funeral Services
plus many more...