Karen Burciaga, Violin

Q: Do you take music requests?

Yes! I'm happy to take special requests in advance and arrange songs for the violin. Most styles of music work well on the violin--please inquire.

Q: Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

I can provide music for your wedding ceremony, the cocktail hour, or both. I normally book one hour for ceremonies or two hours for ceremony+cocktail hour.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

If playing by myself, I only need about 10 minutes to set up. However, I am usually in place 20-30 minutes before my start time just to be safe! If playing with other musicians, I normally allow more time to set up and adjust the sound system and would arrive 45 minutes before my start time.

Q: What is your style?

I play a range of styles including classical music, pop songs, Celtic fiddle tunes, soundtracks, and more. All of those styles work for solo violin or with other musicians.

Q: What is your travel and break down fee?

My travel fee depends on the location of your venue, and can range from $25-150 depending on the travel time.

Q: What do you wear?

I can either wear something colorful or all-black if desired. It also depends on how formal (or not!) your event is. For weddings I usually check with the couple to make sure I wear a color that harmonizes with their color scheme and does not draw attention away.

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $250

Reception pricing

Prices start at $250

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Genres: Classical, Pop/Top 40s, Scottish or Irish

About Karen Burciaga, Violin

Karen Burciaga, violin

Karen Burciaga is a versatile string player who performs throughout New England. As a violinist, she is in demand for weddings, parties, church services and many other events. She often collarbones with other musicians on guitar, cello, harp, bagpipes and more. As an early music specialist on baroque violin, viola, and viola da gamba, she has appeared with numerous period ensembles. Karen holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and a Master of Music from the Longy School of Music (Cambridge, MA). In addition to making and teaching music, Karen also enjoys English, Baroque, vintage and folk dance.

Services

Learning new songs
Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

Classical
Pop/Top 40s
Scottish or Irish

Event types

Cocktail hour
Couples luncheon
Engagement party
Farewell brunch
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Wedding shower
Welcome party

Reviews

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Bride
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•Brianna A.•Jun 8, 2025
Karen was a fantastic addition to our wedding day. From the very first interaction, she was quick to reply to our questions, incredibly helpful, and easy to talk to. On the day of the wedding, Karen's performance was truly exceptional - she sounded amazing and demonstrated a deep knowledge of the music we requested, including contemporary songs as well as pieces from our favorite movies like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. All of our guests were blown away by her talent and professionalism, and she helped make our special day even more memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better violinist to be a part of our wedding celebration.
Bride
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•Jennifer H.•Nov 6, 2024
Karen Burciaga, Violin was an amazing addition to our wedding day. From the very first email, she was incredibly responsive and helpful in planning the perfect musical accompaniment for our ceremony. On the day of, she arrived early and was warm and friendly with our guests. Her performance was truly stunning - the beautiful, emotive melodies she played on her violin created such a lovely, elegant atmosphere. We received so many compliments from our friends and family on how wonderful the music was. Karen's professionalism and talent really helped make our wedding ceremony feel truly special. I would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an outstanding violinist to elevate their big day.
Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour
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•Courtney O.•Sep 5, 2023
Karen made our ceremony and cocktail our so special and unique by performing some of our favorite songs! Our guests loved how intimate the violin made our ceremony feel and we are so lucky that she was available and flexible with moving between spaces to support our wedding!

Yes! I'm happy to take special requests in advance and arrange songs for the violin. Most styles of music work well on the violin--please inquire.

I can provide music for your wedding ceremony, the cocktail hour, or both. I normally book one hour for ceremonies or two hours for ceremony+cocktail hour.

If playing by myself, I only need about 10 minutes to set up. However, I am usually in place 20-30 minutes before my start time just to be safe! If playing with other musicians, I normally allow more time to set up and adjust the sound system and would arrive 45 minutes before my start time.

I play a range of styles including classical music, pop songs, Celtic fiddle tunes, soundtracks, and more. All of those styles work for solo violin or with other musicians.

My travel fee depends on the location of your venue, and can range from $25-150 depending on the travel time.

I can either wear something colorful or all-black if desired. It also depends on how formal (or not!) your event is. For weddings I usually check with the couple to make sure I wear a color that harmonizes with their color scheme and does not draw attention away.

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Karen Burciaga, Violin

Ceremony pricing

Reception pricing

About Karen Burciaga, Violin

Karen Burciaga, violin

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

Reviews

Bride

Bride

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

Frequently asked questions

Do you take music requests?

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

How early do you come to set up?

What is your style?

What is your travel and break down fee?

What do you wear?

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