ElektraBy Mariyana
A live violin experience for weddings, soirées and private gatherings – classical foundation, contemporary feeling, deeply Mediterranean.
An artist for the modern romantic.
A live performance is not background music. It is what makes moments worth remembering.
Classically trained.
Boundlessly contemporary.
Mariyana started playing violin in Bulgaria as a child. Forty years on, she performs solo, in choirs and in bands, and has played across Europe. The range is that wide.
Bach can open an evening. Coldplay can close it. Both get the same attention.
The Engagement
Four distinct settings. Tailored arrangements, attire, and amplification for each. Solo violin, or with backing track / DJ.
Weddings
Ceremony, drinks, dinner – a continuous emotional arc from procession to first dance.
- ·Processional & recessional
- ·Cocktail hour ambient
- ·First-dance arrangement
- ·Custom song requests
Private Soirées
Intimate gatherings, anniversaries, milestone dinners. The violin as guest of honour.
- ·1–3 hour residency
- ·Acoustic or amplified
- ·Curated by occasion
Corporate & Brand
Launches, galas, fashion presentations. Cinematic underscoring with stage presence.
- ·Press events & openings
- ·Brand activations
- ·Fashion week sets
Hotel Residencies
Recurring sets for restaurants, terraces and members' clubs. A signature for your room.
- ·Weekly / seasonal
- ·Aperitivo & dinner
- ·Bespoke setlists
The Repertoire
A working list of pieces Mariyana performs and arranges for live events. Spanning centuries and genres, always in service of the moment.
Request Full List →Classical Foundations
Contemporary & Cinematic
Jazz & Popular
Bespoke Arrangements
For couples and clients seeking something singular – your song, transposed for solo violin and rendered for the moment it will accompany.
Frequently asked
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The most common questions, in plain language.
Yes. Travel within Spain is included for most bookings; international engagements are quoted with travel and accommodation as a transparent line item.
Both. Solo acoustic for ceremonies and intimate dinners; amplified solo with backing tracks or a DJ for receptions and brand events. We can also build a small ensemble on request.
Almost always. Send a reference recording when you enquire and I'll let you know within a few days whether a custom arrangement is feasible – and the deadline I'd need to prepare it beautifully.
I bring my own professional audio setup. For larger venues with full PA requirements, I work directly with your production team in advance.
Outdoor sets are wonderful – but require shade for the instrument, a stable surface and a backup plan for weather. We discuss this in detail before confirming.
A signed agreement and 30% retainer secures the date. Final balance is due two weeks prior to the event. Cancellations follow a transparent, fair sliding-scale policy.
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Tell me about the moment you are designing. I respond to every enquiry personally within two working days.