- Location:
- West Hartford, Connecticut
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from West Hartford.
- Pay Range:
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$150-$1200 per event
- Member Since:
- 2009
- Primary Category:
- Classical Violin
- Additional Categories:
- Broadway Piano, Classical Organ, Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Violin
- Influences:
- A long list of great classical, jazz and world music performers
Description
David has 25 years of performing experience on the violin, piano and church organ at many society events including black-tie galas, weddings and private parties. He specializes in Wedding ceremony music and the art of strolling violin fulfilling guest requests with an impressive repertoire of genres - classical, Broadway, ethnic, popular, gypsy, bluegrass, blues and jazz from the Great American songbook. As a virtuoso violinist and pianist, David has a brilliant technique which lends itself to expressive interpretations of music. Always tailoring his performances to reflect the spirit of the occasion, David receives compliments from hosts and guests on a regular basis.
Critically acclaimed by Washington Post music critic Tim Page and complimented by entertainer Harry Connick Jr, David is a veteran of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland where he played original compositions in a unique world music ensemble which opened for the Brecker Brothers, Tito Puente and the Mingus Dynasty.
"David has a flare for making each event his own. He made our wedding a completely unique experience with his remarkable solo violin performance and great organist and pianist skills. Not many people are willing to take the time to help with every selection and layout, and he did. David is talented and his music is truly beautiful." - Tracey H, Bride, Newington, CT
"David is blessed with a gift of creating beautiful music. David shared his expertise in helping us select each musical piece for our wedding ceremony. Our musical selection was exquisitely rendered using the violin, electronic piano and organ. Thank you David for helping make our wedding ceremony truly elegant and unforgettable." - Larissa R, Bride, Newington, CT
"David Dyson's deep, rich and expressive sound adds color and beauty wherever he plays, whether in the concert hall or in a church setting. His versatility in style is impressive and enables him to play both serious violin repertoire and lighter sounds with ease. David is truly a gem in the Connecticut music scene." - Father David C., Director of Music, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
"Through his musical talent and appreciation for beauty, David brings an exceptional level of rhythm and expression to each of his pieces. Whether performing before a capacity group in an auditorium, providing violin background for a formal event or leading congregational singing on the organ, his ability to fit the music to the occasion enhances the quality of each performance. We are indeed fortunate to have his services available to us." - Maureen Reardon, RSM, PhD, Senior Vice President for Mission Services and Compliance, Mercy Community Health
"The President's reception was all the more elegant-and melodious-for your wonderful performance. Thank You for sharing your talents with Mercy Community Health!"- Christine Looby, Director of Community Relations, Mercy Community Health
"David's music was truly a highlight of our wedding day. After listening to our ideas, David presented selections that perfectly complimented our taste and expectations of how the day should be. Arriving early for our ceremony, David played the church's magnificent pipe organ, as well as the piano and violin. During the reception, he paid tribute to our ethnic backgrounds by playing traditional Irish and Chinese music which delighted all guests. David's professionalism and music was a significant contribution to a wonderful day. " - Patrick Collins, Providence, Rhode Island
Song List
- • A Tear of Joy - David Dyson
- • Air for the G String - Bach
- • Ave Maria - F.P. Schubert
- • Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin - Wagner
- • Canon In D - Pachelbel
- • Czardas - Monti
- • Don’t Get Around much anymore - Duke Ellington
- • E Lucevan le stelle - Puccini
- • Eine Kleine Nacht Musik - Mozart
- • Fiddle Medley - various
- • Four Seasons - Vivaldi
- • Hungarian Dances - Brahms
- • Jesu - Joy of Mans Desiring
- • Kriti - South Indian
- • Meditation from Thais - Massenet
- • Ode to Joy - Beethoven
- • O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
- • Romance in G - Beethoven
- • Sasemai - Turkish
- • Solo Sonatas and Partitas - Bach
- • The art of bowing - Tartini
- • Twelve fantasias for solo violin - Telemann
- • Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
- • Trumpet Tune - Purcell
- • Water Music - Handel
- • Wedding March - Mendelssohn
- • Ziguenerweisen - Sarasate
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- I enjoy very much how David play the violin.
I am very happy with his music and he makes my wedding ceremony more beutifull.
Thanks David!! -- Milagros F, Berlin, CT, 3/13/2010
- David was very pleasant and acccomodating to our guests for requests..including children. He was very professional and talented. He helped to make our wedding a musical success. -- Gail M, Danbury, CT, 9/18/2010
- David, was on-time,professional and courteous. The choices that was giving to him he made them flawless. I was very impressed and most of all my daughter the bride was pleased and happy with his performance. The guess in the wedding enjoyed the sounds of David's violin. They were impressed and made a lot of positive comments regarding how beautiful it sounded. Overall he was outstanding. Thank you David for making my daughters wedding a beautiful and classic experince with your music. Wanda Fuentes -- Wanda F, Bolton, CT, 6/25/2011
- We were very pleased with having david play at our wedding. His performance enhanced the overall mood of the ceremony. We would be happy to reccomend the gig master services and David Dyson to friends and family. -- Courtney B, Windsor, CT, 6/25/2011
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