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Brian Ostrega - Violinist Reviews

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  • Violinist from Chicago, IL
  • 116 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $150 per hour

53 Reviews for Brian Ostrega - Violinist

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Review by Jenna M.

Wedding Cocktail HourReviewed on April 3, 2024From South Bend, IN

Brian was AMAZING at our cocktail hour and reception! People could not stop talking about his performance and how beautiful it made our evening. I friend of mine has already booked him for her own wedding after seeing him at ours! I would highly recommend Brian for any event you have as he will help totally elevate the atmosphere and will have everyone talking. We are so thankful that we found someone who is so incredibly talented!

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Hi Jenna, Thanks so much for the glowing review! I really appreciate it - so glad your family and friends enjoyed the performance, it was a pleasure performing for you. Hope to work with you again in the future! Brian

Review by Riley S.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on February 25, 2024From Chicago, IL

Brian was absolutely phenomenal. He hired two other performers (trio) for our church wedding. They played beautifully and my wife and I couldn't have been happier. They also knew many of the traditional Catholic songs which made things easy as well. Brian was easy to communicate with, he was extremely detailed, and also fair pricing. Stop looking elsewhere for a musician and book with Brian!!

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Thank you so much, Riley! It was wonderful to be a part of your special day - hope to perform for you again soon! Brian

Review by Melissa P.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on January 8, 2024From Wilmette, IL

Brian was so easy & wonderful to work with. He is an excellent musician. He made my mother in laws 80th birthday so special and fun. We highly recommend him and will use him for any future event. He was just great!

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Thank you so much, Melissa! It was wonderful to be part of your family's special celebration - hope to perform for you again soon, Brian

Review by Cory A.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on August 27, 2023From Chicago, IL

Brian did a great job with communicating and accommodating the individual request we had for our wedding. He received all of the request made and worked to ensure all of the music was balanced to our request. We had specific selections which he learned and supported. I would strongly recommend Brian.

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Thank you so much, Cory! It was wonderful to perform for your ceremony! Brian

Review by Anonymous A.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on October 9, 2022From Chicago, IL

Brian did an excellent job for our wedding. The music was played at exactly the right moment. Extremely professional. Thank you Brian for making our ceremony that much more beautiful and intimate.

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Hi Mary, Thank you so much for the review, really glad to make your event all the more special! Had a great time performing for you and your guests, hope to perform for you again in the future, Brian

Review by Cory F.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on October 3, 2022From Oak Park, IL

We couldn't be more pleased with Brian's performance at our wedding. We were looking for someone who could make classics sound great. We chose Bach pieces for the processional and recessional, We listened to Bach's solo violin pieces to see if anything else caught our ear. We liked the Bach's Partita in E major to be a welcoming set for our guests pre ceremony, which is not the usual fare for weddings I guess, but Brian took care of our request. Brian was able to project crisply and clearly across an outdoor venue Cheney Mansion. He was a fantastic addition to our special day. We would recommend him without reservations.

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Hi Cory, Thanks so much for the review! It was a pleasure to perform Bach Partita selections for you and your guests - so glad to get a chance to interact with your family afterwards, it was truly a memorable ceremony and I am glad to have been a part of it! Hope to perform for you again in the future, Brian

Review by Haralambos S.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on September 18, 2022From Winnetka, IL

Brian played incredibly beautiful! He is professional, communicative, gracious and hands down the best violinist i have heard and I’ve heard quite a few. I recommend 1000%.

Review by Felicia H.

WeddingReviewed on April 24, 2022From Amboy, IL

Brian was amazing! He played beautifully. He was easy to get ahold of. I love that he had his music on YouTube to choose from. I would recommend him! I would definitely have him again. Thanks again Brian.

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Thank you so much, Felicia! It was great to be a part of yours and Akondo's day. Hope to work with you again soon! =] Brian

Review by Loretta H.

FuneralReviewed on March 30, 2022From Chicago, IL

Brian stepped up to the plate in my desperate need for my Mother's Funeral. After calls to violinist and no return calls and running out of time I found this incredible sight which I shared with many people during this wake/funeral process. Brian was in constant contact with me and helped me though this making this as easy on me as possible! I wish I could have stayed to thank him personally! Brian THANK YOU! You were fantastic! I would hire him again and again! Thank you Bash for this sight! If it wasn't for you I Would have regretted this send off of a another violinist! Thank you all!

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Hi Lorie, Thank you so much for your kind words - I'm so glad and honored to be the perfect fit for your mother's funeral. Hope to work with you again in the future, Brian

Review by Angel S.

EventReviewed on January 24, 2020From Chicago, IL

Amazing Experience, Indeed Brian goes the extra mile ! He went very early to the venue we agreed,for him to be prepared to the exact time, he sent me msgs to coordinate entrance so he could hide from the proposal! The weather was cold and although it was not windy im sure his fingers were very cold but he played incredible! He was also very kind to take some pictures too ! Definitely I recommend him!! its a must hire !! A+++++.

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Thank you so much, Angel! Really appreciate the glowing review!

Review by Christopher F.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on June 10, 2019From Chicago, IL

Brian was phenomenal. Wonderful communication before and during the event. We also used his recommendation for a pianist and she was amazing. Sheer perfection.

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Many thanks, Christopher! It was wonderful to be a part of your ceremony and reception.

Review by Julieta L.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on October 7, 2018From Palos Heights, IL

I always wanted a violinist to play at my wedding and Brian did not disapoint! Very quick on responding to emails and was able to accomodate any song choice given. Gave excellent recommendations of songs to be played during different parts of the ceremony. His transitions of the songs were flawless! He was nice and early to the ceremony and overall very kind and great to work with.

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Thank you so much, Julie!

Review by Maria A.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on December 30, 2018From Glen Ellyn, IL

Brian, was very professional and talented. Our wedding ceremony turned out beautiful with the outstanding music that Brian played during the ceremony. He was easy to get in touch with, and also had some great suggestions.

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Than you so much, Maria! Your ceremony was beautiful - was happy to provide music for it, it was great working with you, too! =]

Review by Kimberly S.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on May 30, 2018From Chicago, IL

Brian did an amazing job. His performance brought set the tone for a classic, timeless, romantic ceremony. Thank you for making my day that much special. Kimberly and Rayzhaun Jones Douglas Park Cultural Center Wedding Ceremony May 26, 2018

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Thank you so much for the review, Kimberly - It was wonderful to be a part of your beautiful ceremony!

Review by Andrew C.

Engagement PartyReviewed on December 27, 2018From Chicago, IL

I hired Brian for a proposal. Brian was very thoughtful and professional throughout the process. He made the proposal magical. 5/5 would recommend. Thank you Brian!

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Hi Andrew, Thanks for the review - it was wonderful to perform for and work with you. Wishing you and your fiancée all the best!

Review by Arlene S.

Baby ShowerReviewed on May 31, 2018From Wheaton, IL

Brian was fantastic!! Very nice and very professional!

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Thanks so much, Arlene! It was very fun to perform for you and your guests!

Review by Tapas P.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on June 5, 2019From Oak Brook, IL

Very professional! Made special arrangements for our ceremony and was easy to communicate with!

Review by William M.

Private PartyReviewed on October 6, 2018From Crestwood, IL

Brian was fantastic and I would recommend him to anyone, he came into our home and played a great variety of songs, while my wife and I had a nice romantic evening rolling sushi! He also played our wedding song which was a very special memory that will last forever!

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Thanks so much for the review, William! It was great to be a part of your special evening.

Review by Matt S.

Engagement PartyReviewed on May 19, 2018From Chicago, IL

Brian was extremely professional, responsive, and courteous throughout my surprise engagement event and was happy to accommodate last minute plan changes due to weather. He has remarkable musical talent and I would recommend him to anyone.

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Hi Matt, thanks for the great review - I really appreciate it! Best of luck to you and your fiancée.

Review by Amanda C.

Wine Tasting PartyReviewed on March 12, 2018From Willowbrook, IL

Brian was absolutely fantastic at our wine tasting party. He was easy to work with, extremely professional and his performance was incredible, I cannot recommend Brian more for an event of any size! I will be booking him again!

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Thanks for the review, Amanda!

Review by Patricja D.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on June 17, 2018From Chicago, IL

Review by Lawrence T.

WeddingReviewed on March 29, 2018From Fox Lake, IL

Brian and his team were great ! They played in the chapel and it was heavenly . After the ceremony we retired to a different larger room and the 230 guests were noisy so it was more difficult to hear the music. BUT Brian and team played wonderfully were very accommodating and professional in every way. Thank you Lawrence Tilli

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Thank you, Lawrence! The quartet had a great time performing =]

Review by Ashley C.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on June 24, 2018From Barrington, IL

Brian communicated with me efficiently for months prior to our wedding. He was timely and professional and a great addition to our wedding ceremony!

Review by Alex R.

Private PartyReviewed on June 24, 2018From Chicago, IL

Brian was excellent. He was able to learn a specific song for us and was very professional. I would definitely recommend him for any occasion.

Review by Jackie A.

Cocktail PartyReviewed on January 3, 2020From Lake Forest, IL

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Thank you so much for the review, Jackie!