Slava Gelfand Reviews

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Violinist from Philadelphia, PA
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Starting at $200 per hour

73 Reviews for Slava Gelfand

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Review by Kisy U.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on April 16, 2026•From Reading, PA

We had a lot of our event attendees comment on how good the music was and how well he played. The music was clear and recognizable. Many songs were contemporary.

Thank you!

Review by Christine S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on March 7, 2026•From Philadelphia, PA

Slava was such an important part of my daughter's wedding ceremony. He worked with her to blend two sections of a song for her walk down the aisle. He also played for half an hour before the ceremony started, as guests were filing in. Many guests later told me, unsolicited, how beautiful the music was. Slava's selections reminded some of the music in "Bridgerton." Slava was accommodating and easy to work with. He also is very talented and completely professional. I highly recommend him.

Christine, thank you so much! I am very glad!

Review by Amy F.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 8, 2025•From Ocean City, NJ

Having Slava play at our ceremony was truly magical. He arrived early and played while guests waited for the ceremony to begin. He is a very talented musician and I highly recommend. I will definitely book Slave again. Thank you Slava for making our ceremony one we will never forget.

Thank you, Amy. Slava

Review by Sarah C.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 4, 2025•From Cape May, NJ

Slava was great. Highly recommend.

Thank you!

Review by Anna M.

Wedding•Reviewed on April 21, 2025•From Harrisburg, PA

Slava made my wedding complete! He's extremely talented, professional & kind. He played beautifully at my ceremony & everyone absolutely loved it. His playing made the experience truly magical! I cannot recommend Slava enough :)

Anna, thank you very much for such warm review!

Review by Katherine K.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 18, 2024•From Springfield, VA

Review by Paula D.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on November 11, 2024•From Allentown, PA

Slava played at our wedding reception during cocktail hour. He was wonderful, flexible on the music we chose, he dressed formally as we requested and our guests provided excellent feedback. We would absolutely recommend him and we will be sure to request that he plays for us in future events.

Review by Shana G.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on September 14, 2024•From Washington, DC

Slave was the perfect talent for my event! He was very communicative, willing to travel, and has very diverse song options. Exceeded expectations!

Thank you, Shana, for the review!

Review by Nicole O.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 1, 2024•From Voorhees, NJ

Slava did a great job and played for both wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We will definitely have him play at other family events.

Thank you, Nicole.

Review by Kendall A.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 21, 2024•From Ocean City, MD

Slava was professional and friendly. He arrived to our wedding and played our requested songs. Would highly recommend him!

Thank you!

Review by Dayana s.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on March 22, 2024•From Hamburg, NJ

Mr. Slava played happy birthday to my daughter when she was one yr old. Fast forward and we were able to find him again to play at her Quinceanera (15yrs). He is so talented, he was able to play a very difficult piece that my daughter has loved for some time. I hope that he will be able to play for her wedding someday. Anybody would be so lucky to have him for their event.

Thank you, Dayana, for excellent review and warm words!

Review by Tammy G.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on March 12, 2024•From Melbourne Beach, FL

It was a pleasure meeting and dealing with Slava. He was prompt, professional and overall talented. His playing the violin was a wonderful addition to our daughters wedding ceremony. Thanks you SO much Slava for playing beautiful music. Would definitely recommend Slava!!!

Thank you, Tammy, for warm words and excellent review!

Review by Allison M.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on January 24, 2024•From Lavallette, NJ

Slava is a very talented musician. He was so sweet and kind to everyone at our party. Even playing our Taylor Swift requests. Will definitely use Slava again!

Thank you, Allison, for excellent review!

Review by Marjorie R.

Country Club Event•Reviewed on October 10, 2023•From Blackwood, NJ

Slava was great for our venue! He was able to move around the room for everyone to enjoy. I would recommend him for any venue looking for an elevated event as he played our event of 200 women and they all enjoyed the intimacy he provided. He would be an asset to your event.

Review by Gisselle B.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 3, 2023•From West Orange, NJ

Slava played beautifully all the songs requested. He was always very responsive prior to the wedding. My wedding ceremony couldn't have been any better thanks to Slava.

Review by Anne E.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 27, 2023•From Mount Holly, NJ

Slava Gelfand is very talented and professional. He showed up early to be sure he was in the right place. His beautiful music made the occasion special and he played far more than what we asked for. It takes a very dedicated artist to come to a rustic park for a tiny wedding and make it beautiful. Everyone loved it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for any occasion.

Anne, thank you very much for such warm words and excellent review! I enjoyed playing in such a beautiful area. Congratulations to you, Luke, and Paige!

Review by Haniel P.

Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 25, 2022•From Woodbury, CT

Slava was an overall outstanding performer, very graceful and attentive. I will definitely be recommending him for my next event.

Haniel, thank you for such warm review and wonderful hospitality. I will be glad to play at any future events for you, your family and friends if you wish. Happy Holidays!

Review by Thammy C.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 11, 2022•From Englishtown, NJ

Slava was awesome. He was punctual and communicative. With the stress of planning a wedding, you tend to get worried that everyone may cancel on you. He was in communication with me at all times which gave me peace of mind. His price is very reasonable and he is highly skilled with the violin. I would definitely hire Slava again in a heart beat.

Thammy, thank you very much for the excellent review and warm words! If you would like me to play at the events in the future, I would be glad to play. Congratulations!

Review by Dianne S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 31, 2022•From Silver Spring, MD

Mr. Slava Gelfand is an excellent violinist and an overall superior performer. He worked with me before the performance to tailor it to be exactly what I wanted. He carried out that exact style and flavor to his music. He blends well into the background of the setting. Yet all guests were drawn to his beautiful music and his comments made before each piece was played. He was as one of the guests with tremendous talent. I have passed his name on to othersand I will surely use him again. Dianne Smith

Dianne, thank you very much for such warm words. I felt emotional contact with the audience right away, and that helped me to perform. I enjoyed and will be glad to perform for you and your guests again.

Review by Bruce j.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 6, 2022•From Stroudsburg, PA

I thought I was at a concert at Carnegie Hall. Everyone was extremely impressed and entertained. People loved him very much. I paid for another hour!!!!! Such a bargain!! He will be my default music for parties because he can play in background but has the talent to stop conversations in their tracks with his music!!! SOOOOOOOOOO happy with Slava Gelfand!!!!!!

Bruce, thank you very much for such warm feedback. I try to do my best because I love to perform bringing positive emotions.

Review by Mary M.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on November 29, 2021•From Danielsville, PA

Slava played processional and recessional music for our Daughter’s wedding.He was the perfect addition to her ceremony!Slava was prompt,professional,humble and an amazingly talented violinist.Can’t wait for an occasion to hear him play again.Thank you Slava !

Review by Kiersten H.

Wedding•Reviewed on November 8, 2021•From Clayton, DE

Slava was AMAZING! He was very receptive and followed-up with emails and communication in a timely manner. While at the wedding event I hired him for, he was very kind, professional and played wonderfully. I had some special requests songs which he played with no hesitation. I would honestly hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you Slava and God bless!

Thank you very much, Kiersten, for such wonderful review and warm words. I will be glad to play for you and your guests in the future.

Review by Lena K.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 30, 2021•From Jamison, PA

Slava was absolutely phenomenal musician. His professionalism and charisma impressed me and all my guests. His repertoire was vast and beautiful. We all had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Yelena and Alex, thank you for such warm words. The environment was very friendly, which helped me to perform. Thank you for the invitation and such atmosphere!

Review by Chris B.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 15, 2021•From Rockville, MD

Slava is a true professional belly dancer! He performed for our small party and everyone adults and kids had a blast, we want to make another party to have another performance! Thank you very much Slava!

Thank you very much, Chris.

Review by Philip G.

Celebration•Reviewed on April 18, 2021•From Rehoboth Beach, DE

Slava was exceptional. He was prompt, polite and immensely talented. We were mesmerized by his performance and so very pleased overall. We would DEFINITELY hire him again and will be dropping his name to friends. Thank you!

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