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Slava Gelfand Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 74 Reviews
  • Violinist from Philadelphia, PA
  • 168 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $200 per hour

74 Reviews for Slava Gelfand

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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!

Review by Alan B.

Wedding•Reviewed on December 30, 2020•From Philadelphia, PA

Great performance!

Review by anna w.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on December 12, 2020•From Rockville, MD

Slava was fabulous in every possible way! He played a surprise concert for my parents for my mom’s birthday on their balcony. From the get go Slava was very professional, communicative, and accommodating. He curated the playlist based on my parents’ interests, was very easy to email with and accommodated my plan for the surprise, came early and with everything he needed, played absolutely beautifully, and was very kind and engaging with my parents. In addition, he is a very talented and knowledgeable musician. I am so glad to have connected with him and got to experience his playing. We will book him again in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking!

Review by Ayoub F.

Wedding•Reviewed on November 9, 2020•From Washington, DC

Great performance from Slava. Slava was punctual on the event day. He delivered what we talked about to the T. Slava was also very flexible, when it came to timing changes. Planning a wedding always causes you to change and update your timing and Slava was very understanding, and compliant. So thank you Slava for making our day special :)

Review by Barbara H.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 4, 2020•From Collingswood, NJ

Review by DAVID P.

Community Event•Reviewed on August 5, 2019•From New Cumberland, PA

SLAVA IS AMAZING! EVERYONE ENJOYED HIS EXCEPTIONAL TALENT. WE WILL WANT HIM BACK FOR FUTURE VENUES. HE IS A CLASS ACT NOT TO BE OUT CLASSED! ANYONE WHO BOOKS HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Review by Kathryn S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 29, 2019•From Brigantine, NJ

Slava is an excellent violin player and made our wedding ceremony so memorable! We had a beach wedding & Slava played on the beach as our guests arrived to the wedding! We had so many guests tell us that it was such a nice scene to walk onto the beach and to hear an amazing violin player! We are so thankful Slava was available to play at our wedding!!

Review by Jennifer G.

Private Party•Reviewed on March 4, 2019•From Newtown, PA

Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Slava was professional, very kind, patient, and sooooo TALENTED. He has been playing violin professionally for many years and it really shows in his performance. I hired him to perform for my mother in her home (she broke her ankle and I wanted to surprise her with something special). Slava took extra time to answer all of her questions and shared the history of each song upon her request. His range of knowledge from classical to popular music was astounding. He played so beautifully it brought tears to her eyes. I highly recommend Slava to anyone for any type of performance. 5 stars! We will hire him again for future events.

Review by Cybele Z.

Private Party•Reviewed on January 14, 2019•From New York City, NY

Slava was excellent and it was a great joy to have him perform for my mom. Slava's talent for violin is immense and orchestra quality, like a solo violinist with a world class orchestra. I recommend him for any event that calls for exquisite classical violin playing. Slava was also kind, courteous and accommodating regarding the exact time he would play, giving us an option. Slava was friendly and we hope to refer him to our friends. Thanks Slava!

Review by Alan B.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 30, 2018•From Smithtown, NY

Wonderful performance! We would hire him again!

Review by Alan B.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on December 25, 2018•From Binghamton, NY

Great performance, we enjoyed listening both classical and popular music from movies with the background tracks. Would recommend him.

Review by J P.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 10, 2018•From Beltsville, MD

Slava Gelfand was absolutely wonderful. He was very professional. His performance was phenomenal. Word’s can’t describe how fabulous his performance was. I would recommend hiring him for any event.

Review by Amy R.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 21, 2025•From Bloomsburg, PA

Slava played the violin nicely and did accommodate to our request to extend his time. How ever he did not have a very good attitude especially at the very end. Over all I would not book with him again.

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Providing phrase “not have a very good attitude especially at the very end”, did you mean that I disturbed your plans not to pay me for my service? When your husband asked me to extend time, we agreed about the final payment. But when I played the recessional part, you and all the guests were following through the entrance outside and took seat inside each cars. When I went outside, everybody was inside the cars, and what do you think I had to do in that case? So, I was asking around where I can see you or your husband. And then your father came outside of one of the cars, and I said him that I was not paid. He was surprised, and then we came to the car where your husband and you were locating. You and your husband were too busy that forgot to pay me, but I am not used to stay without a payment for the service, while I was playing for 45 minutes entertaining your guests who, by the way, were applauding me, and then I was playing the same amount of time until the end of the ceremony.

Review by Taner A.

Event•Reviewed on April 21, 2018•From Bethlehem, PA

Slava helped me with a surprise proposal event. Even though I hired him in the last minute, he was able to learn playing the song I wanted to propose with. He sent a sample so that we were able to find the key that I can sing. He arrived to the location on time and did a great job with the surprise, and playing the song. I highly recommend him

Review by Sarah K.

Wedding•Reviewed on October 3, 2017•From Atkinson, NH

Having Slava perform at our wedding was amazing. It was such a nice, elegant touch during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you Slava for helping make our day a memorable one!

Review by Yulia S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on February 3, 2019•From Philadelphia, PA

Review by Lynn D.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 18, 2017•From Friendship, MD

Because of the timing and being the mother of the bride I never spoke to him the day of ceremony. He was perfect. It added to the perfect outdoor ceremony.

Review by Nicole J.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 25, 2017•From King of Prussia, PA

Review by Scott J.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 29, 2017•From Richmond, VA

Slava played at our wedding May 13,2017. He did a amazing job very professional, and talented. We would highly recommend using him.

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Hi Scott, Thank you very much for the warm words and high evaluation. I enjoyed playing at your Wedding. If you wish me to play at any future events, I am available.

Review by Natalie U.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on March 28, 2017•From Pittsburgh, PA

Review by Jonathan B.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on December 7, 2016•From Buffalo, NY

Slava played at my wedding cocktail hour and was wonderful. All our guests enjoyed listening to him play violin and I would recommend him to anyone

Review by Abby J.

Wedding•Reviewed on December 4, 2016•From Milford, DE

Slava played the violin during my wedding ceremony on October 15. He did such an amazing job! He was very responsive and easy to work with. He provided music to the organist and pianist and arrived early to rehearse with them! I was extremely impressed and would highly recommend him! It was absolutely perfect thanks to Slava's expertise!

Review by John M.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 3, 2016•From Chester Springs, PA

Slava was amazing! He arrived at the church for our wedding ceremony on time and accommodated our numerous special requests. Specifically, he learned how to play two songs before our ceremony on Oct. 1, 2016, and even put together an additional arrangement to accompany his violin as we recessed out of church - all for no additional charge. In this day and age, it seems like most vendors gauge their prices as soon as they hear they are being hired for a wedding. Slava is the exception to this rule. We couldn't be happier.

Review by Bruce N.

Wedding•Reviewed on June 21, 2016•From Upper Black Eddy, PA

This was the second family wedding that we hired Slava Gelfand. Obviously we were impressed with him enough to hire him again. He is very talented and professional. His range of music styles is amazing. Very accommodating. We hope to hire him again

Review by Alan B.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 2, 2016•From Boston, MA

Great performance! Slava was playing various music including classical pieces, rock and popular songs with pre-recorded accompaniment on his lap top which sounded through amplification system. He played even pieces by ABBA, T.Cutugno, E.Ramazzotti, etc. We had a wonderful evening and we hope to see and listen to Slava again!