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Brian Ostrega Violinist

Brian Ostrega Violinist

Chicago, IL
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    J G Sent on 06/03/2023
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    Brian was amazing!!

    Brian was great and we loved the music. He did some amazing music. He added great touch by doing Indian music for our wedding. We would highly recommend Brian.

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Jannat! Really appreciate it, it was fun performing for you and your guests!
    -Brian
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    Carolina S. Sent on 10/29/2022
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    Talented, responsive, great to work with!

    I can’t recommend Brian enough! He is extremely talented—even able to play songs that aren’t well known and, to my knowledge, didn’t have sheet music. He is also responsive, flexible with song choices/changes, and so kind!

    Since we eloped and our ceremony was very short, he even gave us a discount. He is reliable and absolutely wonderful to work with! As a musician myself, I can say that he is one of the best violinists I have ever worked with. 10/10!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Carolina! It was wonderful to perform for your elopement, and make all your musical selections come to life.

    Wishing you all the best!
    Brian
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    Jesse J. Sent on 07/25/2022
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    Stop looking and book Brian!

    We reached out to Brian in 2019 for our 2020 wedding, which we had to move twice thanks to COVID. Brian was always responsive and patient. We had a string quartet that he organized and even played a song request we had and we just had to pay for the sheet music. It was great and lovely to have him and the quartet playing before our ceremony, the processional, and recessional, then during our cocktail hour. Brian even met with us via zoom leading up to the event to go over logistics which we appreciated. Our guests had nothing but good things to say and were happy to see/hear live instruments for the first time in a while. Thank you Brian and the quartet!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Jesse! I really appreciate the glowing review, it was wonderful performing for you and Chris' families as well as working with you through all this time to make everything happen!
    Wishing you and Chris all the best,
    Brian
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    Maddy Sent on 06/25/2022
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    So good!! They made our day feel more special

    Brian and the pianist were amazing! Highly highly recommend them
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    Kenneth U. Sent on 11/11/2021
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    Consummate professional, highly recommended!

    We were fortunate enough to be able to enlist Brian to perform for our wedding ceremony. He was incredibly easy to work with when we were planning our ceremony - he was not only super receptive to any musical suggestions or requests we had (and he accommodated ALL of them superbly), he also had tons of ideas and suggestions when we needed them. When the big day came, his musical performance was just top notch. I can't say enough about this. We elected to go with just Brian (solo violin) for the event, and the effect was awesome. Our guests were blown away by his violin playing, and we're still getting compliments on what a great touch this added to our wedding. We cannot recommend Brian highly enough!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thanks so much, Ken! I really appreciate it - and am so glad the performing delivered for the ceremony. It was wonderful to perform for you and your guests and for you and Adri's special day!

    Thanks again,
    Brian
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    Kristy L. Sent on 09/28/2020
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    The best violinist! Returns emails quickly and helps when you have questions.

    Thank you so much Brian for playing at our wedding. It was so beautiful and the music made it more of an intimate wedding for us. My husband and I loved all the songs you played for us. We will remember that day forever. Thank you again!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thanks so much, Kristy - I really appreciate it! Many congrats again to you, Rocco and your family!

    Brian
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    Kristie Sent on 08/05/2021
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    Brian is amazing!

    We hired Brian for our wedding in July and he performed flawlessly at our church ceremony. He was prompt, responsive and very helpful!!! Would absolutely recommend!!!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Kristie, I really appreciate it! It was wonderful to perform for you and your guests - take care!
    Brian
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    Ashley D. Sent on 06/04/2021
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    Outstanding!

    We received SO many compliments about Brian and pianist at our ceremony. Brian is extremely talented and the sound of his music as guests entered the church brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps before I even walked down the aisle.

    I got married in a Catholic church and Brian was very knowledgeable of the format of the ceremony, and helped me pick out songs for each part of the mass. Brian went above and beyond - he doesn't just show up on the day of the wedding, he was a huge help throughout the planning process.

    I forever envisioned walking down the aisle to Pachelbel Canon and Brian did not disappoint. I am so thankful he was a part of our wedding ceremony and cannot recommend him enough!!!!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Ashely! It was a pleasure to work with you in preparation for the big day as well as perform the day of. Really appreciate it, take care,
    Brian
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    Liliana T. Sent on 08/17/2020
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    It WAS incredible

    It was the icing on the cake that made our ceremony complete.

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Lily,

    Thank you so much for the review! It was wonderful being a part of your special day - congrats again!
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    Holly N. Sent on 06/13/2021
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    Covid Engagement

    Brian was amazing!! His playing just made my son's engagement proposal perfect. He played a special requested song, went along with the surprise proposal and was professional with covid protocols.
    I highly recommend Brian for any event.

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Holly!
    I really appreciate it, it was wonderful to perform, so glad to hear the special arrangement was to their liking,

    Brian
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    Debbie L. Sent on 05/16/2021
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    Daughter's wedding

    I happened to find Brian on The Wedding Knot. I'm glad I did. He never wasted time getting back to me. Always in a timely manner. My daughter requested a song at the last minute. A week before her wedding to change her ceremony song. It was not on his list but he told me not to worry, that he would know it by her wedding. He played it beautifully. We had him play for the ceremony and for cocktail hour
    We received so many wonderful compliments and couldn't be happier.
    Thank you Brian . You made her wedding so classy and elegant!

    Debbie Johnston

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much for the glowing review, Debbie! It was an absolute delight to perform for you and your guests!

    Take care,
    Brian
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    Kristin Sent on 09/29/2020
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    Outdoor wedding

    Brian was truly amazing!
    He was very helpful when it came to choosing our songs and he was also very open to our ideas. I would highly recommend Brian!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Kristin - thank you so much for the review! It was wonderful performing for you and your family.

    Congrats again,
    Brian
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    Nader Sent on 07/24/2021
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    Phenomenal

    I invited Brian for my proposal on May 14th.(N&P). This gentleman made my event so special and romantic with his phenomenal art skills. Songs selected played beautifully. Brain is such a humble artist and I highly recommend him and I will reach out to him in future. Thank you Brian!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Nader! It was wonderful performing for you and your guests - congrats on the proposal - hope to work with you again soon!

    Brian
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    Shelley H. Sent on 08/24/2020
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    Definitely recommend!

    Brian is a very talented violinist and I would highly recommend him for your next event!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Shelley! Congrats again to you and Paul, so glad to bring music to your special day
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    Nicole M. Sent on 08/16/2020
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    Amazing & The Best Vendor to Deal With!

    Brian was amazing to work with! He was honestly the easiest of all of my wedding vendors to deal with as he responded promptly and did not blow up my phone & emails regarding details, etc. People came up to me after the wedding and told me that Brian (and his music choices + violinist talent) were their favorite part of my wedding! He was so professional and, even more so, talented! He really made my wedding day! Thank you, Brian!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much Nicole - so glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed the music for the evening! It was a wonderful time performing, thanks again!
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    Ashley K. Sent on 07/27/2021
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    A wonderful violinist

    My husband and I got married two weeks ago, and Brian played violin for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Hiring Brian was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning! He was extremely flexible (we had to replan our wedding due to COVID) and very professional. He even learned a new song for me! Our guests had wonderful things to say about the music, and I have never felt more beautiful than walking down the aisle to the sound of live violin music. I highly recommend Brian and the beautiful music he plays. :)

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thanks so much, Ashley - so glad to perform for you and your guests!

    Really appreciate the glowing review - hope to work with you again if you have any other musical needs in the future!

    Brian
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    Danielle Sent on 08/14/2020
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Brian was amazing for our wedding ceremony music! He was always willing to answer our questions, arrived on time, and played beautifully.

    We would highly recommend his services!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Danielle,
    Thank you so much for the glowing review - I really appreciate it! Congrats again to you and Matthew, it was wonderful performing for you and your guests!
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    Lindsay Sent on 03/04/2020
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    Amazing!!!!

    Brian was absolutely amazing to work with! When asked he was more than willing to play along with my church’s pianist and did all the leg work to reach our to her. I’ve always had a love of violins and knew I wanted one at my wedding. Brian was literally so easy going and kind in his responses. His music was absolutely beautiful and I cannot say enough good things about him. Will be recommending him to anyone and everyone. THANKS BRIAN!!!!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Lindsay! Really appreciate it - was a blast working with you to make your wedding day so special!
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    Charlene Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can’t emphasize enough how thankful me and my new husband in choosing Brian as our violinist for the ceremony. He is very professional and response very quickly (to a bride, that’s extremely important). He worked with us in choosing our songs in various parts of the ceremony. I did not have any worries at all about the music during the planning stage as I trusted him that he will do well and yes— he did a great job in our actual ceremony. Bryan is a great musician and I would highly recommend him to all the couples out there looking for someone to play violin in the most special day of their lives!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Charlene,

    Thank you so much for the review! It was a pleasure performing for you, Andrew and your guests - congrats again!

    Take care,
    Brian
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    Annamaria R. Sent on 10/06/2019
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    Classic & Romantic

    Brian was great! We had an outdoor ceremony and his music was a wonderful addition. He was very responsive to emails, provided a list of songs to make my job a little easier, and even took requests from my father while we took pictures. He played beautifully!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Annamaria,

    Many thanks for the review! Glad to hear I could make things easier with communication and assist with providing music options for the planning process. It was very fun performing for you and your family and guests!

    Thanks again and take care,
    Brian
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    Christina Sent on 09/10/2019
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    Very accommodating and did very well

    He was awesome and very accommodating. He was willing to learn new music for us and everything went very well! I highly recommend him!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so so much Christina!! It was performing for you and your guests - wishing you all the best,
    Brian
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    Susana Sent on 09/02/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    Brian was excellent! We were very pleased with our wedding performance! Def will recommend!!!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Many thanks Susana,

    It was wonderful performing for you, Charles, and your guests!

    Wishing you and your family all the best,
    Brian
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    Crystal R. Sent on 09/09/2019
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    Wedding hire

    I hired Brian for my late August wedding this year and it was one of the best decisions that I made in regards to picking my vendors. He was responsive, polite and very flexible . He offered musical suggestions when requested and was very professional throughout our contact and the wedding performance. He played so beautifully and it was such a memorable experience for my guests as I’m still receiving compliments on his performance. I would not only work with him again but would recommend him a thousand times over !

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review, Crystal! So glad to bring music to your beautiful ceremony!

    Brian
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    Tammi Sent on 09/01/2019
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    Beautiful wedding day!

    Brian is amazing! Everyone loved him! Even when wedding was delayed a bit Brian hung in there! Thank you for a beautiful wedding!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Hi Tammi,

    Thanks so much for the review! Was fun to be a part of the ceremony and happy the ceremony went on with a little rain =]

    Best to you and Jeff,
    Brian
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    Catherine N. Sent on 09/11/2019
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    Perfect for our Wedding Ceremony!

    Brian was great to work with from the start! He always responded quickly to all messages and provided helpful information and song lists to help me plan the music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He arrived early and followed our ceremony script perfectly to play music at all the right times! He is a very talented violinist, would definitely recommend!

    Brian Ostrega Violinist's reply:

    Thank you so much, Catherine! It was a pleasure to perform for you and your guests and was great working with you!

    Thanks a bunch,
    Brian
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