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About Arina

Versatile composer and sound designer for films, media and games with extensive experience performing with the cello and the piano.

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London

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Arina Brovanova is a multi-instrumentalist and composer with extensive experience performing and recording with the piano and the cello. As a cellist, she has played with orchestras in Russia and the UK and participated in numerous recording sessions (including, in Abbey Road Studio 1) as a part of different ensembles. As a pianist, she has performed numerous solo recitals. Her piano repertoire includes music by classical and modern composers such as J. S. Bach, F. Chopin, Johann Strauss, M. Mussorgsky, Philip Glass, Ludovico Einaudi and many more. Her favourite concert pieces are Seasons by Tchaikovsky and Vagharshapat Dance by Arno Babajanian. Also, she has been teaching piano lessons since 2016. Her Russian classical training provided her with a unique lens through which she composes today. She has also studied at the London College of Music (MMus Composition for Film and TV) and has broad experience in writing music for short films and videos (using Logic Pro, Cubase, Sibelius, and MuseScore). Her recent work is "The Last Landscape", dir. Katie Cox. She holds DipLCM in Conducting and has experience in conducting the Camerata LCM Orchestra (for instance, Adagio from Spartacus by Aram Khachaturian). She is also interested in game audio and worked with FMOD and Unity as part of her Master`s Dissertation Project.

Arina

5 out of 5

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Arina's Reviews

5 out of 5

Arina was absolutely fantastic and such a talent. She was only interested in helping us achieve the best results. We would highly recommend her at Slick Films

Reply from Arina

1 year ago

Thank you, Chris! It was a pleasure to work with you on the project - I had the best time! Looking forward to watching the movie when it comes out!

5 out of 5

Arina is an exceptional composer and arranger. We had the pleasure of performing her arrangement of "Paint It Black" from the Netflix Original Series "Wednesday", as well as three of her original pieces for string trios. Her efficiency in delivering the arrangements within the deadlines was impressive, and she was always open to adapting the scores to suit our ensemble's needs. Arina's original music exhibits a captivating contemporary classical style. Her compositions for chamber ensembles are particularly remarkable as they skillfully explore the sonic possibilities of the instruments, creating a rich and expansive sound that gives the impression of a larger ensemble playing. It was a delight to work with her, and we highly recommend her talent and professionalism to anyone seeking a composer and arranger for their musical projects.

5 out of 5

Arina is a versatile musician who was incredibly professional and punctual for the session and quickly adapted to the contemporary classical score to result in an extremely efficient recording.

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Arina's Song list

POP CELLO / PIANO

1. Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

2. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish

3. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

4. Rolling in the Deep – Adele

5. Let It Be – The Beatles

6. Perfect – Ed Sheeran

7. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen (covered by many artists)

8. All of Me – John Legend

9. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

10. Someone Like You – Adele

11. Radioactive – Imagine Dragons

12. Stay – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko

13. Wake Me Up – Avicii

14. Viva La Vida – Coldplay

15. Skyfall – Adele

SOUNDTRACKS CELLO / PIANO

1. The Godfather Theme – Nino Rota

2. My Heart Will Go On – James Horner (from Titanic)

3. Hedwig's Theme – John Williams (from Harry Potter)

4. Theme from Schindler’s List – John Williams

5. Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams

6. The Lion King Medley – Hans Zimmer

7. Pirates of the Caribbean Theme – Klaus Badelt, Hans Zimmer

8. The Mission: Theme – Ennio Morricone

9. La La Land Medley – Justin Hurwitz

10. Now We Are Free – Hans Zimmer (from Gladiator)

11. Up – Michael Giacchino (Main Theme)

12. Lord of the Rings: In Dreams – Howard Shore

13. Wednesday Theme – Danny Elfman (from Wednesday)

14. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Medley - Marcin Przybyłowicz, Mikolai Stroinski

BOLLYWOOD CELLO/PIANO

1. Aashiyan

2. Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu

3. Dulhe Ka Sehra

4. Zoobi Doobi

5. Ek Do Teen

6. Ishq Sufiyana

7. Raabta

8. Chammak Challo

9. Sairat Zaala Ji

10. Coca Cola

11. Kehte Hain Khuda

12. Janam Janam

13. Aankhon Mein Teri

14. Bom Diggy Diggy

15. Teri Meri

16. Laila Main Laila

17. Madhubala

18. Kachi Doriya

19. Balam Pichkari

20. Dil To Pagal Hai

BEST WEDDING SONGS

1. All of Me – John Legend

2. Marry You – Bruno Mars

3. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

4. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

5. At Last – Etta James

6. Perfect – Ed Sheeran

7. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

8. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston

9. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

10. Marry Me – Train

11. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder

12. Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars

13. Ho Hey – The Lumineers

14. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

15. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé & Jay-Z

16. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

17. Happy – Pharrell Williams

18. Make You Feel My Love – Adele

19. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

20. Everything – Michael Bublé

21. You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Daryl Hall & John Oates

22. Better Together – Jack Johnson

23. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

24. Treasure – Bruno Mars

25. Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON

26. September – Earth, Wind & Fire

27. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

28. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

29. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) – Beyoncé

30. Hey Ya! – Outkast

31. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

32. Latch (Acoustic) – Sam Smith

33. I Choose You – Sara Bareilles

34. Wake Me Up – Avicii

35. Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers

36. I Do – Colbie Caillat

37. The Luckiest – Ben Folds

38. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

39. Love On Top – Beyoncé

40. We Found Love – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

41. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

42. Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

43. Wannabe – Spice Girls

44. Sugar – Maroon 5

45. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

46. Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur

47. Forever – Chris Brown

48. We Are Family – Sister Sledge

49. Dancing Queen – ABBA

50. Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

BRIDGERTON

1. thank u, next – Ariana Grande

2. Girls Like You – Maroon 5

3. In My Blood – Shawn Mendes

4. bad guy – Billie Eilish

5. Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift

6. Strange – Celeste

7. Stay Away – Nirvana

8. Material Girl – Madonna

9. Diamonds – Rihanna

10. Dancing On My Own – Robyn

11. You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette

12. Sign of the Times – Harry Styles

13. What About Us – P!nk

14. How Deep Is Your Love – Calvin Harris & Disciples

15. abcdefu – GAYLE

16. Dynamite – BTS

17. Jealous – Nick Jonas

18. Cheap Thrills – Sia

19. Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish

20. Yellow – Coldplay

CHRISTMAS CELLO / PIANO

1. Christmas Tree – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2. O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam

3. Carol of the Bells – Mykola Leontovych

4. Ave Maria (Christmas version) – Franz Schubert

5. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) – Mel Tormé

6. Silent Night – Franz Gruber

7. Jingle Bells – James Lord Pierpont

8. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Felix Mendelssohn

9. Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson

10. White Christmas – Irving Berlin

11. O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Traditional

12. What Child Is This? – William Chatterton Dix

13. Little Drummer Boy – Katherine K. Davis

14. We Three Kings – John Henry Hopkins Jr.

15. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen – Traditional

PIANO CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE

1. Waltz by Alexey Verstovsky (1799-1862)

2. Waltz by Alexander Varlamov (1801 - 1848)

3. Polka-mazurka by Alexander Gurilyov (1803-1858)

4. Melancholic Waltz by Alexander Dargomyzhsky (1813 - 1869)

5. A Tear by Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881)

6. Nocturne by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)

7. The Seasons: October (Autumn Song) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)

8. The Seasons: December (Christmas) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)

9. Variations on Do Not Awaken Her at Dawn of Alexander Varlamov by Alexander Guriluov

(1803 - 1858)

10. Romance from "The Gadfly" by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975)

Arina's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£62.50
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£325

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£275

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£300

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.

£450

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£575

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients often appreciate my versatility and ability to adapt to the mood of the event - whether it’s a calm, intimate moment or a lively celebration, I always aim to create the perfect atmosphere and make sure the music feels just right for the occasion.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I’ve had recording sessions with various artists at Abbey Road Studios and Premises Studios, and have performed at various venues including Cadogan Hall in London.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

As a cellist, I’ve been most influenced by Tina Guo, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason; as a pianist, by Denis Matsuev; and as a composer, by Thomas Newman, Dario Marianelli, and Laufey.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The most high-profile gig I’ve had was a recording session at Abbey Road Studios. It was an unforgettable experience to play in such a historic and renowned space, and it was amazing to be part of a project in one of the world’s most famous studios.

Do you have different line-up options?

Duo: Violin & Cello Singer & Cello Violin & Piano Singer & Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Cello 2 Violins & Cello Violin, Cello & Piano Violin, Viola & Piano Larger Ensembles (4+ musicians) String Quartet Violin, Viola , Cello , Piano String Quintet Larger groups

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

No worries at all! I’m flexible with timings and happy to accommodate any changes to ensure everything runs smoothly.

How much time do you need to set up?

Setup typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the chosen lineup. This time is used for soundcheck, dressing up, and ensuring everything is ready for a performance.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely! The set list can be customized with at least 5 days' notice. There may be a small fee for additional arrangements.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I provide everything needed: music stands, music, PA system (if requested). If booking a duo or larger ensemble, chairs will be required.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course! I’d be delighted to learn any special requests to make your day even more memorable. A small fee may apply depending on the length and instrumentation.

Musicianship

Genres:

Contemporary classical, Classical, Film / TV music, Baroque, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Electronic, Ambient, Jazz, Russian music

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Instruments:

Cello, Composer, Piano

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Event types:

Recording session, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Producer, Orchestrator, Sound technician, Transcription, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Songwriter, Lyricist

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