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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026
Last update: May 2026
EMKViolin is based in Bournemouth, Dorset, and offers wedding music services. Award-winning violinist Emma-Marie Kabanova has travelled across the world, performing for royalty and celebrities, at festivals and events, and with orchestras and as a soloist. She specialises in classical music with a keen interest in folk music and knowledge of contemporary tunes. With a master's degree in performance of music and extensive experience, Emma-Marie offers outstanding musical expertise for a couple's special celebration.
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EMKViolin can add an elegant and romantic note to proceedings, creating an ideal soundtrack for wedding festivities. Emma-Marie loves collaborating with her clients to select pieces and arrange music. This talented musician can help to create magical memories through a musical backdrop, one to help mark a couple's big day.
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for EMKViolin
World class musical extravaganza at Dorset wedding
Exceptionally Talented, Flexible and Kind Musician
Emma-Marie even sought out and played a request that we gave only a week before the wedding. It was a real pleasure to listen to her play (I would have gladly just made the service a concert!).
Beautiful experience
She performed in the garden of the country estate just as our guests arrived for canapés. Her beautiful playing enhanced the lovely surroundings even more. I can’t have imagined it without her and am so glad she was available.
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Meet the team
Hello,
I'm Emma-Marie. I've been playing the violin since I was 6 and it's still my passion.
I studied violin and composition at Goldsmiths then travelled to Russia to learn from the great violin traditions there. While I was liveing in Russia I played with some great musicians from the Bolshoi Theatre and top orchestras, but I also played for children in care homes and even in juvenile detantion centres because I belive that music should be for everyone. I was awarded a Points of Light award by Theresa May for this work in 2017.
One of my all time favourite things is to play for weddings. I love preparing the tunes that my couples have chosen, it's such a beautiful insight into their characters. Sometimes a piece of music has such strong associations and meaning and I love bringing that to life and seeing the smiles as a dream becomes reality.
when I'm not playing the violin I'm a mummy to an adorable little rainbow baby. We love being outdoors and adore exploring the beautful Dorset countryside.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you and crating the perfect soudntrack to your special day!
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