“such sensitive fiddle playing: nothing missing nor any excess”
— Music journalist Iain Campbell on SeaFall

“perfectly placed accents… simply entrancing”
— Reviewer Tim Carroll on Davy Cartwright’s album ‘I Didn’t Get Where I Am Today’

“made me cry the first 3 times I listened to it. Thank you, you’re a genius and an absolute marvel”
— Singer-songwriter Davy Cartwright

Xenia is available as a soloist, session musician or with her bands (below). She has a large repertoire in various musical styles and is an excellent performer whether sight reading or improvising live. She’s based in South Wales and travels around the UK.

Xenia picked up the violin at an early age. She grew up with classical music and played in numerous orchestras and chamber music groups including the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. She has branched out into other styles, following where her heart takes her.

Xenia currently plays in:
*Hot Club Gallois (gypsy jazz)
*Aderyn String Quartet (classical and light classics)
*SeaFall (folk-jazz trio)
*James Clode Band (8-piece contemporary)

Qualifications:
ABRSM disploma in violin performance (aged 18)
Grade 8 (aged 12)

To hire Xenia for gigs or recordings please contact her.

All fiddle parts written and performed by Xenia. If you want violin on your album – wherever you are – please get in touch.

Xenia is available for

• ceilidhs and twmpaths – with folk band Mabon or as a session player
• weddings and functions – with folk-jazz band SeaFall or solo. Solo engagements have varied from church music to jamming with a rock band!
• orchestras – session player for several groups including Mumbles Symphony Orchestra and Aberystwyth Choral Society
• celtic folk, country, bluegrass – with folk band Talgarth or as a session player

Call or email to discuss your requirements.