Biography
Becky began her musical training on piano and violin at the age of 4 and later took up the viola and bassoon. She read Music at Cambridge University, gaining an Instrumental Award scholarship for her studies. She then moved to London and completed her Masters in Performance at the Royal College of Music, London with Ian Jewel on Viola and Piano with Julian Jacobson.
After graduating, she joined the Southbank Sinfonia in London before continuing her studies on viola at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste in Switzerland with Christoph Schiller, where she played with a string quartet, giving regular recitals across Switzerland.
After completing her studies, Becky returned to London and worked full-time with the Philharmonia Orchestra and periodically with BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She has also played with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-fields.
In 2012 she moved to the UAE, first working at CMA Dubai and then working as a freelance musician on both Violin and Piano. Since working in the UAE, she has played for many major artists such as Michel Buble and the Jackson 5, as well as playing at major events such as the Dubai World Cup, the F1 Abu Dhabi racing weekend, Dubai Opera and the recent royal wedding.
She is a regular freelancer with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur and accompanies on Piano for recitals and exams in Dubai.
Becky has a keen interest in jazz and pop music and works with a singer in Dubai where they collaborate for high-profile luxury events and as the viola player in the Dubai String Quartet. She has had residencies at hotels such as the Kempinksi MOE, the Conrad hotel, Palazzo Versace, Fairmont Dubai, and Meydan hotel. She has worked for brands such as Bulgari, Tiffany, Ted Baker, Bentley and Jacob & Co and performed with artists such as Michel Bublé and Andrea Bocelli.
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Talent Card
Musician
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Violinist
Classical, Commercial, Contemporary, Covers, Jazz, Pop
Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs, Wedding, Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Children Birthday, Private Party, Bachelor Party, Exhibition
English
Experience
Palazzo Versace violinist in residence
2021
Sofitel Downtown violinist in residence
2020
Meydan hotel violinist in residence
2019
Conrad hotel violinist in residence
2018
Kempinski Mall of the Emirates
2017
Requirements
- Tech Rider
- Sound System with PA, monitor and speaker
Packages
Online Lessons
Duration:
30 mins
Includes:
Online lessons on both Violin and Piano now available from the comfort of your own home! I use Zoom, a high-resolution webcam and a professional external microphone. Lesson are 30 mins long and suitable for any age or ability.
No of sets:
5
Excludes:
N/A
Price
USD 49
Singer and Violin Duo
Duration:
2 x 35 minutes
Includes:
Singer and Electric Violin Duo Backing Tracks Dress
No of sets:
2
Excludes:
Sound Equipment Performing license if required
Price
USD 1306
Solo Violin Set
Duration:
HH:40
Includes:
Solo acoustic or electric violin performance 3 x 40 minute sets Dress Backing tracks
No of sets:
3
Excludes:
Sound equipment Performing license if required
Price
USD 735
Nadia Shihadeh
11 December 2019
Thank you so much for last night! Becky was legit.