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Creating Your Perfect Soundtrack
Award-winning live music, tailored to your vision. Creating unforgettable moments with a soundtrack that’s uniquely yours.
About Yorkshire Violinist
About Yorkshire Violinist
Award-Winning Wedding and Events Musician for Hire Across the UK
Yorkshire Violinist offers bespoke live string performances tailored to elevate your special occasions. With years of professional experience and an extensive repertoire spanning classical favourites, contemporary hits, film scores, and more, you can trust me to create the perfect soundtrack for your event.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate function, proposal, or private celebration, I provide a range of performance options, including solo violin or cello, vibrant string ensembles, and a beautiful violin and piano duo. Performances can be acoustic for a traditional touch or amplified with high-quality backing tracks for a modern twist.
Based in Yorkshire and available nationwide, I bring both expertise and a personal touch to every event. From the walk down the aisle to the last note of your drinks reception or private party, I work closely with you to deliver an unforgettable performance that matches your vision.
About Emily Harding | Yorkshire Violinist
Emily Harding, known professionally as the Yorkshire Violinist, is a classically trained violinist and educator based in Huddersfield. She studied at The University of Huddersfield and the Royal Northern College of Music, honing her craft before embarking on a vibrant and multifaceted career.
As Yorkshire Violinist, Emily performs across the UK both as a soloist and as an electric violinist, collaborating with renowned ensembles such as Symphonic Ibiza and the celebrated Storm Electric Strings. Highlights of her career include performing with the BBC during the 2022 Christmas season alongside prominent personalities like Sir Cliff Richard. She also served as Orchestral Leader of the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra from 2013 to 2019, bringing her expertise and artistry to the heart of classical music performance.
Beyond performing, Emily is passionate about nurturing the next generation of musicians through Yorkshire Violinist, which encompasses her instrumental tuition services. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience in state and private schools, music services, and individual lessons, she offers tailored guidance in violin, viola, piano, and music theory to students of all levels.
Away from her music, Emily loves exploring the Yorkshire countryside as a keen hiker, finding inspiration in its stunning landscapes. She shares her life and love of music with her husband Paul, also a professional musician, and their three children: Charlie, Sam, and Erin.
YV’s ‘Why?’: The Backstory
When I launched Yorkshire Violinist in June 2022, it wasn’t just about starting a business; it was about blending my passions and experience into something deeply meaningful and fulfilling. After years of juggling a career as a classroom and music service teacher, orchestral leader, and performer for other ensembles and quartets, I knew how powerful live music could be in shaping emotional and unforgettable moments. I also knew that my love for connecting with people and creating meaningful experiences was at the core of everything I did.
Starting my own wedding business came from a desire for more balance and clarity during a time of change in my life. My youngest was a nine-week old baby, I’d stepped away from classroom teaching, and for the first time in decades, I had the chance to reshape my career. I saw and seized the opportunity to build something that allowed me to celebrate life’s most joyful moments with couples and families.
Yorkshire Violinist is about more than music—it’s about using my skills and artistry to make someone’s special day feel truly special. Knowing that a violin can create an atmosphere where love and joy shine through is what drives me every day.