RACHEL SOMERSET

Music has shaped my life from an early age. I began learning the piano at the age of four before discovering the violin at seven, later falling in love with the harp and world music. By the age of twelve I was already performing at weddings. More than two decades later, I still feel incredibly privileged to play a small part in one of life’s most meaningful celebrations.

 

Today, I am an award-winning wedding violinist and multi-instrumentalist, trusted by couples across the UK and I have performed at over 1,000 weddings. Whether performing the violin or the harp, my aim is always the same: to create an atmosphere that feels elegant, emotional and absolutely unforgettable.

 

Alongside my classical training, my love of Celtic and world music has shaped my musical style, allowing me to create performances that are both timeless and deeply personal.Away from weddings, I am passionate about composing music that brings comfort, reflection and hope.

 

Following the loss of my husband and suddenly finding myself raising a four-month-old daughter alone, music became far more than a profession – it became a place of healing, reminding me of its extraordinary ability to express what words often cannot. That experience continues to influence every piece of music I play. It has deepened my belief in the extraordinary power that music has to comfort, connect and preserve our most precious moments as living beings on this planet. It is now a heart-felt privilege to bring that same emotion and meaning to every wedding I perform.