About Us
Music is the very soul of your great event. It creates its character and conveys an emotional depth far beyond the reach of words. This expresses the artistic aim of Donna Lerew and her musical colleagues.
Musica Viva means "music with life". Not only is it "live music" but, for Donna it means a performance at the highest professional level delivered with great commitment. It also means attention to your particular tastes, ample time for consultation and planning in order to provide the perfect musical backdrop for your wedding or special event.
"Your beautiful music provided just the simple elegance we desired on our special day"
"You helped make our event truly magical!"
"You added just the right special touch to our wedding."
These are a few of the reviews from our satisfied clients.
Musica Viva offers an extensive repertoire of elegant classics, lighter and more popular music - perfect for weddings, receptions, and any special events.
Led by Donna Lerew, ensemble members represent the finest professional musicians of the Bay Area. Individually, they regularly perform with all the great symphonies and ballet orchestras; Musica Viva performs at the finest venues of the Bay Area - country clubs, mansions, great hotels, museums and wineries.
Violinist Donna Lerew made her solo debut at the age of seven. She has studied with some of the world's foremost violinists; she graduated with awards from the Eastman School of Music and Paris' Ecole Normale. Donna has performed with the Washington National Symphony, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Opera, Oakland East Bay Symphony and Festival Opera. She is currently active as a concert violinist in the Bay Area, in roles ranging from soloist to romantic strolling violinist.
Whether Donna is playing a custom program of gypsy music with piano, or the Quartet is performing the classics, you can rest assured of an enchanting musical experience.
Typical pricing for a two-hour engagement
String
Quartet (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello) - $870.00
Trio (violin, viola and cello or violin, flute and cello) - $690.00
Violin and Piano (Grand Piano) - $510.00
Duet (2 violins or violin and cello) - $720.00
Solo Violin
or Solo Cello - $375.00
Other combinations with wind instruments and/or vocalists are possible on
request.
Extra
charges apply for travel beyond 40 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Payment terms: $150.00 non refundable deposit, balance due on or before the
event. No credit cards.
Lead time: one day to one year.
Please browse our website and call or e-mail Donna personally for a consultation or with any questions (510)-524-5203, donamyte77@earthlink.net
We Look forward to your call
