San Francisco’s Premier Wedding & Event Violinist: Ilana Blumberg Thomas

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"Showstopping." "A Dream to Work With." "Next Level." "The Bomb."

These are just a few of the glowing reviews from couples and event planners who have booked Ilana Blumberg Thomas, one of the most sought-after wedding and event violinists in San Francisco.

 

But first of all, this isn't about me, it's about you. I am focused on your experience, start to finish. The spotlight will be on you-- I simply aim to provide the most unforgettable backdrop where you (or your product if this is a corporate event) will shine brightest. I will honor your privacy (no rogue social media posts here!) and will provide incomparable elegance and playful fun in the form of whatever music you choose to set the stage. But you probably also want to know why I'm qualified, so here goes...

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With decades of elite performance experience, Ilana debuted with the San Francisco Symphony at age 16 and has since performed at luxury weddings, SF City Hall ceremonies, corporate events, high-profile concerts, and music festivals worldwide.

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Top-Tier Violin Music for San Francisco Weddings & Events

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A highly requested San Francisco wedding violinist, Ilana specializes in:
🎻 Elegant Wedding Ceremony Music – From timeless classical pieces to modern love songs, new chart-toppers & more!
💍 SF City Hall Wedding Violinist – Creating the perfect ambiance for elopements & civil ceremonies 
🎶 Live Reception & Cocktail Hour Music – Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Bollywood, jazz, soul, and classical selections
🎧 Electric Violin – A high-energy performance for receptions and after-parties, can be combined with your DJ
🎼 String Quartets, Duos & Trios – Perfect for upscale venues and private events, both Classical & Bridgerton-style vibes!

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Whether you’re planning an intimate SF City Hall wedding or a grand Bay Area celebration, Ilana provides a customized, unforgettable musical experience.

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High-Profile Performances & Collaborations

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Ilana’s extensive performance credits include:
✨ ODESZA – Sold-out NYE shows at The Warfield, Sundara Festival, and Stanford & LA tour finales
🎤 Kygo – Bottlerock Festival, Napa
🎻 Kris Bowers (Bridgerton Composer) – Monterey Jazz Festival
🏟️ The Eagles & Andrea Bocelli – Chase Center & SAP Center
🎶 Sigur Rós & Beck– Greek Theatre

She has also performed and recorded with Josh Groban, Philip Glass, Michael Bublé, Third Eye Blind, Warren Haynes, Il Divo, and the Monophonics. Her classical background includes performances at Aspen, Tanglewood, Marlboro, and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festivals, plus Broadway productions of The Producers, Aida, Anastasia, and Cinderella.

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About Ilana

A proud Oakland-based violinist, Ilana is dedicated to music education, teaching at Oakland School for the Arts and privately. When not performing, she enjoys distance running—a fun twist for someone who once failed her high school fitness mile!

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🔹 Looking for a top-rated SF wedding violinist or SF City Hall violinist? Visit www.sfweddingviolinist.com/contact to book Ilana today!