Melissa Reiner Enquire

For fixers, contractors, composers and musical directors

London session violinist for film, television, pop, theatre and live performance.

A classically trained violinist with extensive studio, screen, stage and touring experience, Melissa has performed and recorded across film, TV, pop, theatre, orchestral and international projects.

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Checking availability

Melissa typically responds within 1–2 hours unless on a booking, and can reach any venue in central London within about an hour. WhatsApp for same-day or next-day calls; email for confirmed bookings and paperwork.

Enquire directly with Melissa.

What to send when enquiring

  • Project and production company
  • Date, time and duration
  • Location — studio, venue or remote
  • Type of work — film/TV, pop, theatre, orchestral or live
  • Any music, reference tracks or call-sheet details

What Melissa can be booked for

Film, television and media recording

Pop, artist and commercial sessions

Theatre and West End work

Live television and broadcast performance

Orchestral and chamber engagements

Tours, concerts and special events

Solo violin, section playing and chamber strings

Leader, contractor work

Selected credits

Classically trained, with years of professional experience across major recording studios, theatres, live broadcasts, tours and artist sessions — a first-class sight reader with punctuality and professionalism at the epicentre of her service, which has made her a first call for tight-turnaround sessions.

Film & television

  • The Theory of Everything
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
  • Deadpool & Wolverine
  • The Hobbit
  • The Hunger Games
  • Family Guy
  • American Dad
  • The Snail and the Whale
  • Zog
  • The Highway Rat

Recording & live artist work

  • Adele
  • Calvin Harris
  • Andrea Bocelli
  • Michael Bublé
  • Rod Stewart
  • Ellie Goulding
  • Jonas Brothers
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Kelly Clarkson
  • Taylor Swift
  • Justin Timberlake

Theatre & orchestral

  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Wicked
  • Kinky Boots
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  • London Contemporary Orchestra

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Hear her play

Three short samples from Melissa's own recordings — a quick sense of tone and technique. (Full solo album on /music/.)

  • Lyrical & expressiveMeditation from Thaïs — Jules Massenet
  • Rhythmic & virtuosicThe Grand Tango — Astor Piazzolla
  • Warm & RomanticRomantic Pieces: Allegro Moderato — Antonín Dvořák

Rates

Studio, recording, broadcast and commercial session work is quoted according to project, location, session type and usage. MU/industry rates and consent terms apply.

Frequently asked questions

Does she read complex or unfamiliar parts at short notice?

Yes — sight-reading and a fast turnaround are a core part of session work, and a big part of why she's booked for it. Charts, click tracks or reference material sent in advance are always useful, but aren't required.

How far in advance should I book?

As much notice as you can give helps with scheduling, but short-notice bookings are often possible — see Checking availability above for how quickly she responds.

Based in South East London and available for UK studio work, theatre, live performance and international projects by arrangement.

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