Karolina Protsenko is a young violinist who lends a new emotional flow to everything she plays. Possibly her most thrilling performance is her rendition of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” in which her violin and Daniele Vitale’s jazzy saxophone re-envisions the pop song with a dynamic and elegant flair. The richness from the very first note that lights Karolina’s sound forges a charming transformation of an anthem, you know, onto a classical experience.
Its magic lies in how she laments every note, layering feeling on feeling, depth on energy, and renewing the source material. Fiddle and horn form a unique dialogue as one takes the role of a performer, then the other, in an emotional back-and-forth. Karolina’s mastery and soul come together to make for a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply felt.
Viva La Vida – Karolina Protsenko & Daniele Vitale | Violin & Sax Cover
Everything Karolina plays has her musical stamp on it. Unlike many of her contemporaries who have a signature sound, she can hook in the audience emotionally no matter the tempo of her performance, whether it be an upbeat type of piece or something softer and more reflective.
Her versatility is clearly on display in her version of “Killing Me Softly,” which was made famous by Roberta Flack. Similar to what she did with “Viva La Vida,” Karolina reshapes this soulful-ballad with her violin, adding a personal, intimate touch. Every-note runs with the same soulful weight, conveying the song’s fragility and transforming it into something genuinely relieving. Karolina’s rendition infuses a familiar classic with a new, fresh perspective.
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack | Karolina Protsenko – Violin Cover
Karolina has demonstrated through her musical journey that she is a gift that no one can beat. Whatever energetic anthem she plays or a quiet, soulful piece, she is able to distill the essence of each song and reach listeners on a personal level. Her romance and style are why she is on top of the music wall.
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