Karolina Protsenko is an exceptionally outstanding violin player — she gives a new flavor to listening to classic songs through her skills. An all-time excellent performance of hers is of Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love.” The very first note Karolina draws from her violin forms a thick, warm sound that, in no time, fills out this iconic pop song with a gorgeous, classical feel. Hers maintains the emotional soul of the original but has a timelessness as well.
Karolina’s performance of the violin lifts the true spirit of the song, where each stroke of the bow dives into the soul. Just hitting the notes would not be enough; she animates the music — with hummed lines, studied pauses, a blown breath — though her rhythmic love has an almost unremarkable familiarity, a certain personal intimacy. What makes her performance so unique is how she approaches the song that millions have heard many times with a unique, natural sensitivity.
It Must Have Been Love – Roxette | Karolina Protsenko – Violin Cover
As the music progresses, the smooth-flowing violin leads you through the piece with a soothing attitude. The violin’s soft sound blends seamlessly with the beat of the song, which makes it sound much more emotional. Karolina’s playing opens the song up to breathe; it draws listeners into the feeling of the music.
It was a valid showcase of her versatility when Karolina went into her cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” This cover is more peppy and upbeat than the emotional depth of “It Must Have Been Love.” The intensity of the violin brings another flavor to this classic rock anthem, showcasing a playful, energizing side of Karolina.
Sweet Home Alabama | Karolina Protsenko – Violin Cover
On her cover of “Sweet Home Alabama,” Karolina’s violin adopts a brisk, playful energy. The song’s kinetic melody and driving beat come to life inside her fingertips, and the track blossoms into a whole new fluttering, banging tension. By leaning into different styles and playing them with skill, she shows not just raw talent but the experience of knowing how to deploy that talent.”
Follow Karolina on social media and keep up with her incredible violin covers, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, where her most recent performances and messages to fans are published. Even if you are up to this point familiar with some of Karolina’s work, you owe yourself a listen to some of her other great music.