Hanalei Ritter Strings works with a select group of professionally trained musicians to provide beautiful live music for weddings and special events. Depending on your vision, services may be arranged for solo violin, piano, violin and piano duo, violin and cello duo, string trio, string quartet, or other instrumental combinations.
Each musician is carefully selected for their professionalism, musicianship, and ability to create an elegant and memorable experience for every event.
Hanalei Ritter began her musical studies at the age of five and has established herself as an accomplished violinist, educator, and orchestral leader. A graduate of the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts (2023), she was selected to the Florida All-State Orchestra in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023, received the Legacy Foundation Scholarship through the Palm Beach Pops for six consecutive years (2018–2023), and earned the Young Performing Artist Scholarship in 2018 and 2019. Since 2023, she has performed in the first violin section of Orchestra Delray. Hanalei serves as Concertmaster of the Florida Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 seasons while pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. She studied under Violinist Antonio Rincon through 2022, Violinist Huifang Chen from 2022–2025, and is currently under the direction of Professor Mei Mei Luo at Florida Atlantic University. In addition to her orchestral career, Hanalei is the principle violinist and founder of Hanalei Ritter Strings, performing for weddings, concerts, and special events throughout South Florida.
Saraimy Rodríguez began her musical studies at the age of five and received her professional training through Cuba's prestigious conservatory system. At age seven, she was admitted to the Pedro Raúl Sánchez Rodríguez Professional School of Arts (EPA) before continuing her education at the National School of Arts (ENA) in Havana, where she graduated as a professional violinist. Throughout her career, Saraimy has performed with the Pinar del Río Children's Symphony Orchestra, Camerata Romeo under the direction of Zenaida Romeo, the ENA Symphony Orchestra, the Orquesta Típica directed by Maestro "La Saga," and the Ernesto Lecuona Lyric Theatre Symphony Orchestra. Her performances have taken her to renowned venues including the National Theatre of Cuba, Pabellón Cuba, and the Milanés Theatre. In addition to her orchestral career, she has performed extensively for weddings, receptions, and private events, bringing exceptional artistry, versatility, and professionalism to every performance.
Audrey Yen began studying piano at age six and viola at age eleven. She earned her master's degree in viola performance from Tunghai University in Taiwan, where she also completed the Teacher Education Program. Following graduation, she performed with major orchestras throughout Taiwan while teaching viola at several high schools.
In 2002, Audrey moved to the United States to continue her studies attending the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Awarded a full scholarship, she studied under Professor Pamela McConnell and earned her Artist Diploma in Viola Performance in 2004.
Audrey has performed with the Miami Symphony Orchestra as well as in numerous chamber music ensembles and concert performances. She also enjoys performing as part of a chamber ensemble that performs at weddings and events throughout South Florida. In addition to her performing career, she maintains a private teaching studio, where she is dedicated to inspiring students of all ages through high-quality music education.
Gabriel Valdes is a professional concert pianist and vocalist specializing in weddings, private events, corporate functions, and luxury celebrations throughout South Florida. With a classical foundation and versatility across classical, jazz, Latin, pop, and contemporary music, he creates performances that are both refined and engaging. Whether providing elegant ceremony music, sophisticated cocktail hour entertainment, or lively background music for special events, Gabriel adapts his repertoire and style to complement each occasion. As both a solo pianist and collaborative ensemble musician, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional musicianship and creating memorable experiences through live music.
