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Young cellist in North London ready to find gigs and impress guests!

Cellist

London

I am currently studying at the junior royal academy of music and from September i will be studying at the Royal College of music, I have done my grades up to grade 8. I have performed in various concerts and competitions with all types of chamber groups, orchestras and solo. I really enjoy playing pop songs and classical pieces. Achievements Awards for Young Musician – Awards winner in 2019-2020 (Robert Lewin Scholarship) and in 2020-2021 (The Joan Scrutton Award for String Players) • Junior Royal Academy of Music Cello Prize – finalist in intermediate section in 2022 and 2023 • North London Music Festival – 1st in the Cello class and the Chamber Music class in 2023 • South East Schools Chamber Music Competition – finalist in 2022 and 2023, 2nd in 2024 • Gregynog Young Musician Competition – Semi-finalist in 2023 • Member of the National Youth String Orchestra in 2019 and 2020 • Member of the NYO Inspire in 2023 • Member of the London Schools Symphony Orchestra 2023/24 and 2024/25 – Principal Cellist Concerts • Solo and chamber performance at a charity concert for Great Ormond Street Hospital in summer 2022 • Solo at the Liszt Institute London concert in April 2024 Work Experience • 3 days Internship at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in June 2024 • London Armenian Opera – the cellist of the orchestra for “Ring of Fire” Opera by Avet Terteryan in July 2024

Alissa's Reviews

Great sounds and full of emotion

Amazing performance accompanying opera

Alissa's Song list

barber sonatas

Edouard Lalo Concerto in D minor mov.1

Boccherini Concerto in G major

Haydn Concerto in C major

Dvorak Concerto op.104 (currently learning)

Bloch “Schelomo” Rhapsodie hebraique

Brahms Sonata Op. 38

Debussy Sonata

Rachmaninoff Sonata in G minor 3rd movement

Samuel Barber Cello Sonata Op. 6 (currently learning)

Bach Suite (1-3)

Cassado Solo Suite

Boccherini Rondo

Dvorak Silent Wood Op.68 No.5

Faure Elegie

Alexander Glazunov Chant du Menestrel op.71

Hans Werner Henze Serenade

Martinu Variations on a Slovakian Theme

Rachmaninoff Vocalise

Schumann 5 Stucke im Volkston Op.102

Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso Op.62

Carl Maria von Webber Adagio and Rondo

Mendelssohn Cello Sonata No.2 in D major Op.58 mov.1

Beethoven 3 Duos, mov.1 Allegro Comodo (with flute)

Danzi Duetto lll (flute and cello)

Barriere Sonate No.10 for 2 cellos

Boccherini Sonata in C major for 2 Cellos mov.1

Haydn Londoner Trios

Dvorak Piano Trio No.4 in E minor “Dumky” op.90 mov.1

Mendelssohn Piano Trio l. Op.49 mov.1

Dvorak String Quintet in G major Op.77

Bruch String Quintet in E flat

Dvorak String Quintet in E flat major op.97

Mozart Viola Quintet in G minor

Brahms String Quintet in F major op.88 mov.1

Brahms Sextet No.1 in B flat major op.18 mov.1

Tchaikovsky Sextet Souvenir de Florence mov.1

Shostakovich 2 pieces for String Octet op.11

Mendelssohn String Octet Op.20 mov.4

Alissa's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£10
Up to 1 hour	£25
Up to 2 hours	£50
Up to 3 hours	£75

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Swing, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, Latin jazz, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B

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Instruments:

Cello

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Event types:

Recording session, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Charity event, Church service, Concert, Theatre / Show

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Other skills:

Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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