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About Catherine

Award-winning cellist with experience performing in weddings and corporate events with clients including Samsung, BBC, Disney & BMW.

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I am an experienced performer for weddings and special events. My music is personalised for each individual occasion with each client in mind. The cello's rich and warm tones have the power to elevate any atmosphere, creating moments that are truly unforgettable. My previous clients include Louis Vuitton, Samsung, BBC, Disney and BMW as well as numerous other individuals and corporate customers. With a repertoire that spans from classical to pop, I offer a diverse range of music that's perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Additionally, I'm able to arrange music according to each client's specific requests. I have performed extensively at venues such as Old Marylebone Town Hall, The Dorchester, Claridge's Hotel, the Langham Hotel, the Mandarin Oriental as well as National Portrait Gallery, The Barbican and Royal Opera House. Please be in touch for my music list and a quote.

Catherine

5 out of 5

19 verified reviews

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

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Catherine's Reviews

5 out of 5

Catherine played solo cello beautifully at our wedding ceremony. She was thoughtful about the repertoire, making suggestions that suited the venue as well as taking our requests on board. She played our favourite piece perfectly as I walked down the aisle! Thank you Catherine for helping to make our wedding so special.

5 out of 5

From the moment we booked Catherine, right until the day of the wedding, she was extremely professional, responsive and proactive. Highly would recommend!

5 out of 5

Highly recommend Catherine!

5 out of 5

Thank you for making our wedding so beautiful!! Really grateful that you were able to arranged our requested songs at such a short notice.

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Catherine's Song list

Please see below for the list of pop, soundtrack, jazz, classical, musical and opera music. The selection is a mixture of my favourites and popular clients' requests from over the years.

I am able to perform these music solo as well as with backing tracks. I am also happy to arrange music not on the list depending on the suitability.

For the full list of music, please visit my website.

A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay

A Thousand Years - Cristina Perry

Adagio Cantabile from Pathétique Sonata - Beethoven

Adagio Sostenuto from Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Air on G - J.S Bach

All I Ask of You ( Phantom of the Opera) - Andrew Lloyd Webber

All of Me - John Legend

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Aprés Un Rêve Fauré

As It Was Harry Styles

As Long As You Need Me (Oliver)

As Times Go By (Casablanca) - Herman Hupfeld

At Last - Etta James

Ave Maria - Gounod-J.S Bach

Ave Maria - Schubert

Beauty and the Beast Theme - Alan Menken

Bridal Chorus - Wagner

Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Lion King) - Elton John

Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Chandelier - Sia

Chanson de Matin - Elgar

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Cinema Paradiso - Ennio Morricone

Comptine D'un Autre Été (Amélie) - Yann Tiersen

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

DNA - Ludovico Einaudi

Dos Oruguitas (Encanto) - Lin-Manuel Miranda

Dream of Dream - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Edelweiss (The Sound of Music) - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Etude "Chanson de l'adieu" - Chopin

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Experience - Ludovico Einaudi

Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Fields of Gold - Sting / Eva Cassidy

Fix You - Coldplay

Flower Duet - Delibes

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

Gabriel's Oboe (The Mission) - Ennio Morricone

Gymnopédie No.1 - Satie

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Halo - Beyoncé

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Home - Edward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros

I Can Show the World (Aladdin) - Alan Menken

I Dreamed a Dream - Claude-Michel Schönberg

I Giorni - Ludovico Einaudi

Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) - Mascagni

I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

I'll Be There - Jackson 5

Jurassic Park Theme - John Williams

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Largo from Cello Sonata - Chopin

Le Onde - Ludovico Einaudi

Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Liebestraume No.3 - Liszt

Life On Mars - David Bowie

Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

Love On The Brain - Rihanna

Lullaby - Brahms

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Méditation from Thaïs - Massenet

Misty - Erroll Garner

Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's) - Henry Mancini

Nessun Dorma (Turandot) - Puccini

Nocturne Op.9 in E flat major - Chopin

Now We Are Free (Gladiator) - Hans Zimmer

Nuvole Bianche - Ludovico Einaudi

One Summer's Day (Spirited Away) - Jo Hisaishi

Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Playing Love - Ennio Morricone

Reflection (Mulan) - Matthew Wilder

River Flows In You - Yiruma

Salut D'Amour - Elgar

Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

Shallow Lady Gaga

Sicilienne - Fauré

Solo Cello Suites J.S Bach

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Space Man - Sam Ryder

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Ständchen - Schubert

Summer - Jo Hisaishi

The Joker and the Queen - Taylor Swift & Ed Sheeran

The Swan - Saint-Saens

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Tonight - Leonard Bernstein

Top Gun Theme - Harold Faltemeyer

Una Mattina - Ludovico Einaudi

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Voi Che Sapete (The Marriage of Figaro) Mozart

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Yellow - Coldplay

Yesterday - The Beatles

You Are The Reason - Calum Scott

Your Song - Elton John

Catherine's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£62.50
Up to 1 hour	£312.50
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Wedding ceremony

Guest Arrival Music: Set the stage for your celebration with the gentle sound of cello as your guests arrive, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and elegance. Bridal Entrance: Turn your entrance into an unforgettable moment of grace and emotion. Signing of the Register: Elevate the importance of this step with the subtle tones, creating a lasting memory. Farewell Melodies: As your guests bid you farewell, let the tunes create a heartwarming atmosphere, leaving a lasting impression.

£312.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I'm very well prepared and I make sure there are no glitches when it comes to performing.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Old Marylebone Town Hall, The Dorchester, Claridge's Hotel, Langham Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Islington Town Hall, National Portrait Gallery, The Barbican and The Royal Opera House.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I love music which have rich and endearing melodies. I enjoy playing music from Ennio Morricone, John Williams and Ludovico Einaudi.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

BBC live shows, RAI Italia TV, Disney live concerts, corporate events for clients including Samsung, Louis Vuitton and BMW.

Do you have different line-up options?

I can use backing tracks but you can book me as part of a duo with a guitarist, pianist or another cellist. Please contact me for more information.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I try best to be flexible to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. Let me know if timings change slightly in the run up to the event and I will try best to accommodate the change.

How much time do you need to set up?

I need 30 minutes to 1 hour before the event starts.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My list is made up of pieces and songs which I have carefully selected for occasions such as weddings, corporate events and concerts. I am happy to recommend pieces from my list which have great feedbacks. I am also flexible on playing music which are not on the list.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I have my own music stand, instrument and PA system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am happy to suggest pieces which I think might best suit your occasion. I have a list which is made up from numerous performances I have presented over the years. However, I am happy to discuss and perform music of your choice as well.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Fanfare, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Pop, Acoustic, Easy listening, Light music, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1930s era music, 1970s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Barbershop, Ragtime, Gospel, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Covers

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Instruments:

Cello, Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Private event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Examiner, Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription

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