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Claire Bostock

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About Claire

Claire is versatile cellist and string arranger living in Suffolk. Performing as a soloist and as one half of Duetto Arpeggione.
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Bury Saint Edmunds
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Claire was born and grew up in Leicestershire. Following completion of her training as a classical cellist in London, she relocated to Suffolk, spending time in the classroom before returning to 'doing' rather than 'teaching'. Claire enjoys the diversity of performing in a range of styles and collaborating with other performers in live and recorded mediums. Recent performance work include performing with the Prometheus Orchestra and as one half of Duetto Arpeggione. She also performed recently in a charity gala with Ruthie Henshall and Kerry Ellis. Arranging work includes collaborations with Snippet on the recent album 'Future Melancholy Pop Music' (Listen to the track 'Some Kid' in my media) and with Alex Highton on his forthcoming album 'Welcome to Happiness'.

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Covers, Top 40, Pop, Folk, Electronic
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise
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Other skills:
Arranger, Fluent sight-reader, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Claire's Song list

Solo Cello/Electric cello
J S Bach - Cello suites in G major, D Minor and C major
- Jesu Joy of Man’s desiring
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Schumann - Traumerei
Vivaldi - Cello sonata in Bb major
Marcello - Cello sonata no 6
Jay Ungar - Ashokan Farewell
Adele - Feel my love
Harold Arlen - somewhere over the rainbow
Craig Armstrong - Themes from ‘Love Actually’ soundtrack
Craig Armstrong - ‘Balcony theme’ from Romeo and Juliet
Angelo Badalamenti - Falling (twin peaks theme)
The Beatles - All you need is love
Michael Buble - Everything
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Celine Dion - My Heart will go on
Hangard/Irglova - Falling Slowly from ‘Once’
Ellie Goulding - Love me like you do
Henry Mancini - Moon River
Christina Perri -A Thousand Years
The Police - Every Breath you take
Electric Cello with Live looping (mostly popular music covers)
Adele - Hello
James Arthur - Impossible
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Beyonce - Halo
Coldplay - Viva la Vida
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
Ben E King - Stand By Me
Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek
Pachelbel - Canon in D (an alternative to the solo cello version)
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
Ed Sheeran – Shape of you
Sia - Chandelier
Sia - Titanium
Sam Smith - Stay with Me
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
U2 - With or Without You
The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
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Claire's Reviews

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Ann D
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Claire arrived and set up long before any guests arrived , so was playing on their arrival, she is a wonderful cellist which made our outdoor venue in the forest magical, without her the wedding would not have been so special, she carried on playing after guests left and the photographer was snapping away at the married couple .so they could hear her still . She really made the ceremony complete . We would like to thank her for being part of the special day

Reply from Claire
8 months ago

Thank you so much Ann. It really was a pleasure to play for you all.

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Oskar M
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Claire was very professional, punctual and played an extract from the Bach third cello suite with great sensitivity. Her communication was excellent throughout.

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Ruth M
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

This was a surprise for our parents and it was just amazing. Claire played beautifully and made their day. She played requests for them and a couple of pre arranged pieces we had asked for. It was freezing but she just got on with it and was so proffesional as well as lovely and personable. Couldn't reccomend her highly enough. Thanks Claire, you have given our family a wonderful memory.

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Nick H
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Claire arrived on time and was flexible with the set length and repertoire. Her playing was outstanding and the crowd loved her. We had an upbeat wedding and her use of the the electric cello with loop pedal was awesome. Highly, highly recommended!

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Nick H
6 years ago

Claire arrived on time and was flexible with the set length and repertoire. Her playing was outstanding and the crowd loved her. We had an upbeat wedding and her use of the the electric cello with loop pedal was awesome. Highly, highly recommended!

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Bury P
7 years ago

"An excellent mix of Classical and Popular music styles providing the perfect soundtrack to our party through the drinks reception and meal.