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Geraint Downing

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Geraint is a professional cellist that brings depth and warmth to every performance.
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Bedford
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Geraint is a professional cellist who has played the instrument since the age of four. He is a West End performer with extensive experience working at the highest professional level in theatre, live performance, and recording environments. His background in large-scale productions has given him exceptional musical discipline, adaptability, and confidence, all of which he brings to every engagement. Equally at home on acoustic and electric cello, Geraint offers a versatile and distinctive sound. Alongside traditional classical repertoire, he specialises in contemporary and crossover styles, using electric cello and live looping to create rich, cinematic textures. This modern approach makes his work particularly well suited to events, jazz bars, contemporary weddings, and bespoke performances. His repertoire spans classical music, film scores, modern arrangements, jazz-influenced material, and original compositions. He is highly attuned to shaping performances to suit the atmosphere of a space, whether providing elegant background music or delivering a more featured, expressive set. As a freelance performer, Geraint is professional, reliable, and fully self-sufficient, with extensive experience performing solo and collaborating with other musicians. His work combines musical depth with a modern edge, delivered with the assurance and quality expected of a West End performer.

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Ruth I
9 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Woburn Sands
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5 out of 5

Geraint played beautifully for our dinner party. He created a lovely atmosphere perfect for the event we put on. His playing was brilliant and he had a wide variety of music to choose from. If we need a musician again I'll be sure to be in touch.

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Louise G
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Clophill MK45
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5 out of 5

Geraint played at our wedding and it was fantastic. A dream come true to walk down the aisle to my favourite song and he played it beautifully.

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Geraint's Song list

Amazing Grace
When I survey the wonderous cross
J.S.Bach :Cello Suite no.1
J.S. Bach : Air
Faure: Elegie
Classic Hymns
Oceans: Hillsong
Gabriel's Oboe
In Christ Alone
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Pop Covers
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
Shivers – Ed Sheeran
All of Me – John Legend
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Someone Like You – Adele
Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan / Adele
Yellow – Coldplay
Fix You – Coldplay
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Clocks – Coldplay
Halo – Beyoncé
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
Your Song – Elton John
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Let It Be – The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
Take Me to Church – Hozier
Perfect Day – Lou Reed
Fields of Gold – Sting
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Prelude in C Major – J.S. Bach
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
Air on the G String – J.S. Bach
Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
Largo – Handel
Meditation – Jules Massenet
Jewish Song - Ernest Bloch
Greensleeves

Geraint's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£175
Up to 1 hour£300
Up to 2 hours£450
Up to 3 hours£550
Packages
Wedding ceremony1 hour
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£300
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£350
Customer questions

How much time do you need to set up?

10/15 minutes but I will always arrive 45 mins/1hour early.

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

Yes

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Christmas, Baroque, Electronic, Ambient, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Covers
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Wedding proposal, Recording session, Private event, Corporate event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event
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Other skills:
Composer, Actor, Live looping, Fluent improviser
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