Ivan Rodriguez Deb

Hello! My name is Ivan and I'm a young cellist studying at Guildhall Young Artists Centre for Young Musicians, based in London. Currently, I am preparing for my licentiate in music performance (LRSM) which is equivalent to a complete undergraduate degree with honours and have passed every previous grade with distinction. I also have achieved a DipABRSM for piano performance and am working towards an LRSM in piano performance. My favourite experiences to date have to include a performance at The Barbican performing with the London Schools Symphony Orchestra with a narration by Dame Janet Suzman and being part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Junior Artists Overture programme where I've been able to gain experience from some of the most experienced musicians in London. I have now progressed to being a Junior Artist and hope to gain even more experience from working closely with members of the orchestra. From a young age, I've always been fascinated at how music can convey so many different emotions and feelings that words simply can't describe. Music has the ability to engage, excite and even surprise us due to its sheer range of styles and characters. Throughout my musical career, I have sought to explore these different styles in order to bring the best out of music and have performed anything from Bach to ABBA! That's what inspires me to play - the ability to give any type of audience member their special moment by choosing the perfect piece to suit the situation. Whether it's a Beethoven cello sonata or an adapted version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" there is something for everyone to love about my performances. My services include bespoke private performances and background music for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, etc., accompanying (with the ability to sight-read pieces fluently), instrumental teaching and recordings (with the ability to video edit and create unique multi-videos).