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About Lara

I work as a Cellist for events and recordings, and as a teacher in North Devon after moving from London in 2015.

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Bideford

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I have been working as a Cellist since graduating with a Music degree in 2003. Working with small chamber ensembles and orchestras for a variety of events, and recordings. I currrently perform with Sorrelli Strings, recently touring with G4, and as co lead with North Devon Sinfonia, winners of the BBC All Together Now The Great Orchestra Challenge programme on BBC4.

Lara

4.8 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.3

Professionalism

4.5

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Lara's Reviews

5 out of 5

Lara is an amazingly talented musician and wonderful person. If you’re thinking of booking her for an event don’t hesitate. Our wedding simply wouldn’t have been the same without her. Thank you so much!

3.8 out of 5

Lara communicated very well and was punctual, but unfortunately we felt disappointed with the overall quality of the music. Given how much money we paid for our short funeral service, we probably had higher expectations.

5 out of 5

ThAnk you Lara . It meant so much to have you and your cello at our families event . You made me feel so at ease booking you at such short notice . IM so glad we had you . I can’t believe how easy it was to book through this site , just a few clicks and there you were a few days later, no fuss, no frills , just simpley you and your beautiful music playing .. I wish I could click my fingers and have you playing in every room I walked into 😊😊😊

5 out of 5

Lara was absolutely out of this world! Friendly, helpful, flexible, and enormously talented, we had endless positive feedback from our guests, and from our perspective, would definitely invite Lara to play again!

5 out of 5

Thank you so much for your lovely performance at the wedding on Saturday, they were over the moon with the surprise when they saw you, infact they said you “were the bow that tied the parcel together" I lost track of how many people commented on you. All our best wishes

5 out of 5

Thank you, thank you for playing, it was amazing. Words can’t express how brilliant you were xxx😗😗

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19 April 2018

Lara is a great cellist and person, always a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended

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5 gigs

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Lara's Song list

I am able to arrange any specific piece of music you require, but here is a basic list of repertoire.

Classical:

Alleluja - Mozart

Air on the G String - Bach

Air from The Water Music - Handel

Ave Verum - Mozart

Barcarolle - Offenbach

Bourree from Water Music - Handel

Canon - Pachelbel

Cello Suite No 1 - Bach

Chanson de Matin - Elgar

Clair de Lune - Debussy

Country Dance - Beethoven

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart

Gymnopedie No.1 - Satie

Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel

Humoresque - Dvorak

Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach

Jupiter from The Planets - Holst

La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks - Handel

Largo from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi

Largo from The New World Symphony - Dvorak

Minuet - Haydn

Minuet in G - Beethoven

Morning - Grieg

Nocturne - Borodin

O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini

Pavane - Faure

Rondeau - Mouret

Salut d’Amour - Elgar

Sheep May Safely Graze - Mozart

Spring from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi

The Swan - Saint-Saens

Trumpet Tune - Purcell

Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke

Wachet Auf - Bach

Wedding March - Wagner

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Modern:

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square - Glenn Miller

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Alfie - Burt Bacharach

All of Me - John Legend

All My Loving - The Beatles

All The Way - Frank Sinatra

Beauty & The Beast - Alan Menken

Candle in the Wind - Elton John

Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John

Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles

Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

The Climb - Miley Cyrus

Clocks - Coldplay

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy

Go The Distance from Hercules - Alan Menken

The Girl from Ipanema - Frank Sinatra

I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Let It Go - Idina Menzel

Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Michelle - The Beatles

Moon River - Henry Mancini

More Than Words - Extreme

Penny Lane - The Beatles

Puttin’ On The Ritz - Irving Berlin

The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog

She Loves You - The Beatles

Skyfall - Adele

Smile - Charles Chaplin

Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra

That’s Amore - Dean Martin

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

The Very Thought of You - Tony Bennett

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

When I’m Sixty Four - The Beatles

Where Do I Begin from Love Story - Andy Williams

Yesterday - The Beatles

You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone

You’ve Got A Friend in Me - Randy Newman

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Royal Albert Hall Bridgewater Hall The Mansion House Maida Vale Studios Air Studios Angel Studios Various Arenas & Theatres

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

Proms in the Park in Hyde Park

Do you have different line-up options?

As well as performing as a soloist, I also work with additional players as a string duo, trio or quartet.

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

Your booking will usually be the only one of the day, so I can be flexible with timings if things change in the days leading up to the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

I will arrive approx 30 minutes before the performance time.

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

Of course! Or I am happy to play a selection from whichever genre you prefer. Also if there is a specific piece of music you would like that I don’t have, I’d be happy to arrange it for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I will bring my instrument and a music stand, I will just need you to provide an armless chair!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely, I’m happy to arrange any pieces you would like. The first piece will be free, after that there is a £10 charge per piece.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Christmas, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Blues, Ragtime, Easy listening, Light music, Covers, Motown, Soul, Funk, Acoustic, Vintage, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Cello

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Orchestrator, Transcription, Accompanist

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