Cellist
Lydia Alonso
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About Lidia
London-based cellist and arranger. Lidia Alonso provides both classical cello music for concerts and her unique high-energy Electric show!
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London
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I require car parking close to venues
I can perform with backing tracks
I can perform while walking around a venue
My equipment is PAT tested
I own a PA system
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Encore awards
Lightning fast responses
5th Encoreversary
Saved the day!
Booked for 25 Encore gigs!
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Medieval music, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, Electro-Swing, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Industrial, Jungle, Techno, Triphop, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, World music, Arabic, Asian music, Bollywood, Flamenco, Indian music, Italian music, Jewish music, Latin, Polish music, Polka, Russian music, Salsa, Samba, Spanish music, Tango, Contemporary Christian, Military, Ibiza club, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Originals, Experimental, Reggae
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Orchestrator, Sound technician, Transcription, Dancer, Live looping, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Music therapy, Composer, Songwriter, Musical comedy, Ableton Live, MC, Perfect pitch
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Song list
-CLASSICAL
Albeniz - Tango
Bach – Arioso
Bach – Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Bach – Cello Suites
Bach – Minuet in G no.1
Beethoven – Adagio Cantabile
Brahms – Cradle Song
Brahms – Waltz
Clarke - Trumpet Tune
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Dvorak - Humeresque
Dvorak – Largo from the New World Symphony
Dvorak – Valse
Elgar – Chanson de Matin
Elgar – Salut d'Amour
Faure – Apres un Reve
Gabrielli - 1st Ricercar
Grieg - Cradle Song
Handel - Air in F: Water Music
Handel – Hornpipe in D
Handel – Largo from Xerxes
Handel – Menuet from the Royal Fireworks Suite
Massenet – Thais Meditation
Mendellssohn – Song Without Words, op.109
Mendellssohn – Wedding March
Pachelbel – Canon
Paul Tortelier – A selection of short original compositions
Puccini – Nessun Dorma
Rachmaninov – Vocalise
Saint-Saens – The Swan
Schubert – Ave Maria
Tchaikovsky – Var. III from Rococo Variations
Selection from Vivaldi Cello Sonatas
Vivaldi – Winter from The Four Seasons
Wagner – Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
Walton - Touch her soft lips and part
Pop covers
A great bid world - Say something
Adele - Someone like you
Adele – Hello
Adele – Rolling in the Deep
Adele – Someone Like You
American Authors - Best day of my life
Ariana Grande - The way
Ariana Grande - Problem
Avicii - Addicted to you
Avicii - Hey brother
Avicii - Wake Me up
Avril Lavigne - Let me go
Awolnation - Sail
Bastille - Pompeii
Ben Rector - White dress
Etta James - At last
Billie Eilish - Bad Guy
Billie Eilish - Bury a friend
Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes
Billie Eilish - Everything I wanted
Brian Crain - Song for Sienna
Britney Spears - Toxic
Britney Spears – Hold It Against Me
Bruno Mars - Locked out of heaven
Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are
Calum Scott – You Are The Reason
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
Calvin Harris - Summer
Camila Cabello – Havana
Capital Cities - Safe and sound
Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
Charli XCX - Boom clap
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Clean Bandit - Dust clears
Clean Bandit – Rather Be
Clean Bandit - Symphony
Coldplay - Atlas
Coldplay - God put a smile upon your face
Coldplay - Lovers in Japan
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Daft punk – Get Lucky
Danny Elfman - The wedding song
David Guetta - Dangerous
Desʼree - Kissing you
Drake – In my Feelings
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Dua Lipa - One Kiss
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran – Photograph
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Elton John - Can you feel the love tonight
Evanescence - Going under
F. OST - Do you want to build a snowman?
Florence and the Machine – Hunger Frozen - Let it go
Games of thrones
Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know
Imagine Dragons - Demons
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
James Bay – Pink Lemonade
Jason Mraz - Iʼm yours
John Legend - All of me
John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War is over)
Jonas Brothers - Sucker
Justin Biber – What Do You Mean?
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling
Justin Timberlake – Sexy Back
Katy Perry - Birthday
Katy Perry - Dark horse
Katy Perry - Unconditionally
Katy Perry – Dark Horse
Katy Perry – Firework
Kc and Jojo - All my life
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All the Stars
Kiss - I was made for lovinʼ you
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem
LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It
Lady Gaga - Applause
Lady Gaga - Venus
Lady Gaga – Born This Way
Lady Gaga – Shallow
Lana Del Rey - Once upon a dream
Lana Del Rey - Shade of cool
Lana Del Rey - Summertime sadness
Led Zeppelin - All my love
Led Zeppelin - Starway to heaven
Led Zeppelin - Thank you
Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved
Lewis Capaldi - Before You Go
Lorde - Royals
Luis Fonsi – Despacito
Magic! - Rude
Mariah Carey - Hero
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B – Girls Like You
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 - Memories
Marshmello - Happier
Marshmello - Friends
Marvin Gaye - Letʼs get it on
Mattew Garrix - Animals
Meghan Trainor - All about that bass –
Miley Cirus - Wrecking ball
Miley Cyrus - Adore you
Miley Cyrus - We can’t stop
Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit
Omi – Cheerleader
One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
One Republic - Counting stars
One Republic - Love runs out
Passanger - Let her go
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Philip Philips - Home
R. Kelly - I believe I can fly
Radiohead - Karma police
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Other side
Rihanna - Stay
Rihanna - What now
Rihanna – Only Girl
Rihanna – We found Love
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Rolling Stones - Sheʼs a rainbow
Sam Smith - Stay with me
Serj Tankian - Gate 21
Shawn Mendes – Lost in Japan
Sia - Chandelier
Sigala & Ella Eyre - Came Here For Love
Stevie Wonder - Ribbon in the shy
Taylor Swift - Shake it off
Taylor Swift - Sweeter than fiction
The Corpse Bride Danny Elfman - Moon dance
The Flaming Lips - Do you realize? The Walking Dead
The Weekend – Can’t Feel My Face
The Weekend - Blinding Lights
Tones and I - Dance Monkey
Uncle Kracker - Smile
Whitney Houston - I believe in you and me
Yiruma - River flows in you
Ylvis - The Fox
One Republic – Counting Stars
Customer questions
Do you have different line-up options?
Backing tracks
Cello and piano
Cello and violin
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually set up about 1 hour before the performance time. As soon as my PA is set up I can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for my live performance!
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure I find what works for your event.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument and PA system.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30/song if you want more than 3 new songs.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
I provide a huge selection of music with all the classical and latest songs.
I am elegant and punctual.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
O2 Arena
Royal Albert Hall
Blenheim Palace
Aynhoe Park
Hedsor House
The Gillyflower, Elmore Court
Cowdray Park
Goodwood
Fennes,
Moor Park Golf Club
The Granary Estates
Hengrave Hall
Leez Priory
Great Fosters
Boreham House
Braxted Park
Fanhams Hall
High House
Warwick House
Bury Court Barn
Parklands Quendon Hall
Fulham Palace
Chicheley Hall
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
M. Rostropovich
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
O2 Arena
Royal Albert Hall
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £180 | |
Up to 1 hour | £200 | |
Up to 2 hours | £350 | |
Up to 3 hours | £500 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£300
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£350
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£600
NEW!Virtual services
Personalised Music Message
Book me to create a unique music video for you to send to a friend as a gift. This could be a birthday message, first dance song for a wedding anniversary, or just your friend's favourite song to cheer them up.
£15
Bespoke music video
I'll produce a unique music video with professional recording equipment. I can customise the video with your own branding and lyrics!
£200
Zoom bomb
I'll jump into your Zoom call and surprise your friends and colleagues with a unique repertoire of classical and pop music.
£180
Digital music party
I'll host an 2 hour's entertainment for your virtual party. Includes a 'guess that tune' quiz, personalised songs for your team. Guaranteed belly laughs!
£350
Add-ons
Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£50
Classical + Electric cello
+£250
Reviews
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