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London-based cellist and arranger. Lidia Alonso provides both classical cello music for concerts and her unique high-energy Electric show!

Spanish cellist Lidia Alonso is an active performer. In 2014/15 2015/16 higlights include premieres by composers Michele Sarti, J.A.Simarro, M.Bustamante and A.Noguera, and a Spanish program through Spain and London. In 2009 she founded Trio Artres in Madrid. In her solo performances she works regularly with pianists, Tobias Haunhorst, Alastair Finlay and Omar Sánchez. In 2012 she recorded a live recital of works by Britten, Schostakovich and Rachmaninov for RNE and ETB. Nowadays she is a member of Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester an se has a collaborative place in Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in a number of festivals, including Santander International Festival, Pablo Casals Festival and Luigi Boccherini Festival. She also attended Pablo Casals Summer Academy and Cagliari Summer Academy. At present she is committed to a number of performance activities in Europe. During her studies in Spain and in London she participated in masterclasses led by Philippe Muller, Ivan Monighetti, Peter Maintz, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt,Colin Carr, Anner Bylsman, Talich Quartet, Artis Quartet and Quiroga Quartet. Lidia started her studies in Santander at the age of eight. She also began chamber music and orchestral studies at this early age. She graduated with top marks from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid with Prof Iagoba Fanlo and Royal Academy of Music of London with Prof David Strange (Prof Emeritus at RAM), and baroque cellist Joey Crouch. She got Music Awards including "Marcelino Botin Award" In competitions she was a finalist in the Intercentros Melomano in 2008 and in the Wilfrid Parry Brahms competition in 2013. She has started a collaborative work with composers M.Sarti, A.Noguera, J.A.Simarro, M.Bustamante, bass player Miguel Angel Chastang, among others. Lidia Alonso plays on a cello she commissioned from Jean Seyral.

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

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

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Instruments:

Cello, Baroque cello, Electric cello

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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

A thousand years – Christina Perri

Addicted to you – Avicii

Adore you – Miley Cyrus

All about that bass – Meghan Trainor

All my life – Kc and Jojo

All my love – Led Zeppelin

All of me – John Legend

Animals – Mattew Garrix

Applause – Lady Gaga

At last -Beyonce/Etta James

Atlas – Coldplay

Best day of my life – American Authors

Birthday – Katy Perry

Blurred lines – Robin Thicke

Boom clap – Charli XCX

Burn – Ellie Goulding

Can you feel the love tonight – Elton John

Chandelier – Sia

Counting stars – One Republic

Dangerous – David Guetta

Dark horse – Katy Perry

Demons – Imagine Dragons

Do you realize? – The Flaming Lips

Do you want to build a snowman? F. OST

Dust clears – Clean Bandit

Games of thrones

Gate 21 – Serj Tankian

God put a smile upon your face – Coldplay

Going under – Evanescence

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Happy Xmas (War is over) John Lennon

Hero – Mariah Carey

Hey brother – Avicii

Home – Philip Philips

I believe I can fly – R. Kelly

I believe in you and me – Whitney Houston

I was made for lovinʼ you – Kiss

Iʼm yours – Jason Mraz

Karma police – Radiohead

Kissing you – Desʼree

Let her go – Passanger

Let it go – Frozen

Let me go – Avril Lavigne

Letʼs get it on – Marvin Gaye

Locked out of heaven – Bruno Mars

Love runs out – One Republic

Lovers in Japan – Coldplay

Moon dance – The Corpse Bride Danny Elfman

Once upon a dream – Lana Del Rey

Other side – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pompeii – Bastille

Problem – Ariana Grande

Radioactive – Imagine Dragons

Ribbon in the shy – Stevie Wonder

River flows in you – Yiruma

Royals – Lorde

Rude – Magic!

Safe and sound – Capital Cities

Sail – Awolnation

Say something – A great bid world

Shade of cool – Lana Del Rey

Shake it off – Taylor Swift

Sheʼs a rainbow – Rolling Stones

Smells like teen spirit – Nirvana

Smile – Uncle Kracker

Someone like you – Adele

Song for Sienna – Brian Crain

Starway to heaven – Led Zeppelin

Stay – Rihanna

Stay with me – Sam Smith

Summer – Calvin Harris

Summertime sadness – Lana Del Rey

Sweeter than fiction – Taylor Swift

Thank you – Led Zeppelin

The Fox – Ylvis

The Walking Dead main title

The way – Ariana Grande

The wedding song – Danny Elfman

Toxic – Britney Spears

Unconditionally – Katy Perry

Venus – Lady Gaga

Wake me up – Avicii

We can’t stop – Miley Cyrus

What now – Rihanna

White dress – Ben Rector

Wrecking ball – Miley Cirus

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

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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

Reviews

Booked 25 times through Encore!

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Venetia S, 6 days ago

I wanted something different from a quartet for my 40th birthday and Giardino definitely provided that! There were very flexible considering it was a last minute booking and curated a great song list from both my requests and their repertoire. My guests were very impressed with the talented quartet. Unfortunately, what was intended to be an outdoor event had to be moved indoors due to rain. However, Giardino helped to lift the mood with popular renditions. They were a great addition to my birthday event and I would definitely recommend them if you are looking to add something special. Thanks again!

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Samantha R, 22 days ago

Professional, flexible and talented musicians.

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Margaret L, 23 days ago

Pleasant, professional group led by David. Played requested selection. All our guests commented on their high standard of musicianship. Would highly recommend.

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Ariana A, 2 months ago

Always professional, sensationally talented and a pleasure to work with. We had amazing feedback from guests and our client - thank you again! Will continue working together for sure

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Freddy W, 1 year ago

Lidia was AMAZING. We ran a very complicated conference at Shoreditch Town hall, and Lidia was so easy to work with. always ready, played beautifully and added a such a unique dynamic to our conference. I can not highly recommend her enough. We look forward to having you back next year :-)

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Ron D, 1 year ago

We all enjoyed a magical evening of beautiful music performed by the versatile and highly professional group Radiance. I have seen leader of Radiance, Gemma Louise Doyle, live in concert three times now and for me she has established herself as one of the top artists in the World. She has a fantastic personality, the most amazing voice, and is a truly great entertainer, song writer and music artist. Singing great songs from a range of music genres, Nessun Dorma is just one of her musical highlights. Gemma puts on a delightful show with fun interaction and great performances. In addition though, she is one of the most beautiful people you would ever want to meet (Inside & out) I hope I get to see Radiance many more times yet.

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Diane Aidenbaum

22nd May 2018

Lidia is one of the most professional player I had the pleasure working with several times. Her amazing musical abilities will exceed your expectations. She is very charming and a delight to work with. I would highly recommend her for your event if you need an amazing musician.

Diane Aidenbaum

22nd May 2018