Hire Luca Vitale | Singer (tenor) in Leeds

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About Luca

Multigenre Vocalist and Cellist

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Singer (tenor)

Leeds

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Playing music for others brings me immense joy, I take great pride in my work; clients enjoy my professional yet approachable nature both on and off stage. I am a versatile performer and I enjoy curating the experience so that it is fitting for your ceremony or event. I am very happy to discuss the styles of music you would most like to hear and provide guidance. All my own equipment is provided and I ensure to communicate clearly with my clients and venues in advance so that there are no concerns around set up and you can enjoy your day. Depending on the selected repertoire, I perform my music to backing track. An accompanist or additional musicians can be easily sourced for an extra fee. I can offer multiple genres and styles of performance including: Classical singing recital Classical cello recital Singing covers set Cello covers set Singing & Cello covers set Singing & Cello ambient sound meditation Singing & Cello original material A combination of any In terms of my professional background, I am a Classically trained vocalist with a love for all types of music and performance. I began singing as a member of the Exeter Cathedral and Buckfast Abbey choirs and have a BA Hons in Classical Voice from Leeds Conservatoire (LCON). I have performed with a diverse number of groups including Opera North, Leeds Baroque Choir, Leeds Contemporary Singers, LCON Chamber Choir and Orchestra (cello), Contemporary Pop Choir and LCON Opera Scenes, as well as working as the Musical Director for the LCON Opera Society in 2019. Currently I work as a professional session vocalist and cellist for a variety of recording sessions and performances and regularly perform with bands and ensembles.

Luca

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

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Punctuality

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Luca's Reviews

5 out of 5

Luca played cello at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception. Beforehand he accomodated our request to play a new song not on his repetoire, he also communicated with us about logistics and song choices and helped us piece everything together with timings. He was very friendly and accommodating throughout. On the day he was absolutely amazing, we loved the ambience he created and he even played trumpet for one of the songs, which was a last minute surprise that we loved. We can't thank him enough and we would highly recommend him to anyone. A big thanks to you Luca!

Reply from Luca

2 months ago

Thanks so much for your kind words, so glad I could be a part of your day. All the best for the future!

5 out of 5

I have been working with Luca since 2023 and have found him to be extremely professional, inspiring and creative. We have worked together delivering workshops to members of the local public. I like the way Luca is able to work to a brief but also allows space for improvisation and responding to the audience. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and demonstrates tenacity, integrity and knowledge of his art at a very high level. I feel very honored to be able to work in partnership him and we are planning more projects in 2024.

Luca recently played his cello at a family funeral during the church service. We were all totally moved by his sympathetic and superb rendition of Ave Maria and other relevant pieces of music. He judged the occasion perfectly and played with such compassion and sensitivity. Thank you Luca for your valuable musical contribution to such an important event for the family.

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Luca's Song list

Here are some examples, I take advance requests.

Vocal

Classical:

Italian-

Bixio - Mamma

Bellini - Bella Nice, Che D'Amore

Bellini - Malinconia, Ninfa gentile

Bononcini – Per la gloria d’adorarvi

Caccini – Amarrilli, mia bella

Caldara – Alma del core

Caldara – Comme raggio di sol

Caldara – Sebben, crudele

Carissimi – Vittoria, mio core!

De Curtis - Torna a Surriento

De Luca – Non posso disperar

Donaudy - O del mio amato ben

Durante – Danza, danza, fanciulla gentile

Durante – Vergin, tutto amor

Giordani – Caro mio ben

Gluck – O del mio dolce ardor

Legrenzi – Che fiero costume

Lotti – Pur dicesti, o bocca bella

Marcello – Il mio bel foco

Maro Lanza - Luna D'estate

Menteverdi – Lasciatemi morire!

Mozart – Un moto di gioia

Mozart – Voi Che Sapete

Paisiello – Nel cor piu non mi sento

Pergolesi – Se tu m’ami, se sospiri

Pergolesi – Nina

Respighi - Nevicata

Respighi – Pioggia

Scarlatti – Gia il Sole dal Gange

Scarlatti – Le Violette

Scarlatti – O cessate di piagarmi

Scarlatti – Se Florindo e Fedele

Stradella – Pieta, Signore!

Torelli – Tu lo sai

Tosti – ‘A vucchella

Tosti - La Serenata

Verdi – Il poveretto

And many more.

German-

Beethoven – Ich Liebe dich

Brahms – Feldeinsamkeit

Brahms – O liebliche Wangen

Brahms – Wiegenlied

Brahms – Scheiden und Meiden

Brahms – Dein blaues Auge

Brahms – Der Schmied

Brahms – Komm bald

Brahms - Sontag

Schubert – An den Fruhling

Schubert – Der Lindenbaum

Schubert – Die Forelle

Schubert – Nachtviolen

Schubert – Fruhlingsglaube

Schubert – Romanze

Schubert – Standchen

Schumann – Der NuBbaum

Schumann - Marienwurmchen

Schumann – Mondnacht

Schumann – Die Lotosblume

Schumann - Widmung

Wolf – Auf ein altes Bild

Wolf – Bescheidene Liebe

Wolf – Der Musikant

Wolf – Der Gartner

And many more.

English-

Butterworth - Loveliest of Trees

Campion – Oft have I sigh’d

German – She had a letter from her love

Ford – Fair sweet cruel

Gibbons – The Silver Swan

Handel – How beautiful are the feet

Handel – But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell

Handel – Behold and see if there be any sorrow

Handel – Messiah

Edmund Rubbra - Rune of Hospitality

Munro – My lovely Celia

Morley – I saw my lady weeping

Purcell – Nymphs and Shepards

Purcell – What shall I do

Purcell – If music be the food of love

Purcell – An Epithalamium: Thrice happy lovers

Purcell – Since from my dear

Purcell – Turn then thine eyes

Rosseter – When Laura Smiles

Sullivan – Is life a boon?

Sullivan – The sun, whose rays are all ablaze

Sullivan – Oh, foolish fay

William Walton – Belshazzar’s Feast

And many more.

French-

Faure - Apres un Reve

Pop/Rock/Soul

Here are some examples, I take advance requests.

Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah

Elvis Presley - Can’t help falling in love

Elton John - Can you feel the love tonight

Otis Redding – Sitting on the dock of the bay

Otis Redding – My Girl

Otis Redding – Stand by Me

Don't Be So Hard on Yourself - Jess Glynne

Michael Jackson - Rock With You

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

Le Freak - Chic

You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder

All I do - Stevie Wonder

Smooth Operator - Sade

Spooky - Dusty Springfield

Use Me - Bill Withers

Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Cello

Bach – Suite 1

Bach – Ave Maria

Bela Bartok - Joc Cu Bata

Bela Bartok - Buciumeana

C. Saint Saens – Le Cygne (The Swan)

Gasper Cassado – Serenade

Stephen Paxton – Sonata op. 3 no. 2

Georg Philipp Telemann – Sonata in D major

Marcello – Sonata No.2

Vivaldi – Sonata in E minor

W H Squire – Danse Rustique

Frank Bridge – Berceuse

Frank Bridge – Serenade

Frank Bridge - Elegie

Frank Bridge- Cradle Song

Frederic Austin – Titania

Felix Borowski – Adoration

Georg Goltermann - Alla Pollacca

Leos Janacek - Allegro

Henryk Pachulski - Chanson triste

Claude Debussy - Les Cloches

Edvard Greig – Intermezzo

Ernest Bloch – Music for cello and piano

Bruch – Kol Nidrei

Prelude B 63 – Ernest Bloch

Melody – Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Holst – In the Bleak Midwinter

Pachebel - Canon in D

Schubert - Ave Maria

Faure – Apres Un Reve

Elgar – Salut d’Amour

Imogen Holst – The Fall of the leaf

Beethoven - Cello Sonatas

Dvorak Cello - Concerto

Elgar Cell - Concerto

Ligeti Solo Cello Sonata

Prokofiev Cello Sonata

Schumann - Fantasiestucke

Schumann - Stucke im Volkston

Schumann - Cello Concerto

Pop/Rock/Soul

Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen - Suzanne

Cyndi Lauper- True colours

Elvis Presley - Can’t help falling in love

Elton John - Can you feel the love tonight

The Mamas & The Papas - All the leaves are brown

Otis Redding – Sitting on the dock of the bay

Otis Redding – My Girl

Otis Redding – Stand by Me

Bob Marley – No Woman No Cry

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Coldplay – A sky full of stars

Beatles – Here comes the Sun

Beatles – All you need is love

Celine Dion – My heart will go on

Ellie Goulding – Love me like you do

Henry Macini – Moon River

Adele – Hello

Coldplay – Viva la Vida

Daft Punk – Get lucky

Ben E King – Stand by me

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill

Ed Sheeran – Shape of you

Sia - Chandelier

Sia - Titanium

Sam Smith - Stay with Me

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

U2 - With or Without You

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

Christina Perri – A thousand years

Luca's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£437.50
Up to 3 hours	£475

Customer questions

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

I ask kindly to be told in advance of any cancellations or changes and I will always try my best to be flexible if you would like to make alterations to the timings or structure of the event/ceremony. If you cancel soon to the event/ceremony then a fee may still apply.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I am more than happy to compile a selection of music to play before and between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

I arrive 1 hour before a performance, set up usually takes 15-30 minutes.

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

Yes of course and if you have any other suggestions or requests I am happy to cater the music to your taste.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I have all my own equipment needed for amplification and set up.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I am happy to take requests given sufficient time prior to the day.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Baroque, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Medieval music, Renaissance, Ambient, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Jazz, Gospel, Barbershop, Blues, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, R&B, Disco, Motown, Top 40, Karaoke, Rock, World music, Hip Hop

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Instruments:

Singer (tenor), Cello, Opera singer

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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, Cruise, Birthday party, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Fluent improviser, Live looping, MC, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Music therapy

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