Cellist
Matt Constantine
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Cover of Amazing Grace for Cello
Londonderry Air for Solo Cello
David Popper Op 73 Etude No5
About Matt
An innovative, internationally performing cellist who has played at events of all sizes and for artists across many genres.
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Matt's Reviews
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Hannah W
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Jessica C
5 years ago
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9 years ago
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Matt's Song list
Classical:
Prelude Suite 1 in G - Bach
Various cello Suites - Bach
Air on a G String - Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
The Swan - Saint Saens
Bouree - Handel
Rejouissance - Handel
Rondeau - Purcell
Gavotte - Gossec
Suite 2 in D minor - Max Reger
Gavotte - Lully
Humoresque - Dvorak
Minuet - Boccherini
Rondo - Goltermann
Minuet in G - Beethoven
Tarantella - Squire
Wedding March (Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin) - Wagner
Libertango - Piazzolla
Pachelbel's Canon in D - Pachelbel
Sicilienne - Maria Theresia von Paradis
Traumerei - Schumann
Nimrod (from Enigma Variations) - Elgar
Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone
Well known songs:
Summertime - George Gershwin
Amazing Grace - Traditional
Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Love me Tender - Elvis Presley
What a Wonderful World - Bob Thiele and George Weiss
You've got the Love - Florence and the Machine
Folk and Traditional:
Danny Boy/Londonderry Air - Traditional
Skye Boat Song - Traditional
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
Song of the Birds - Traditional
Highland Cathedral - Traditional
Blow the Wind Southerly - Traditional
Contemporary Cello:
Julie O - Mark Summers
Sailing Down the River - Aaron Minsky
The Flag Waver - Aaron Minsky
October Waltz - Aaron Minsky
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
My full, warm, emotional sound.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Sydney Opera House, Victoria and Albert Museum, Albert Hall, Festival Hall, Barbican, plus many more.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Currently, Olafur Arnalds is my biggest influence, it is a constantly changing variable
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
It would be between performing cello solos for the most recent season of Doctor Who, supporting Franz Ferdinand at the NRJ festival Munich to 12,000 people or performing at Sydney Opera House.
Do you have different line-up options?
The line-up is very simple - me, my cello and a chair.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
This is rarely a problem if there is a slight alteration in timings. Day changes can be more problematic. Please let me know as soon as timings are changed.
How much time do you need to set up?
I only need 10 minutes to set up but like to be set up at least 20 minutes prior to performance.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
No problem.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes. I even bring my own chair.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Certainly. This is a regular request.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Ambient, Folk, Traditional English folk, Jazz, Pop, Acoustic, Rock, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Covers, Greek music
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Event types:
Wedding, Recording session, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Christmas party, Wedding proposal, Church service, Birthday party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Ableton Live, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Orchestrator, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser
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