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Brahms Cello Sonata No.1 in E minor ‘Allegretto quasi Menuetto & Trio’ (Movement 2)

Bach Cello Suite 2, Prélude BWV 1008

Rachmaninoff Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor Op.19 (3rd movement).

About Shannon

I am a cellist based in London and can play many different styles ranging from classical to pop!

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Cellist

London

Performing is a huge passion of mine and has been something I have loved since I was a child. I have been playing the cello for 10 years and am a music graduate from the University of Surrey. As someone who likes to create a positive impact with the music I play, being able to perform in front of an audience and seeing their reactions feels incredibly rewarding and heart-warming. Some of my favourite performances include playing in various lunchtime recitals at the University of Surrey, where I have performed pieces by composers such as Bach, Rachmaninoff, Elgar and Shostakovich. Another one of my favourite performances took place at the Royal Albert Hall with Redbridge Music Service's symphony orchestra, where I participated in the orchestra for their 2020 choral festival.

Shannon

5 out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

Communication

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Punctuality

5.0

Shannon's Reviews

5 out of 5

It was an absolute pleasure having Shannon as part of our day - she was absolutely brilliant and we loved the music selection! She played the music for our outdoor wedding ceremony and throughout the drinks reception; she arranged specific pieces at our request and played a wonderful selection of both classical and modern songs. Not only a highly accomplished cellist, she’s also a lovely person to communicate with and couldn’t have been more accommodating with our various requests and questions before and during the event itself. The live music really made our afternoon feel special and guests repeatedly commented on how wonderful Shannon was. We would wholeheartedly recommend and would definitely rebook!

Reply from Shannon

4 months ago

Hi Claire, Thank you so much, I’m really happy you and your guests enjoyed it! I had a lovely time playing for your special day!

5 out of 5

Shannon has been amazing. She performed in the band for our secondary school production of Beauty and the Beast. She approached everything with professionalism and was incredibly friendly (especially with myself as a very rusty conductor). Couldn’t have asked for more.

Reply from Shannon

7 months ago

Hello Matt, Thank you so much, It was an absolute pleasure working with you and all the other staff members!

A lovely performance filled with emotion.

Overall, a really good performance with great conviction.

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Shannon's Song list

Classical:

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 1 in G major (Prelude).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 1 in G major (Allemande).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 1 in G major (Courante).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 1 in G major (Sarabande).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 2 in D minor (Prelude).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 2 in D minor (Courante).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 3 in C major (Boureé 1).

-J.S. Bach, Cello suite 4 in E flat major

(Sarabande).

-Beethoven, Cello sonata 3 in A major Op.69 (1st movement).

-Brahms, Cello Sonata 1 in E minor Op.38.

-Brahms, Hungarian Dance 5.

-Debussy, Clair de lune.

-Dvorak, Humoresque.

-Elgar, Cello concerto in E minor (1st and 4th movement).

-Fauré, Élégie Op.24.

-Faure, Pavane.

-Fauré, Après un Rêve.

-Gounod, Ave Maria.

-Ernest John Moeran, Prelude.

-Handel, All We Like Sheep.

-Handel, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.

-Mendelssohn, Song without words Op.109.

-Mozart, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

-Pachelbel, Canon in D.

-Paradis, Sicilienne.

-Rachmaninoff, Cello sonata in G minor Op.19 (1st and 3rd movement).

-Shostakovich, Cello sonata in D minor Op.40.

-Squire, Tarantella Op.23.

-Saint Saëns, Cello concerto 1 in A minor (1st movement).

-Saint Saëns, Allegro Appassionato Op.43.

-Saint Saëns, The Swan.

-Vaughan Williams, Six Studies in English Folksong.

Pop:

-Alicia Keys, If I Ain't Got You.

-Adele, Make You Feel My Love.

-Adele, Rolling in the Deep.

-Beyonce, Halo.

-Black, Wonderful Life.

-Bruno Mars, Just The Way You Are.

-Camila Cabello, Havana.

-Celine Dion, My Heart Will Go On.

-Cohen, Hallelujah.

-Coldplay, Viva La Vida.

-Coldplay, Yellow.

-Christina Perri, A Thousand Years.

-Daniel Caesar, Best Part.

-Daniel Caesar, Get You.

-Daniel Caesar, Japanese Denim.

-Luis Fonsi, Despacito.

-Ed Sheeran, Castle on the Hill.

-Ed Sheeran, Perfect.

-Ed Sheeran, Shape of You.

-Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud.

-Ellie Goulding, Love Me Like You Do.

-Elvis Presley, Can't Help Falling in Love.

-Florence and the machine, Dog Days Are Over.

-Hosier, Take Me To Church.

-Jason Mraz, Lucky.

-Johnny Cash, You Are My Sunshine.

-John Legend, All of Me.

-John Legend, Ordinary People.

-John Mayer, Gravity.

-Judy Garland, Over the Rainbow.

-JVKE, Golden Hour.

-Keane, Somewhere Only We Know.

-Kingdom Hearts, Simple and Clean.

-Master KG, Jerusalema.

-Michael Buble, Home.

-One Direction, Story of My Life.

-One Piece, Bink's Sake.

-Simon & Garfunkel, Scarborough Fair.

-Simon & Garfunkel, Sound of Silence.

-Stephen Sanchez, Until I Found You.

-Taylor Swift, Anti-hero.

-Taylor Swift, Wildest Dreams.

-The Beatles, All You Need is Love.

-The Killers, Mr Brightside.

-Timbaland ft OneRepublic, Apologise.

-311, Amber.

Other:

-Frozen, Let It Go.

-Joe Hisaishi, Always With Me (Spirited Away).

-Joe Hisaishi, Merry Go Round of Life (Howl’s Moving Castle).

-Joe Hisaishi, One Summer’s Day (Spirited Away).

-Joe Hisaishi, Princess Mononoke (Main theme).

-Joe Hisaishi, Carrying You (Castle in the Sky).

-Yiruma, Kiss the Rain.

-Yiruma, River Flows in You.

Shannon's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£325

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Royal Albert Hall. Holy Trinity Church, Guildford. St Martha’s Church, Guildford. Guildford URC Church. G Live, Guildford. Sir James Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green. St John’s Church, Waterloo. Oakwood Baptist Church. St Nicholas Church, Hedsor. Allum Hall & Manor House. All Saint’s Church, Borehamwood. Kenneth More Theatre. Kingswood Arts, London.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Jacqueline Du Pre. Pablo Ferrández. Mstislav Rostropovich. Mischa Maisky.

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

Royal Albert Hall.

Do you have different line-up options?

-Backing tracks and solo cello

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

I am relatively flexible and will able to accommodate. Just let me know if any changes occur before the event.

How much time do you need to set up?

Normally, I set up an hour before performance time

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

Yes, absolutely!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my instrument and music stand.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes I am very happy to do this, as long as I am left with a reasonable amount of time to learn it.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Folk, Easy listening, Pop, Covers, R&B, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Asian music, Tango, Opera, Traditional church music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, Country, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Irish rock, Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Jazz fusion, Experimental, Avant garde, Noise music, Soul, Hip Hop, Pop rock

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Instruments:

Cello

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Perfect pitch, Arranger, Fluent sight-reader

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