Cellists for hire in Basildon

Hire a cellist in Basildon for your special event. The cello is the perfect instrument to have performed at your wedding, party or event. With the instrument's beautiful tone, our cellists provide stunning performances of genres from classical through to pop. Get inspired and browse 146 of the most fantastic musicians nearby right here.

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Hire Lydia Alonso Cellist with Encore
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£380 - £700
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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!

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Hire Anna GARDE Cellist with Encore
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£200 - £400
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Undergraduate second year student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying cello with Rebecca Gilliver.

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Hire Louise Dearsley Cellist with Encore
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From£180
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Louise is an experienced professional cellist with a huge repertoire of well-known classical music and songs to enhance any event.

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Hire Isobelle Austin Cellist with Encore
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£375 - £625
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Award-winning classical and contemporary cellist for weddings, events, recordings, sessions, live shows and concerts.

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Hire Cellist Jenny Cellist with Encore
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£375 - £725
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Experienced acoustic and electric cellist based in London, covering all music genres such as classical, Pop, Bollywood, R&B and Afrobeats.

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Hire Catherine Lee Cellist with Encore
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£312.50 - £562.50
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Award-winning cellist with experience performing in weddings and corporate events with clients including Samsung, BBC, Disney & BMW.

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Hire Frantisek Brikcius Cellist with Encore
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Cellist František Brikcius - Cello Suites (Bach Britten Bloch eSACHERe Reger Tartini), Duo Brikcius, Music Documentary Film MAKANNA, ...

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Hire Saran Davies Cellist with Encore
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£188 - £376
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Masters graduate - Royal Academy of Music. Committed, versatile and enthusiastic player with a repertoire list that’s perfect for you!

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Hire Lucy Gijsbers Cellist with Encore
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£350 - £550
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Hi, I'm Lucy! I often work as a duo which is perfect for weddings. I'd love to hear from you!

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Hire Abbie Muvuma Cellist Cellist with Encore
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£250 - £350
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London-based cellist able to play music from a variety of genres and styles - from Classical to Pop to R&B to Jazz!

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Hire Carolina Lopez Cellist with Encore
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Professional cross-genre cellist trained at the Royal College of Music, with extensive experience playing in events and freelance.

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Hire ANgel Tarpov Cellist with Encore
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£170 - £500
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ANgel Tarpov - cellist . Playing all types of events from concerts to recording sessions to weddings to private party’s .

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Hire Alex Marshall Cellist with Encore
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£375 - £625
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Cellist, Electric Cellist & Vocalist based in London available for sessions, weddings and events across the UK

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Hire Carola Krebs Cellist with Encore
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From£180
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Vienna/ Austria -based cellist. Loves to perform. Professional classical cellist available for concerts and functions.

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Hire Sophie Nash Cellist with Encore
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£160 - £280
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Sophie is a young and enthusiastic cellist based in Cardiff, London and Manchester .

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Hire Jay Emme Cellist with Encore
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£375 - £750
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Professional and diverse solo cellist, demonstrating elegance and excellence, available for weddings and private events UK and Worldwide

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Hire Yoanna Prodanova Cellist with Encore
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From£180
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Bulgarian London-based solo cellist, chamber musician, teacher, orchestra section leader and cellist, with passion for new music.

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Hire Meg Ella Brookes Cellist with Encore
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£180 - £260
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Meg Ella Brookes: Singer, Cellist, Pianist, Arranger - BMus Hons (Performance) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

FAQs about hiring Cellists in Basildon

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How do you pronounce cellist?

In British English, the word "cellist" is pronounced as "CHEL-ist." The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the "c" is pronounced as "ch," making it sound like "CHEL-ist.”

What kind of music can a cellist play?

Just about anything! Cellists will usually be most comfortable playing classical music, but that doesn't mean they won't be able to put together a fresh rendition of your favourite pop, folk, or jazz tune. Always discuss any requests with the cellist beforehand to give them enough time to practice.

Will I need to provide the cellist with any equipment?

Other than a seat without arms, probably not. If your venue is small, they will likely play unamplified. All they'll need to make the music happen is their cello, a bow, and a receptive audience (oh, and probably a music stand). If your venue is larger, they should be able to provide amplification.

Can a cellist play the violin?

Whether or not a cellist can play the violin depends on their skills and experience. While there are some similarities between the two instruments, there are also some significant differences. Similarities - Both instruments are bowed stringed instruments, which means that they are played by rubbing a bow across strings to produce sound. - Both instruments have four strings. - Both instruments are used in a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and folk. Differences - The violin is significantly smaller than the cello. This means that cellists will need to adapt their technique to play the violin, such as using a shorter bow and adjusting their fingering positions. - The cello has a warmer, richer sound than the violin. This is due to the larger size of the cello and the way that its sound resonates within the cello's body. - The violin is more agile and expressive than the cello. This is due to the smaller size of the violin and the fact that it is held closer to the body, which allows cellists to use more arm and hand movements. While it is possible for cellists to learn to play the violin, it will require some adjustment and practice. If you are interested, we have multi-instrumentalists on our books, including cellists who play the violin. Get in touch with one of our experts today to find the right one for your event.

Hiring a Cellist in Basildon

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Popular genres:
Classical, Pop, Jazz
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Busiest times:
July, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Cellist in Basildon?

The typical price for a Cellist is:
£Budget£250
££Pro£325
£££High-end£400+

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