Solo cellist for special events Experienced solo performer to add a touch of magic to your event

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Available to book from £150. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

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Highly experienced cellist Leonie has performed for royalty, on films and pop tracks.

She plays with some of the best orchestras in the UK (including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) and has toured the world both as a soloist and with a variety of ensembles.

Leonie played solo cello for HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and has recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

A regular addition to weddings, funerals and dinner parties, Leonie has a wide range of repertoire to suit every occasion from the traditional Bach solo suites, classical favourites such as The Swan, Meditation from Thais and Salut D'Amour right through to Moon River and A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square, as well as having more modern songs including, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Hey Jude, All of Me, and Bruno Mars Just the Way You Are.


Please contact for further information.

Also available as a duo with pianist, violinist, flautist or harpist if required.

Leonie's chamber ensemble "The Dionysus Ensemble" which has our string quartet at its core, are Ensemble in Association for "The Commonwealth Resounds". String quartet, trio or duo, cello & flute, cello & harp? We can suit every occasion.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Slough, Berkshire

Will travel up to 200 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 200 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

1 armless chair in a well-lit space
A secure space to store personal belongings
Refreshments would be appreciated
Playing outside is weather dependent and must be under cover.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No, we're acoustic so don't need sound equipment. We do need a well lit space


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking information


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Trained at the Royal College, Royal Academy and Guildhall Schools of Music in London, The Dionysus Ensemble has performed for many corporate events, weddings, drinks receptions and parties in renowned venues nationally, including
​The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, The Foreign Office, Lord's, Villa Park, The South African Embassy and Epsom Race Course.

TDE has appeared on live television and for royalty, as well as being guest artists on many film and pop recordings.

TDE has performed at a wide variety of events including the more intimate venue of the clients home (including the London home of the Moroccan Ambassador) and as guest artists at the Qatar International Boat Show.
Other recent engagements include for: English Heritage, The City of London, Birkbeck University, Royal Commonwealth Society, British High Commission Honiara, The Worshipful Company of Founders ​& LW Theatres ​amongst many others.

TDE has performed as guest classical artists on cruise ships


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

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What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The Dionysus Ensemble has performed as guest classical artists on cruise ships which sailed to
​Ireland, Greenland, Iceland, The Caribbean and USA, and South Africa, Namibia, Senegal, Morocco.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

30 minute set up time
45/50 minute sets - happy to play a bit longer or shorter but I’ve found that these set times suit best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Playing outside is weather dependant and must be under cover


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."

Recent Clients

Solo cellist for special events has performed for these clients:

Qatar International Boat Show

English Heritage

The City of London

Birkbeck University

Royal Commonwealth Society

British High Commission Honiara

The Worshipful Company of Founders

LW Theatres ​

Venues

Solo cellist for special events has performed at these venues:

The Royal Albert Hall,

Kensington Palace,

The Foreign Office,

Lord's,

Villa Park

The South African Embassy

Epsom Race Course

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Classical

Film / TV

Opera

Musical Theatre

1930s Music

1940s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Traditional English Folk

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Traditional Welsh Folk

Jazz

Christmas

Church Music

Easy Listening

Background Music

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Motown

R&B

Soul

Vintage

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Bollywood

Indian Music

Tango

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

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