- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Mindy M. said
“Andrew played at our new baby boy's party. He serenaded the guests with beautiful music for all ages. I would recommend Andrew for any event.”
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83 Cellists serving New York City, NY
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Catherine S. said
“Peter played cello for my sister’s wedding. He was prompt at replying prior to the event, arrived early day of the event, and played *exceptionally* throughout (he’s so talented). 12/10 recommend.”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Deborah H. said
“Cello music was a perfect complement to our wine dinner. He had some issues with GPS & finding location--however so did other guests, the GPS for the venue is quite confusing. Upon arrival very...”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $150
Ryan B. said
“Hannah was so communicative throughout my booking her to surprise my wife of 15 years with an intimate little gig with a couple friends. She renditioned our wedding song, amongst a couple of other...”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Rose G. said
“an amazing performance at my wedding, they were everything I wanted and created a magical atmosphere!!”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Glenda M. said
“Benjamin did an excellent job. He was very professional and patient due to our ceremony running late. I would definitely use his service again and highly recommend.”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $150
Carrie W. said
“Brandon played some background music at a private family event, and it was wonderful and brightened everyone's mood! Highly recommend. ”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Faizan M. said
“Noelia is truly such a delight to work with and her talent is next level. She was willing to learn custom songs and absolutely crushed it! I will definitely be hiring her for future events.”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Jen M. said
“Sarah created a beautiful backdrop to our special yoga event. She was able to improvise a meditative flow that perfectly complimented the movements and helped deepen the experience for everyone. The...”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $300
Katia R. said
“I would highly recommend Jumi for any special occasion!”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $60 per hour
Megan B. said
“Yoon-Jin was communicative, professional and flexible! She helped make our day perfect; we are truly grateful.”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $100
Atenas C. said
“Victoria was great! She brought a wonderful ambiance to our event and helped create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We truly enjoyed having her there.”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $100
Rich and moving solo cello music, perfect for elevating or deepening the emotional impact of your event. The sound and class of a string quartet at a fraction...
Chialing's Music Studio
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Elia F. said
“I had Chialing and her quartet perform at my wedding last summer and was blown away by Chialing's professionalism and talent. She was easy to communicate with, gave great music suggestions, and the...”
Lucas Chen, Cellist
New member- New York City, NY
- Cellist
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Juilliard-trained cellist with experience performing at corporate events, weddings, cocktail hours, restaurants, private parties, and interactive children's...
Sagesse NYC
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- $750 – $7,500 per event
Beth K. said
“Kirin played at my wedding and brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful. She played with a string trio for processional and recessional and then played my favorite cello solo - Bach G major Suite...”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Experienced cello player that can amenace your events with different musical genres from classical music to your top songs on the radio
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $300
I completed my master’s studies at Juilliard and am currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Stonybrook University, with experience performing in settings from...
Honey String
New member- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
I’m a professional cellist based in NYC, currently pursuing my Doctor of Musical Arts at NYU and a graduate of Manhattan School of Music. I offer elegant live...
Classical Musician, Angeline K
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Zoe S. said
“Some of the best cello sound I’ve ever heard! Angeline played for a private event of mine in NYC and she showed up prepared, played for 1 hour of solo music with large variety, I especially enjoyed...”
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Wedding cellist for small and medium sized weddings, specializing in both pop and classical repetoire.
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Add a touch of elegance to your special event with live music by cellist Audrey Jellett. A versatile performer, Audrey is available as a soloist or in...
- New York City, NY
- Violinist / Cellist
- Starts at $300
Ella S. said
“Xinou Wei was absolutely the best choice I could have ever made when it comes to hiring a Violinist to play at an all black tie affair event. Not only was working with him a dream, but he was...”
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Quick facts for Cellists in New York City, NY
6,344 quotes sent
In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,344 quotes to event planners.
42nd most popular
Cellists rank #42 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 4,098 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
2.5 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2.5 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.
New York City ranks #1
New York City is the most popular city for Cellists requests in New York.
Popular events
Cellists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Corporate Events, and Cocktail Parties in New York City, NY.
New York ranks #4
New York is the 4th most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.
Past events for Cellists in New York City, NY
Surprise Proposal Cello
Cellist
5.0
March 7, 2026
1 hour
Leah was so great to work with. She did an excellent job and communicated very clearly. She arrived on time and played beautifully. Would highly recommend anyone use Leah in the future for any solo Cello needs!
Event total
$200
Astonishingly Professional Talent
Cellist
5.0
January 17, 2026
30 minutes
Brandon my hired Cellist along with my church old school hard nose organist worked synchronously to blend the beautiful franz shubert ave maria in B flat. It was 4 minutes of harmonious musical perfection. Brandon was extremely professional and polite and cordial. It was a pleasure to have him make such a very important day that more meaningful. great work and pleasure to work with.
Event total
$125
Highly Recommend!
Cellist
5.0
August 28, 2026
1 hour
Leah Coloff is a truly spectacular cellist. She plays with so much love, passion, and emotion, and you can really feel it in her music.
She was also such a pleasure to work with—so kind, professional, and easy to talk to. She went above and beyond to help me with the specific arrangements I wanted for our vow renewal ceremony, and she was so accommodating throughout the process. Her willingness to work with my vision meant so much to me.
Leah plays beautifully, and having her music be part of such a special and meaningful day made our ceremony even more memorable. I am so grateful for her talent, professionalism, and the beautiful music she brought to our vow renewal.
Thank you so much, Leah, for helping make our special day even more beautiful! 🤍
Event total
$400
About booking Cellists in New York City, NY
Turn your special event into an elegant affair with some beautiful cello music. You can hire a solo cello player or a whole string quartet for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, dinner parties, and more. These talented musicians have a versatile repertoire of songs. In addition to traditional classical tunes, they will often work in other styles of music like hip hop, pop, rock, or country!
The cost of hiring a professional cellist in New York City, New York will vary depending on how long you need to book the cellist for and their skill level. Award-winning cellists with years of experience playing the cello at live events may charge more for their services than those just starting out. Contact the local cellists above to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for New York City cellists, look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what it will be like to work with them. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, scheduled breaks, and any song requests you have.
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Cellists serving the New York City, NY area
These Cellists serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.