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84 Cellists serving New York City, NY

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Andrew Monohan - Cellist/Singer

5.0 (73)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $200 and up

Thomas V. said “Andrew was incredible. Extremely communicative the entire process and ensured he was on time to the event. He was able to improvise over a song of my choice and then performed a few songs from his... ”

Peter Lewy Cellist

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
59 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $200 and up

Isabella C. said “We asked Mr. Lewy to perform at a memorial service. He kindly took our requests into consideration and performed a strong and tasteful series of songs for the occasion. ”

Victoria Lin - Cellist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $100 and up

Justin S. said “Victoria was great! The music was a hit at our event, and she was timely and professional. ”

Sarah Overton - Cellist

5.0 (32)
51 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

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... ”

Hannah Rubin

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

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... ”

Jumi Lee Cello

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $300 and up

Katia R. said “I would highly recommend Jumi for any special occasion! ”

Piacello

5.0 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $200 and up

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... ”

Benjamin Larsen

4.79 (5)
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

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. ”

Brandon Leonard

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $150 and up (solo), $500 and up (quartet)

Carrie W. said “Brandon played some background music at a private family event, and it was wonderful and brightened everyone's mood! Highly recommend. ”

Renaissance Quartet

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

Rose G. said “an amazing performance at my wedding, they were everything I wanted and created a magical atmosphere!! ”

Noelia Carrasco- Cellist

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

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. ”

Yoon-Jin Park

5.0 (7)
10 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $60 and up/hr

Megan B. said “Yoon-Jin was communicative, professional and flexible! She helped make our day perfect; we are truly grateful. ”

Classical Musician, Angeline K

5.0 (1)
New member

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

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 rates

Classical cellist for weddings and events with 10+ years of experience. I have played at hundreds of weddings, corporate events, hospitals, prisons and of...

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $100 and up

Juilliard and Yale trained Cellist available for events, concerts, lessons, and anything else one might require a cellist for!

Sagesse NYC

5.0 (2)

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $750-7500

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 rates

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... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

Experienced cello player that can amenace your events with different musical genres from classical music to your top songs on the radio

Hello Cello

New member

  • New York City, NY
  • Cellist
  • $100 and up

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...
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Xinou Wei Strings

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist / Cellist
  • $300 and up

Mark K. said “Xinou was a pleasure to have at our event. He truly made the night special and memorable. Was able to learn a couple of songs the day of and performed them flawlessly. Had the uncanny ability to... ”

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Quick facts for Cellists in New York City, NY

6,197 quotes sent

In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,197 quotes to event planners.

38th most popular

Cellists rank #38 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 3,860 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.8 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

Beautiful sets and so well played!

Cellist

5.0

December 6, 2025

3 hours

Thank you for the beautiful performance for my birthday- my guests and I loved all of your sets! The setup, attention to detail, song choices and pace were all perfectly done! I would highly recommend booking Victoria for birthday events, intimate dinners and much more! :)
Event total

$250

Amazing.

Cellist

5.0

September 21, 2025

2 hours

Andrew was great. Very eager to entertain and helped create an enjoyable event for all of our guests. Would highly recommend.
Event total

$250

Amazing!

Cellist

5.0

December 13, 2025

1.5 hour

Victoria was great! The music was a hit at our event, and she was timely and professional.
Event total

$200

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.