Sophie is a versatile cellist with music performance degrees from the University of Puget Sound and the Boston Conservatory. She specializes in classical music performance, and can provide solo cello, string duo, string trio, and string quartet services tailored thoughtfully to your event. Sophie is adaptable, creative, and prioritizes working collaboratively with clients to bring their vision to life. Her performance experience includes weddings, parties, and corporate events, in addition to regular appearances with chamber and orchestral ensembles in the Boston area.
2 reviews
Shira L.
January 12, 2026Sophie and I have been collaborating on performances for the past half year, and she is always incredible to work with. She learns music quickly and prepares for each rehearsal with diligence and care. Most importantly, she approaches each song with genuine sensitivity as a cellist, and she interprets every piece with grace and thought. She brings skill, imagination, and talent to all of our productions, and relates to projects with clarity and artistry. If you're hoping to create a beautiful, compelling show, I recommend connecting with Sophie!
Hired as: Cellist
Kaylene W.
January 6, 2026Having Sophie with The Venus Quartet perform at my wedding was one of the best decisions we made for the big day. She provided excellent communication and professionalism throughout the process. I loved how she was able to work with me to provide custom arrangements for specific songs that were special to me, which were absolutely gorgeous. They provided recordings of their arrangements when I was curious about what it would sound like. Their presence at our ceremony and cocktail hour was a big highlight and reason why our day was so special. I highly recommend Sophie if you want a beautiful and memorable event!
Hired as: Classical Ensemble
Price range: $150 and up
Gig length: 15 - 150 minutes
Originally from Salem, Oregon, cellist Sophie Paul is an avid chamber musician, passionate educator, and advocate for contemporary music. She earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Puget Sound, studying with Alistair MacRae, and her Master of Music from the Boston Conservatory under the guidance of Rhonda Rider. Now based in Boston, Sophie performs with ensembles including the Venus Quartet, Beacon Ensemble, Vibrant Matter Collective, Orchestra Without Borders of Boston, and the Apollo Orchestra.
As the cellist of the Venus Quartet, Sophie was awarded first prize in the Boston Conservatory’s Honors Chamber Music Competition for the 2024–2025 academic year. Her performance experience includes appearances at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, Boston’s Symphony Hall, and Citizens House of Blues. Sophie spent four summers as a student at the Brevard Music Center and has held fellowships with festivals including the Dalí Quartet International Music Festival, the Bach Institute at Emmanuel Music, Music from Salem Chamber Music Festival, and the Harvard Chamber Music Festival.
As a music educator, Sophie has served on the faculties of Cappella Music Academy, Camp Encore/Coda, Boston Music Project, and the Conservatory at Highlands, where she currently teaches a vibrant cello studio with students of all ages.
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