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Cellist Zaida

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Concord, ON

$200 and up

Travels up to 95 miles

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El Choclo

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Courante, Suite in G Major by J.S Bach

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

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Can't Help Falling in Love

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Por Una Cabeza

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Canon in D

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Overview

I am a professional cellist with extensive performance experience, dedicated to bringing the beauty and warmth of live music to any occasion. Whether performing timeless classical pieces, modern favorites, or custom arrangements, I tailor each performance to suit the mood and vision of the event. The rich, expressive tones of the cello can perfectly complement a wedding ceremony, add sophistication to a corporate event, or provide a heartfelt touch to an intimate gathering. In addition to performing as a soloist, I also perform as part of a duo, trio, or string quartet.


Reviews

12 reviews

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Lauryn R.

September 7, 2026
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Wonderful addition to our wedding reception

Cellist Zaida is professional, kind, and very skilled at playing her cello! We enjoyed having her at our wedding reception. She added a nice mood with her music.
She let us choose some music pieces for her to play, she set up by herself, and cleaned up by herself.
Thank you Zaida!

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellist Zaida

Thank you Lauryn! I really enjoyed playing for you and your kind and welcoming guests!


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Haley N.

August 24, 2026
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Romantic and soulful

Zaida was absolutely incredible and such a beautiful part of our wedding day. From the moment she started playing, the entire atmosphere felt more romantic, elegant, and emotional.

What stood out most to us was how much feeling she brings to her music. She doesn’t just play beautifully, she captures so much emotion, and you can genuinely feel it in the atmosphere. Her music made some of the most meaningful moments of our day feel even more powerful and unforgettable.

She was also so professional, kind, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. Everything felt seamless, and having live cello added such a timeless and elevated touch to our wedding.

So many of our wedding guests commented on how beautiful the music was, and we are incredibly grateful Zaida was part of our day. I truly cannot recommend her enough to anyone considering live music for their wedding. She has such a special talent for making a moment feel even more magical.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellist Zaida

Dear Haley,
Thank you so much for such an incredible and touching review! I appreciate very much your kind words and it was a great pleasure for me playing for you on your special day!
All the best ❤️
Zaida


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Nazli B.

August 11, 2026
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Most beautiful music

Zaida and her colleagues did an amazing job for our wedding ceremony. She’s super responsive and flexible with all the song requests and made our wedding ceremony truly magical with her beautiful talent.
Thanks so much Zaida

Hired as: Cellist, String Quartet

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Cellist Zaida

Thank you so much Nazli for your kind words! It was such a great pleasure performing for your beautiful ceremony!
All the best wishes from me and our quartet! ❤️


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Steven C.

June 18, 2026
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Exceptional playing

Zaida arrived on time and started playing immaculate cello, and coordinated with other vendors beautifully. A class act and a true master of her craft.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellist Zaida

Thank you so much Steven!
It was a great pleasure being a part of your special day and I wish you and Janice long and happy life together 😀


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Michelle H.

May 31, 2026
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A Bridgerton-inspired graduation celebration

Zaida was absolutely fantastic! We hired her to perform at a private graduation celebration for two students, one graduating from high school and one from university, and she helped create the perfect Bridgerton-inspired atmosphere.

Zaida's repertoire was beautiful and appealed to guests of all ages, from children to grandparents. She also graciously accommodated a few special song requests. Throughout the process, she was responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with, and she was lovely to have in our home.

Her performance added a truly special touch to the celebration, and we received so many compliments from our guests. I would highly recommend Zaida for any special event.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellist Zaida

Thank you so much Michelle for an amazing review!
It was such a great pleasure to perform for this happy occasion! I am very touched by your kind words and wish a great success to your daughter and nephew!
Best Wishes,
Zaida

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English, Russian

What to expect

My repertoire includes a wide variety of styles, ranging from Classical, to Romantic and modern pop music. I work closely with clients to curate performances that reflect their unique tastes and enhance every occasion.

About

Zaida Nassirov graduated from Glenn Gould Professional School of the Royal Conservatory of Music with Honours ARCT Diploma and Licentiate in Performance. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music at the Open University of British Columbia. Zaida is a first prize winner of the Azerbaijan Youth Competition. She toured in Europe and North America as a member of Chamber Orchestra “Ilham.” Zaida is a Provincial Finalist of the Canadian Music Competition in the Chamber Music Category. Throughout her professional career, Zaida has been performing with many different orchestras such as Toronto Sinfonietta, Ontario Philharmonic, Kindred Spirits and Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra. In addition to performing, Zaida has over twenty years of experience in teaching cello, piano, and music theory.

Upcoming booked events

June 2027

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:30pm

Niagara-on-the-lake, ON

July 2027

06

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Campbellford, ON

October 2026

04

Sunday

Concert

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Vaughan, ON

December 2026

05

Saturday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cambridge, ON

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Niagara-on-the-lake, ON

Past booked events

September 2026

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Markham, ON

August 2026

20

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Norfolk, ON

09

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Barrie, ON

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Hamilton, ON

July 2026

12

Sunday

Wedding Engagement

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Vaughan, ON

June 2026

17

Wednesday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 2:00pm

Toronto, ON

May 2026

31

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Toronto, ON

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Burlington, ON

30

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Toronto, ON

April 2026

19

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Caledon, ON

15

Wednesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pickering, ON

February 2026

08

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mississauga, ON

December 2025

13

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lincoln, ON

12

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Toronto, ON

09

Tuesday

Religious Celebration

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Peterborough, ON

November 2025

17

Monday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Toronto, ON