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Chris Devoe - Solo Cello

Hartford, CT

$200-$800

Travels up to 300 miles

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Overview

Solo cello for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and high end social events. My repertoire ranges from Bach to the Beatles and beyond. I have selections from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century musical periods, as well as jazz, American standards, folk, classic rock, country, and modern pop and rock. I'm also an excellent arranger, and am happy to take song requests.

String Trio and Duo also available.

I was educated at The Boston Conservatory, The Hartt School of Music, and The University of New Hampshire. For the past 15 years I've been freelancing in the Connecticut area, and have extensive experience performing at weddings both as a soloist and part of an ensemble.


Reviews

33 reviews

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Charlotte D.

April 30, 2026
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Beautiful and Elegant Performance

Chris and Stephanie did an amazing job at my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! All of my guests loved their performance and it gave a very elegant vibe to start the evening. Chris was very responsive and easy to work with. If you are looking for live music for your event you can't go wrong hiring Chris!

Hired as: Classical Duo


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Roberto C.

December 15, 2025
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Great Celist!

I booked Chris to be part of a band where he playied along with 4 songs. He was precise and played beautifully even without reheasal. He came early to the gig to make sure everything would work right. I highly recommend Chris and I'll definitely book him again!

Hired as: Cellist


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Jordan A.

August 18, 2025
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Wedding Ceremony

Amazing

Hired as: Cellist


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Peter B.

July 22, 2025
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Beautiful music for my mom's birthday brunch

Chris and his violinist played a big part in making my mom's 80th birthday a really special day. Lovely music that tied the whole party together with class as people mingled with each other. I'd never booked musicians before so it was very helpful to me that he doesn't need instructions, just put him in the right spot and he'll know what to do.

Hired as: Classical Duo


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Janet H.

September 10, 2024
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The Musician You Want

Chris Devoe provided music for a cocktail party and dinner. He made a special event into a really wonderful evening for all our guests. From the beginning, he was very helpful, asking questions and making suggestions. He recommended a violinist join him. She was absolutely delightful. I never had to worry about anything; he explained what he was going to do, when, and how. I knew I was in good hands from our first contact. Chris Devoe is courteous, kind, prompt, and loves playing. He is a true professional and a marvelous musician. Chris Devoe is the musician you will recommend to all of your friends.

Hired as: Classical Duo

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Booking information

Set list

CLASSICAL

Bach:
Air
Arioso
Inventions 1, 8, 10, 13
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Menuet 1

Beethoven:
3 Duets for Clarinet and Bassoon
Minuet in G
Ode to Joy

Brahms:
St. Anthony Chorale
Sicilienne

Clarke:
Trumpet Voluntary

Debussy:
Clair de Lune
Reverie

Delibes:
Flower Duet

Franck:
Panis Angelicus

Gliere:
8 Preludes

Gossec:
Gavotte
Tambourin

Handel:
La Rejoissance from Fireworks Music
Largo from Xerxes
Air, Allegro, Andante, Bourree, Hornpipe from Water Music

Mendelssohn:
Wedding March

Mouret:
Rondeau from Sinfonies de Fanfares

Mozart:
Ave Verum Corpus
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Menuet, Romanza
Rondo Alla Turca

Pachelbel:
Canon in D

Purcell:
Rondeau from Incidental Music to Abdelazer
Trumpet Tune
When I Am Laid in Earth from Dido and Aeneas

Ravel:
Le Tombeau de Couperin - Menuet
Menuet Antique

Rimsky-Korsakoff:
Procession of the Nobles
Scheherazade Theme

Schubert:
Andante from String Quartet in A Minor
Ave Maria
Serenade

Telemann:
Presto from Sonatina in F Major

Vivaldi:
Four Seasons - Autumn, Summer

Wagner:
Bridal Chorus

NON-CLASSICAL/POP

The Association:
Windy

The Beatles:
All You Need is Love
Blackbird
Golden Slumbers
Here Comes the Sun
Here There and Everywhere
I Will
Martha My Dear
Michelle

Cline, Patsy:
Crazy

Ellington:
I'm Beginning to See the Light
In a Sentimental Mood
Satin Doll

Gershwin:
Prelude II

Jackson, Michael:
Billie Jean

Journey:
Don't Stop Believing

Lane:
Old Devil Moon

Sartori:
Time to Say Goodbye

Wonder, Stevie:
Isn't She Lovely