Chris Devoe - Solo Cello
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
Charlotte D.
April 30, 2026Beautiful 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
Roberto C.
December 15, 2025Great 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
Peter B.
July 22, 2025Beautiful 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
Janet H.
September 10, 2024The 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
Booking information
Price range: $200-$800
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