Pachelbel's Canon in D for solo cello
Vengeance in the Outer Rim (I play all cello parts)
This was a great project to be part of. You'll see me throughout the video.
Mozart Piano Sonata at Steinhafels
On set for a video recording of me doing "Spirit in the Sky" in front of a cafe in Paris.
On set for Michelle McGovern's award-winning "Pavane"
With the illustrious John Sharp. An honor to play with him.
Right after a performance with the glamorous Monica Chun.
Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne. Exquisite hotel, and receptive to fine cello music. :)
Let's make your event a jewel in your guests' memories. We'll pick the most appropriate music together, and give it the finest presentation possible. Maybe you'd like a custom piece written for your occasion? Or if time is of the essence, just leave it to me, and I'll be ready with a repertoire all my own ready to go.
PRICE:
FOR 1 HOUR OF PERFORMANCE:
Within 1 hour from Naperville $200
Within 2 hours $250
> 2 hours + $25 per each additional hour of driving
EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR = + $100
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
PA System + $50
Canopy + $50
Accompanists + $150 – 500/hour, depending on the musician
36 reviews
Brianna W.
October 13, 2026Brian was great! He showed up early and was very professional! It was such a great addition to our ceremony and was everything we imagined! He played my requested song “can’t help falling in love” by Elvis so beautifully! Would highly recommend!!
Hired as: Cellist
Classically Elegant Cello and Piano
Thank you so much, Brianna! It was really a lovely ceremony, and you and your husband made me feel very welcome. I hope karma proves to be kind to your marriage in the years to come!
Jade A.
September 14, 2026We hired Brian to play at our wedding. The live music added such ambiance and beauty to the whole thing. He recommended adding some additional strings to make the music truly pop and boy was he right! Brian took all of my notes and mastered the most beautiful pieces for my ceremony. They sounded absolutely perfect and so many people complimented! It was truly a princess moment I will never forget. I would 1000% recommend hiring Brian as your strings! Thank you again, Brian. You are the BEST!
Hired as: Cellist, Classical Pianist
Classically Elegant Cello and Piano
Jade, that was so gracious of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. I hope you two are on a spectacular honeymoon at this moment!
Nicholas M.
October 20, 2026What a wonderful addition to our wedding! We booked Brian as the Cellist and added a Pianist to bring it all together.
Brian was so flexible with our wedding timeline and made a deliberate effort to work with us and ensure everything went smoothly. There was a schedule conflict with the original pianist and Brian was able to find another incredible pianist within a week. Very impressed with the musical performance and how genuinely kind Brian is. Highly recommend!!
Hired as: Cellist, Classical Pianist
Ameet T.
July 11, 2026We appreciated having Brian for our event . He was super easy to work with and provided an excellent performance !
Hired as: Cellist
Classically Elegant Cello and Piano
Thank you so much, Ameet! And thank you for introducing me to the music of Studio Ghibli!
Jeanne O.
June 14, 2026Brian played cello for our wedding ceremony, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, he was incredibly kind and responsive throughout the entire planning process. He took the time to understand the atmosphere we wanted to create and helped make our ceremony feel truly personal and memorable. He even created a custom cello arrangement of a song that is very special to us. His talent, creativity, and attention to detail were evident in every piece he played.
He was a joy to work with—professional, flexible, and genuinely invested in making our day special. The music added so much warmth, elegance, and emotion to our ceremony. If you are considering live music for your wedding or event, we wholeheartedly recommend Brian. He exceeded every expectation and helped create one of the most memorable parts of our wedding day.
Hired as: Cellist
Classically Elegant Cello and Piano
Jeanne, thank you so much for your very generous words! I was very happy to take part in such a warm and thoughtful ceremony. I'm especially happy that you liked the arrangement, so I'm sending it to you in the message section. It's not much more than a lead sheet, but in the years to come, you can have a copy of it, and any cellist will be able to play it for you if you'd like to have access to it. I wish the best to you and your husband and much success in psychiatry for you both!
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