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Laura Melnicoff - Versatile Cellist

Laura Melnicoff - Versatile Cellist

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  • Albany, NY
  • Cellist
  • Travels up to 90 miles
  • $250 and up
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Eli, Eli: A Walk to Caesarea

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Dvorak Cello Concerto

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Overview

Hello! I absolutely love bringing the magic of music to parties, events, and any special occasion. I have experience with weddings, funerals, fundraisers, birthday parties, corporate events, baby showers, and many other miscellaneous celebrations. I am classically trained, with a Masters in Cello Performance from Tel Aviv University. I’m available for the classics as well as contemporary, with a love for folk music of any kind too. Whether solo on my cello, or together with any combination of musician friends, playing someone’s favorite song on on their special day is my favorite thing.


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Tyler C. • April 24, 2024

Laura is amazing!!

I didn’t have to worry about a single thing! Laura was incredible and made my ceremony so much sweeter!! Cannot recommend her more!!

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Lauren V. • December 4, 2023

Beautiful Holiday music

Laura played beautiful music for our holiday open house! Guests loved it!

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Thank you very much!

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Alexis W. • July 26, 2021

Beautiful for wedding ceremonies!

Laura played for our wedding ceremony in Saratoga and our guests loved it! She was kind and so great to work with.

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Price Range: $250 and up

Unions: AFM

What to Expect

I’m great for events that aim for gleams of polish. I’m also great at life cycle events where emotions are high and welcome music that will embrace them. Some of my favorite gigs were for fans of classical music, who simply wanted me to play their favorites while they had a private family dinner; another was a private recital in a beautiful backyard for a birthday party. I only need a chair and about 4 feet around me to make a stage, and a whole new dimension to your space is conjured with live cello music. With a little more space, I can bring a friend or three, and provide an ensemble.

About

I am a professional cellist who loves being able to show up to parties and provide the magic of music. My event gigs have taken me to every stage of the life cycle, which has been a wonderful privilege of my life. Weddings, funerals, birthdays, baby showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, engagements, and more.

My artistic projects have taken me around the world and on incredible stages, such as Carnegie Hall, the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Heichal HaTarbut Tel Aviv, and the airwaves of WQXR. I am classically trained, and that language will always be my home, but I have also had klezmer, experimental, folk, and pop rock projects.

The cello has an amazing repertoire and sound all on its own, as well as playing nicely with others. I am happy to play by myself, or put together a fantastic ensemble for your event.

Additional Booking Notes

The cello is a naturally acoustic instrument, with a powerful sound all its own. For very large indoor events, events in which I will be playing alongside crowd conversation, or for outdoor events, I can provide my own top-of-the-line microphone to connect to an amplification system.

My only requirements for staging are an armless dining chair, and a radius of about 3 feet around me to avoid collisions with my bow.

For outdoor events, I can play at temperatures above about 55 degrees, out of direct sunlight, and no rain. My instrument is made of fine wood that can be a diva about moisture.

Services Offered

Cellist String Quartet

Setup Requirements

Armless dining chair

3 feet radius of space (to avoid collisions)

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