Overview
Romantic Cello for your special moments.
Hitoshi Suzuki is a multi-award winning composer, having studied the cello with Václav Adamíra in Japan and Daniel Veis in the Czech Republic, as well as having studied the piano with Masako Nakajima, Betty Woo, and Vitaly Margulis—ultimately receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As a composer, he published a collection of original compositions called "Snow Magic," and produced its album in 2013. Hitoshi is a member of National Association of Composers USA, and American String Teachers Association.
Reviews
14 reviews
Elizabeth C.
October 2, 2025Amazing
Hiring Romantic Cello for my sister’s small wedding dinner was one of the best decisions I made. From the very beginning, he was professional, responsive, and accommodating with my requests. On the wedding day, his performance was simply amazing every note added so much emotion and elegance to the ceremony and reception. Guests could not stop complimenting the atmosphere he created with his music. He even learned a special song just for us, which made the day even more meaningful.
If you are looking for a musician who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, reliable, and thoughtful, I couldn’t recommend him enough. His music truly made the day unforgettable.
Hired as: Cellist
Kara B.
January 3, 2025Amazing musician
He is an entire experience. Very easy to talk with and very accommodating. Asked him if he could learn a song for my event, he did, and it was very special for me. Like i said, he is an entire experience. Thank you so much for making my gift to my sister a special one. They all loved you. We all did.
Hired as: Cellist
Erin G.
October 2, 2024Highly Recommend - Made Our Wedding Extra Special!
We hired Hitoshi for our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't be happier! He was incredibly nice, professional, and went above and beyond by learning a few special songs just for us. His beautiful playing added such a wonderful atmosphere to our day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and accommodating musician!
Hired as: Cellist
Brian B.
June 28, 2024Retirement Party
Wow, I needed a bass player for one song gig at a corporate event, I hired a Cello player instead and it was Amazing, He learned the song, took suggestions, learned an extra song the evening prior and the gig went off better than expected, it was beautiful and this cello player has chops, Learning Freebird the night before!! Who does that?
I played guitar and harmonica and sang on the Neil Young song, 97 guests- his playing was Beautiful melodic, and Soothing. I have video of people crying while we played the song ,I had multiples of people come up to me after and ask “where did you find that guy”?
I highly recommend hiring him.
Hired as: Cellist
Romantic Cello
Thank you, Brian for your kind review! Your guitar/harmonica playing was amazing. I learn a lot from you and those two songs.
Charlie A.
June 23, 2024Absolutely perfect for a romantic event.
Hitashi played our song for a surprise proposal to my fiancé while I sang. He plays the cello so beautifully to make any romantic event you are planning a fabulous experience. Great communication, timely, and a very nice human. I highly recommend you book him.
Hired as: Cellist
Romantic Cello
Thank you, Charlie so much for your kind review, and for posting those nice pictures!
Booking information
Price range: $200-$1500
Languages: English, Japanese
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance
What to expect
Great Cello Sound with Beautiful Accompaniment Tracks
Reasonable Rates
Could be very soft to moderately loud (up to 200 people) with 3 speakers
Easy & Simple Setup/Communication/Payment
About
Hitoshi Suzuki is a multi-award winning composer, having studied the cello with Václav Adamíra in Japan and Daniel Veis in the Czech Republic, as well as having studied the piano with Masako Nakajima, Betty Woo, and Vitaly Margulis-ultimately receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As a composer, he published a collection of original compositions called "Snow Magic," and produced its album in 2013. His flute-harp duo composition “On A Snowy Path” received The Rising Star Award from Oikawa Music in 2015, while his other compositions are used for short films and online drama series. In 2020, Hitoshi received two awards; Incentive Award from Tokyo International Association of Artists for his Prelude and Sentimental Waltz from "Suite for String Quartet", and K Composition Prize for "The Island of Hibiscus" and the "Suite for String Quartet". Hitoshi is a member of National Association of Composers USA, and American String Teachers Association.
Additional booking notes
Antique Cello -Vienna, Austria 1919
Small Mixer & Amplifier
2 bluetooth speakers for Harp/Piano/Cello accompaniment tracks to play along
Set list
--- Classical ---
Ave Maria -Schubert
Ave Maria -Bach/Gounod
Air on the G String -Bach
Aria “Lascia ch’io Pianga” -Handel
Prelude Cello Suite No.1 -Bach
Cello Suite No.1, 2, & 3
Canon in D -Pachelbel
Bridal Chorus “Here Comes the Bride”
Wedding March -Mendelssohn
Melody in F -Rubinstein
Humoresque -Dvorak
The Swan -Saint-Saens
Sicilienne -Maria von Paradis
Kreisler Liebeslied-Liebesfreud-Schon-Rosemarin
Vocalise -Rachmaninoff
Habanera from Carmen -Bizet
After A Dream -Faure
Salut d’Amour -Elgar
Sicilienne -Faure
Sicilienne -Maria von Paradis
Arioso -Bach
Nocturne -Chopin
Meditation from Thais -Massenet
Spring Song -Mendelssohn
Winter Largo -Vivaldi
Sentimental Waltz -Tchaikovsky
Die Fledermaus -Strauss II
Traumerei -Schumann
Cradle Song, Waltz, Hungarian Dance -Brahms
Kol Nidrei -Bruch
Clair de Lune -Debussy
--- Popular/Jazz/Folk ---
A Thousand Years -Christina Perri
Beauty and the Beast
All I Ask of You -The Phantom of the Opera
Music of the Night -The Phantom of the Opera
The Prayer -Andrea Bocelli
Say Something -A Great Big World/Pentatonix
Hallelujah -Leonard Cohen/Pentatonix
Make You Feel My Love –Bob Dylan/Adele
Heartbeats –Jose Gonzales
Butterfly Walz –Brian Crain
I Gotta Feeling –The Black Eyed Peas
Black Bird -Beatles
Nature Boy
All of Me
Just the Way You Are -Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk
Poison & Wine
Thinking Out Loud
Because You Loved Me
Turning Page
Homura from Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Can’t Help Fall in Love
My Heart Will Go On
Irish Danny Boy & Last Rose of Summer
River Flows in You
The Girl from Ipanema
Misty
Over the Rainbow
What a Wonderful World
Time in a Bottle -Jim Croce
The Way We Were -Barbra Streisand
When you wish upon a star
Sound of Music
Someone to Watch Over Me -George Gershwin
Embraceable You
Of Thee I sing
Foggy Day
Swanee
Summertime
L.O.V.E.
The Way You Look Tonight
Besame Mucho
Moon River
I Will Always Love You
Somewhere In Time
Homura from the movie “Demon Stayler”
You Raise Me Up
My Heart Will Go On
Time To Say Goodbye
Only You -Yazoo
Shivers -Ed Sheeran
Smooth Operator -Sade
Wildest Dream -Taylor Swift
Higher Love -Whitney Houston
Electric Love -Borns
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough -Marvin Gaye
Over the Rainbow -Israel Kamakawio’ole
A Million Dreams
I Do -Colbie Calliat
Better Place -Rachel Platten
Home -Phillip Phillips
The Book of Love -Peter Gabriel
Plastic Hearts -Miley Cyrus
Theme from Jurassic Park
Mystery of Love -KPH
Perfect -Ed Sheeran
Beautiful Crazy -Luke Combs
Arrival of the Birds -The Cinematic Orchestra
Now We Are Free -Gladiator
Theme from Jurassic Park
Plastic Hearts -Miley Cyrus
Sunset Lover -Petit Biscuit
---Funerals/Memorial Services---
Wind Beneath My Wings
I Will Always Love You
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Be Still My Soul
Ave Maria -Schubert
Amazing Grace
What a Wonderful World
Hallelujah
Air on the G String -Bach
Vocalise -Rachmaninoff
After A Dream -Faure
River Flows in You
Better Place
The Prayer
Time to Say Goodbye
My Way
My Heart Will Go On
The Phantom of the Opera
Somewhere in Time
Ave Maria -Gounod/Bach
The Swan -Saint-Saens
Casadh-an-tSugain
Ocean Waves
Time in a Bottle
The Way We Were
Misty
Embraceable You
Of Thee I Sing
Foggy Day
Homura
Moon River
Salut d’Amour
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Danny Boy
Liebeleid -Kreisler
Winter Largo -Vivaldi
You Raise me up
Over The Rainbow -Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
--- Christmas Songs ---
Ave Maria
What Child Is This? (Piano Guys)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Piano Guys)
Bring Your Touch, Isabella
First Noel
Silent Night
Angels We Have Heard on High (piano intro, D Major)
Hanukkah Medley (G Major)
Jingle Bells* (G Major)
Joy to The World* (D Major – E Major)
Deck the Halls* (G Major)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing* (A Major)
Little Town of Bethlehem (D Major - F Major)
O Christmas Tree (G Major)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (F Major)
O Holy Night (C Major)
O Come All Ye Faithfull (G Major)
Good King Wenceslas (G Major)
Ukrainian Bell Carol (G Major)
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Bb Major)
Away in a Manger (G Major)
Silver Bells (C Major)
White Christmas (C Major)
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer (C Major)
Let It Snow! (F Major)
Frosty the Snowman (C Major)
Jingle Bells Rock (C Major)
Winter Wonderland (Eb Major)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (C Major)
--- Hymns/Spirituals ---
Amazing Grace
Simple Gifts
Deep River
Be Still My Soul
How Great Thou Art
Influences and inspiration
Classical Music Composers include (link hidden)ch
Oldies, include Gershwin
Contemporary & movie tunes, like "Beauty and The Beast"
Setup requirements
A Chair & Shade (for my antique cello)