Looking for the perfect cello performance to bring elegance and warmth to your next event in Minneapolis, Minnesota? From weddings and private parties to concert halls and educational programs, the city is home to an incredible community of cellists whose artistry elevates every occasion. Whether you want classical depth, contemporary flair, or versatile ensemble music, these Minneapolis-based cellists will make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Here are eight of the most talented cellists you can book in Minneapolis today:
Qlivia Strings
Olivia Quintanilla is a modern cellist and collaborator from Minnesota who explores her musicianship and virtuosity by going outside the box of traditional of cello playing and education.
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Julia Floberg
Cello Jules in Minneapolis refers to Julia Floberg, a talented local cellist and singer-songwriter known for versatile performances from classical to pop, available for events through platforms like GigSalad and booking via her Facebook page. She offers solo cello, cello/piano, or can form string ensembles (quartets, bands) for weddings, parties, and more, playing acoustically or amplified, with excellent reviews for her beautiful music and professionalism.
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Kirsten Whitson
Cellist Kirsten Whitson performs extensively as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She has played throughout the US, Europe, Japan, and Cuba with Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, Florida Orchestra, and Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic. She has also performed at the Festival of the Lakes in Alexandria, MN, the Grand Teton Music Festival, the Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, MN, and with Zeitgeist New Music.
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Julia Peterson
Based in Central Minnesota, Heartstrings is the perfect ensemble for beautiful event music in the Twin Cities area and beyond. We service Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, St. Cloud, Mora, Cambridge, Brainerd, Nisswa, and more. Heartstrings frequently plays as a duet. Our most popular ensembles are piano and cello, violin and cello, and guitar and cello. We also have solo musicians on guitar, piano, violin, or cello. Hire us for a wedding ceremony, anniversary, reception music, funeral or memorial service, corporate event, private party, or holiday gathering.
Arianna Wegley
I’m so happy to have found myself deeply connected with fellow artists rooted in the Twin Cities, experimenting endlessly with live performance and recorded work. I take particular interest in extended string techniques for my own compositions and songwriting, and I draw thematic and textural inspiration from many places, like: the space between you and me, drugstores, water, inner worlds, funny feelings of monotony and comfort tied up in consumerism, movies, futility and sincerity, recurring dreams, opacity and translucence, spiritual beings.
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Charles Asch
Charles Asch is a performs classical, folk and popular music styles on cello. He attended Juilliard and University of Minnesota for his Master’s and Doctorate degrees, and currently resides in Delano, MN.
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Carlynn Savot
Carlynn Savot, cellist, is a teacher and performer in St. Paul, MN. Specializing in chamber music, she has a particular interest in performing new music and working closely with composers, including recording projects with composers Kyle Gann and Dan Romà n and the commissioned work Built on Gravel by Ruby Fulton (supported by the Zachs Endowment Fund). As a chamber musician, she was selected to be a Goldberg Fellow at the International Musical Arts Institute in Fryeburg, Maine and has won the Miami String Quartet Competition at the University of Hartford and the University of Connecticut Chamber Festival Competition.
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Denise Hernandez
Denise Hernández Raveiro is a Cuban cellist celebrated for her vibrant performances and commitment to cultural exchange. A graduate with highest honors from the University of Arts in Havana, she has played at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Elbphilharmonie, collaborating with renowned artists including Sarah Willis, Joshua Bell, and Chucho Valdés. As co-founder of the Havana Quartet, she has enriched the musical landscape by premiering works from contemporary Cuban composers and performing on international stages. Since relocating to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the quartet has become the quartet-in-residence at CAYO, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through music.
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Final Thoughts
From world-class symphony players to inspiring teachers and vibrant ensembles, Minneapolis’s cellists bring a wide spectrum of talent to private events. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or intimate celebration, these eight outstanding cellists ensure your special occasion resonates with beauty, depth, and unforgettable music.