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A typical repertoire includes pop versions of all-time classics such as Adagio for Strings by Barber, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire and Coldplay’s Viva La Vida. A popular format for the show is to begin with up to 1 hour of elegant classical cello music as background to a drinks reception or during dinner. This is followed by a dramatic change in both costume and tempo which immediately gets the audience’s attention and the main, high energy performance begins. The length of the main show is agreed in advance with the client but is typically 20 minutes.

For events up approximately 200 guests a PA system is included as standard. Lizzy is also available for an evening of pop and/or classical background music played on her acoustic or electric cello, for up to two 45 minute sets. Lizzy dresses as appropriate for the occasion, e.g. Western or Bollywood dress.

Classically educated at Yehudi Menuhin’s Music School and the Royal Academy of Music, Lizzy is an experienced and confident public performer. She has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. She has played to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, HRH the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace and at the British Embassy in Paris. She has recently performed in Jordan to the Jordanian Royal Family, in Japan to the Japanese Imperial Family and in New Zealand, India, Hawaii, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Turkey, Oman, Holland, Crete, Italy, France, Spain and Germany. She was the opening act at last year’s London Fashion Week Launch Event at Il Bottaccio and has toured with Russell Watson and Aled Jones.

Cellist Lizzy has appeared many times on TV with artists including Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, Gary Barlow, Aled Jones, Rihanna, Sugababes, Westlife, Il Divo, Russell Watson, Kasabian, Camilla Kerslake, Noisettes, Sharleen Spiteri and Paul Potts. TV shows include: The Royal Variety Performance, The X-Factor, Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night, The Rob Brydon Show, Loose Women, GMTV, This Morning, Richard and Judy, Alan Titchmarsh Show, Graham Norton Show, Paul O’Grady Show, Popstar to Operastar, Live at Abbey Road, Children in Need, Sport Relief, Dancing on Ice, Songs of Praise and Top of the Pops.

She has recorded on albums with James Blunt, Peter Kay, Aled Jones, Camilla Kerslake, Judie Tzuke, Massive Attack, Emma Deigman and Watershed as well as for the Britannia High TV series and a Take That video. In addition she has collaborated with major producers/songwriters including Eliot Kennedy.

Standard Length of Performance:
2 x 45 minute sets of background classical/pop/crossover/bollywood music or 60-min set of background music followed by change of costume and 20-30 minute Electric Cello Show.

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