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Catherine Lee
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About Catherine
Award-winning cellist with experience performing in weddings and corporate events with clients including Samsung, BBC, Disney & BMW.
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London
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Catherine
19 verified reviews
Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Catherine's Reviews
From Encore customers:
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Michelle T
1 year ago
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Purity M
5 years ago
From other customers:
BT
Bonnie T
1 year ago, for a Private event in 140 Park Ln
JL
JJ L
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Old Marylebone Rd
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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
Member of the Encore community forum
Catherine's Song list
Please see below for the list of pop, soundtrack, jazz, classical, musical and opera music. The selection is a mix are my favourites and popular clients' requests from over the years.
I am able to perform these music solo as well as with backing tracks. I am also happy to arrange music not on the list depending on the suitability.
For the full list of music, please visit my website.
- FILM SOUNDTRACK -
As Times Go By (Casablanca)
Beauty and the Beast - Theme (Beauty and the Beast)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Lion King)
Castle in the Sky
Cavatina (Deer Hunter)
Cinema Paradiso
City of Stars (La La Land)
Comptine D'un Autre Été (Amélie)
Deborah's Theme (Once Upon a Time in America)
Dos Oruguitas (Encanto)
Edelweiss (The Sound of Music)
Falling Slowly
Gabriel's Oboe (The Mission)
Hallelujah (Shrek)
I Can Show the World (Aladdin)
Jurassic Park Theme (Jurassic Park)
La Califfa
Le Festin (Ratatouille)
Lift Me Up (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Married Life (Up)
Merry-Go-Round of Life (Howl's Moving Castle)
Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Now We Are Free (Gladiator)
On a Clear Day (Kiki's Delivery Service)
Playing Love (Legend of 1900)
Reflection (Mulan)
Shallow (A Star is Born)
Summer (Kikujiro)
Top Gun Anthem (Top Gun)
You Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)
- POP & JAZZ -
A Sky Full Of Stars
A Thousand Years
Águas de Março
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ain't Nobody
All of Me
All You Need Is Love
Always on My Mind
Amar Pelos Dois
As It Was
At Last
Etta James
Beyond the Sea
Birds of a Feather
Blue Moon
Billie Holiday
Can't Help Falling In Love
Chandelier
Chasing Cars
Chega de Saudade
Corcovado
Dancing in the Moonlight
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Enchanted
Every Breath You Take
Everything I Do
Everywhere
Fields of Gold
Fix You
Fly Me To The Moon
Girl from Ipanema
God Only Knows
Halo
Here Comes The Sun
Home
I Say A Little Prayer
I Want To Hold Your Hand
I'll Be There
Just The Way You Are
Latch
Lean on Me
Life On Mars
Love Me Like You Do
Love Me Tender
Love On The Brain
Lovely
Make You Feel My Love
Marry Me
Train
Marry You
Misty
No One
Perfect
Say You Won't Let Go
Shallow (A Star is Born)
Someone Like You
Someone You Loved
Somewhere Only We Know
Space Man
Stand By Me
Starman
The Joker and the Queen
The One
Thinking Out Loud
Viva La Vida
Watermelon Sugar
What A Wonderful World
Yellow
Yesterday
You Are The Reason
Your Song
- CLASSICAL, OPERA & MUSICAL -
Adagio Cantabile from Pathétique Sonata
Adagio Sostenuto from Moonlight Sonata
Air on G
Aprés Un Rêve
Ave Maria (Gounod)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Maria (Piazzolla)
Ave Verum Corpus
Bridal Chorus
Canon in D
Chanson de Matin
Clair de Lune
DNA
Etude "Chanson de l'adieu"
Experience
Flower Duet
Grande Valse Brillante
Gymnopédie No.1
I Dreamed a Dream (Les Misérables)
I Giorni
Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Largo from Cello Sonata
Le Onde
Liebestraume No.3
Lullaby
Méditation from Thaïs
Menuett in G Major
Nessun Dorma
Nimrod from Enigma Variations
Nocturne Op.9 in E flat major
Nuvole Bianche
Ode to Joy
O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi)
Over the Rainbow
Panis Angelicus
River Flows In You
Salut D'Amour
Sheep May Safely Graze
Sicilienne (Fauré)
Sicilienne (Maria Theresia von Paradis)
Solo Cello Suites (J.S Bach)
Sometimes When It Rains
Spring
Ständchen
Swan Lake
The Swan
Tonight
Traumerei
Una Mattina
Voi Che Sapete from Le Nozze Di Figaro
Wedding March
Winter from The Four Seasons
Catherine's Prices
Last updated: 2025
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £62.50 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £350 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £450 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £550 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
Guest Arrival Music: Set the stage for your celebration with the gentle sound of cello as your guests arrive, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and elegance.
Bridal Entrance: Turn your entrance into an unforgettable moment of grace and emotion.
Signing of the Register: Elevate the importance of this step with the subtle tones, creating a lasting memory.
Farewell Melodies: As your guests bid you farewell, let the tunes create a heartwarming atmosphere, leaving a lasting impression.
£350
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
I'm very well prepared and I make sure there are no glitches when it comes to performing.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Old Marylebone Town Hall, The Dorchester, Claridge's Hotel, Langham Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Islington Town Hall, National Portrait Gallery, The Barbican and The Royal Opera House.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I love music which have rich and endearing melodies. I enjoy playing music from Ennio Morricone, John Williams and Ludovico Einaudi.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
BBC live shows, RAI Italia TV, Disney live concerts, corporate events for clients including Samsung, Louis Vuitton and BMW.
Do you have different line-up options?
I can use backing tracks but you can book me as part of a duo with a guitarist, pianist, violinist or another cellist. Please contact me for more information.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I try best to be flexible to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. Let me know if timings change slightly in the run up to the event and I will try best to accommodate the change.
How much time do you need to set up?
I need around 15-20 minutes to set up.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
My list is made up of pieces and songs which I have carefully selected for occasions such as weddings, corporate events and concerts. I am happy to recommend pieces from my list which have great feedbacks. I am also flexible on playing music which are not on the list.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, I have my own music stand, instrument and PA system.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
I am happy to suggest pieces which I think might best suit your occasion. I have a list which is made up from numerous performances I have presented over the years. However, I am happy to discuss and perform music of your choice as well.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Fanfare, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Pop, Acoustic, Easy listening, Light music, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1930s era music, 1970s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Barbershop, Ragtime, Gospel, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Covers
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Event types:
Wedding, Private event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Perfect pitch, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Examiner, Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription
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