Carlyn Kessler is an accomplished professional cellist and regularly performs for concerts, weddings, music recordings and videos, religious services, and more. A graduate of the preeminent Cleveland Institute of Music, Carlyn is cooperative, organized, and reliable to work with. Recognized for her warm and vibrant sound, musical energy, and kind demeanor, Carlyn will guarantee music of the highest quality tailored to your personal preferences.
Passionate about both classical and popular genres, Carlyn has recently performed with popular artists Michael Bublé and Josh Groban as well as several recorded soundtracks. Your customized playlist may include classical and/or pop selections.
Carolyn exceeded our expectations, with a lovely sensitive performance.
She arrived more than half an hour early, and carefully arranged her
performing space, while last minute family preparations swirled around her, in the back patio of a B&C. Although disabled, the 70:year old
“birthday boy” thoroughly enjoyed his favorite classical music, humming
along with the Bach and Mozart. In closing, 20 guests joined in with the
final birthday song. Thank you, Carlyn, for giving us such a memorable
performance.
Carlyn did the most amazing job for my wedding! not only was she extremely helpful in figuring out song choices and what would work best for our event, but she played beautifully at my ceremony and cocktail hour. she is super responsive and makes you feel super confident with everything. i HIGHLY recommend her for any event, you won’t regret it!!!
Carlyn was great, everyone loved her. She did amazing and definitely set the mood during the ceremony. I highly recommend her. Thank you Carlyn
Carlyn was perfect. Her talent is impeccable. She worked with us as we changed our minds on various music pieces and she took it all in stride. She was so pleasant and easy to work with. She and her cello lit up our wedding with such love and warmth. I would recommend her to everyone who wants a beautiful addition to any event. And I will have to think up some more special events just to have her back. I could give her 10 stars.
Response from Carlyn Kessler:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Vicki! It was a true pleasure getting to know you and Jeff through the process and having the chance to take part in your gorgeous and joyful celebration.
Carlyn is a wonderful cellist, an adaptable performer and a delightful person.
She played beautifully, worked with my daughter to come up with a customized play list and was very professional. We could not have been more pleased with Carlyn. My only regret is that I did not get to tell her in person about how pleased we were with her and her performance. It was my daughter's wedding and excitement of the event and time pressure to take all the pictures and get the reception distracted me. Thank you, Carlyn!!
Carlyn was very communicative and answered all my many questions. She was able to find music sheets for our personalized song selection. Unfortunately, Carlyn was unable to play due to a family emergency but she was very helpful in finding a replacement with musicians that she personally contracted. She provided them with all the details and music sheets. Despite being worried if the violinist and cellist would show up, they did and my guests loved them! Thank you Carlyn for making this process easy. I would love to hear you play sometime in the future.
Carlyn was very professional from beginning to end. We were able to pick the pieces we wanted for our wedding and she played them beautifully. I can’t say enough good things, my bride and I were so happy!
Carlyn came to our recording session completely prepared, and brought her ideas to the score as well, which we incorporared into the arrangement. We tracked quickly and efficiently, and she nailed exactly the feeling and tone we were looking for. Furthermore, she was a joy to work with. I will definitely call her again for cello work.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Carlyn and additional ensemble members, if applicable, will arrive early at your event to check in with assigned contact person for set up/discussion of details. Repertoire/song choices will be tailored to the individual event and discussed at time of booking and/or following.
| October 21, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 25, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 10, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 28, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 08, 2019 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 04, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 21, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 24, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 03, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 22, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Studio Session |
| March 18, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 24, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Conway Hall, University School, Shaker Heights |
| November 22, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | St Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights |
| November 20, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Survival Kit at 78th St Studios |
| November 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH |
| November 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | WCLV Ideastream, KeyBank Studios, Cleveland |
| October 15, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Lakewood Congregational Church |
| October 14, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Abbey Theater of Dublin |
| October 09, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Shrine of St. Stanislaus Church |
| October 05, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Pennello Gallery, Cleveland Heights |
| October 04, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Church of Gesu, University Heights |
| September 28, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | St. Noel Church, Willoughby Hills |
| September 28, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Conway Hall, University School, Shaker Heights |
| September 28, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Hyatt Regency at the Arcade |
No equipment necessary. Chairs for the musicians preferable if available at the venue; however, we are able to provide our own.
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