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Cellista
- Santa Monica, CA
- Trapeze Artist
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $350 and up
Overview
Cellista creates a captivating soundtrack for your event, blending artistry and innovation. Whether soaring above with her aerial cello or performing looped music on the ground, her performances enchant and inspire.
A classically-trained cellist, Cellista delivers elegant classics, striking compositions, or atmospheric soundscapes tailored to your event. Her live-looping sets, described as 'beautifully weird and haunting,' add a unique depth and emotion.
From Lincoln Center with the NY Phil to appearances on Will & Grace and FX's Better Things, Cellista brings world-class talent to every occasion.
21 Reviews
Cellista was everything we had hoped. Her music brought so much elegance to my daughter's wedding. It was absolutely beautiful! She responded quickly to all my messages. I would definitely recommend her without hesitation.
Cellist
Freya was so great to work with! She was kind, quick to respond to all messages and overall easy to work with. My now husband and I needed a cellist to perform the opening to Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture which is no easy feat considering it requires 8 cellos. Freya's solution was to use her loop pedal to prerecord the arrangement while playing the melody live. It sounded incredible from start to finish and (I was told) the performance brought many to happy tears. She also played our cocktail hour and the musical selection and ambiance it created was exactly what we hoped for.
I would highly recommend hiring Freya/ Cellista for any event. The level of professionalism and performance with and without the loop pedal makes her a cut above the rest.
Cellist
She was wonderful from start to finish. Her recommendations were perfect, she was communicative, and of course her playing was incredible. The mood was set, it was all beautiful and dreamy and one couldn't help swaying along. Oh, and despite traffic making everyone else late, she and the violinist she came with were spot on time. Probably early--they were playing when I (the hostess) arrived.
Classical Ensemble, Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Katelyn,
Thank you so much for having us play your incredible event! Matt and I were blown away by everything. Such a gorgeous idea!
So glad you enjoyed the music. We loved playing for you and your friends!
I was so happy with her professionalism, she knew exactly what needed to be played at the wedding. The only disappointing part was that I wanted to sit and listen to her for hours but had attend my wedding reception.
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Morgan,
Thank you so much for the kind words. Playing your gorgeous and fun-spirited wedding was an absolute blast!
In addition to being a skilled musician, Cellista is professional, very kind, and helpful. Cellista has an extensive repertoire to choose from. Creating the song list was a breeze as she had spot on suggestions for us. Our guests loved her performance. We very much appreciate her being a part of our celebration.
Cellist
I had a recording session and was in need of a cello player. Cellista exceeded my expectations by far, especially with the fairly limited time I gave her to prepare. I am super happy with her work and hope to record with her again someday.
Thanks again Cellista!
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you so very much for the kind words! It was really fun to work with you and I loved your engineer! It was a really smooth session. I can't wait to hear the EP!
Thank you again for the invitation to play on your record.
Yours,
Cellista
Freya was a delight to work with from the start. Her music selections and communication made us feel confident that we could rely on her on the day of the wedding. She was very professional and easy to work with.
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you so much for the kind review!
I'm so glad you invited me to play at Holly and Jacob's wedding and that you enjoyed the music!
Sincerely,
Freya
Freya is absolutely beautiful! Her music made the wedding celebration even more special.
Cellist
On time, beautiful music 🎶
I cannot say enough positive things about this artist... she performed at our daughter's college graduation party and she will be in our memories forever. Accompanying me on guitar, she even allowed me to join in a duet for our graduate! Unforgettable!
Cellist
Freya was a great performer. Her music was great and her personality was very friendly. I hired Freya to come and perform for my wife's birthday and it turned out great. Now I will have a really tough time topping this for Valentine's.
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you so much for having me!! It was super fun playing music for your wife's birthday!!!
Let me know if you want to come up with a special plan for Valentine's! :)
Good experience. She came prepared and was open to changes. Flexible and it was a fun session.
Cellist
Freya is exceptional. She performed at our wedding ceremony and truly did an amazing job! She is very helpful, highly communicative and very easy to work with. She was able to accommodate our every need.
The sound of her music is amazing! She also has a pretty sweet carbon fiber cello. I highly recommend Freya, and would not hesitate to use her skills, which musically go far beyond the Cello, in the future
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Philip,
Thank you so much for the awesome review! Your wedding was totally stunning and I felt pretty lucky to get to play Bach and Elvis in the middle of a red wood forest!
Thank you!!!!!!!!! and congrats!!!!
Cellista Music was very professional to work with and when she played at the wedding, it was totally beautiful. I would recommend her to my friends.
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was such a treat to perform in such a beautiful outdoor setting.
Sincerely,
Cellista
Freya and her music were absolutely beautiful and professional. She made the evening so lovely and played exactly what we requested. Highly recommended!
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Lisa,
Thank you so much for the kind review. It really was a treat to play for this wonderful birthday party!
My husband and I hired Freya Seeburger to provide the cellist music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail reception and found her at Cellista.net. Freya’s communication was excellent from start to finish. She met with us via email about one month before the wedding (and a bunch more times during the year because I was a stressed bride with loads of questions!) to discuss the details, and she really did an excellent job of combining her repertoire with our vision in order to create a wonderful projected live soundtrack for our magical day. She even learned a few new songs that weren't already part of her song list, including an instrumental version of one of our favorite songs Calvin Harris, Sleeping Beauty, Lady Gaga and DMX (yes, the hardcore rapper!) It was so beautiful and contributed greatly to my inability to hold back the tears after my father walked me down the aisle to “Over the Rainbow.” She touched everyone. Our wedding had a pretty elaborate schedule that involved a lot of acrobatics on her part in order to break up into a variety of different ensembles and jump from one location to another. Freya also ended up having to skillfully maneuver around working with our wedding coordinators, venue catering director, crazy Persian bossy father (lots of cooks in the kitchen!) but being the professional that she is, we had no idea about any challenges faced at the time and were able to enjoy the best day of our lives without any unnecessary preoccupation. Thanks Freya for a real good time and your elegance shined bright, my wedding guests still ask about you!
We highly recommend Freya, especially for mixed weddings (ours was American/Persian/Portuguese) as she is highly skilled in all traditional and modern music. She plays this music with passion and soul, she just rocks!
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you so much for having me play your beyond gorgeous wedding!!!!!
I am still bragging to my friends about your chandeliers!
Loved loved love working with you!!!
Freya from Cellista Music did a wonderful job playing at our wedding rehearsal and more importantly at our wedding ceremony. She arrived on time during each occasion and was very professional.
Communication was great and she was receptive to our needs and exceeded our expectation.
If you are looking for a professional cellist to play at your event, I would really consider booking Freya.
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for the kind review! Really appreciate it!
We thoroughly enjoyed her music!!! She was timely, organized, professional, and needed very little guidance to play for our wedding and reception.
Big thank you!!!!
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you so much for the kind review! I really enjoyed playing this wedding. I loved the DIY vibe of the wedding!
Congratulations! Thank you so much for having me play!
We hired this talented musician to play at my sister-in-law's tea party themed baby shower. She was excellent, very professional, and just pleasant all around. Her performance was superb, and well suited for the occasion. She blended very well into her surroundings with out the need for any direction. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Cellist
Response from Cellista:
Thank you for the kind review! I really enjoyed playing the baby shower. I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance!
We hired Freya to perform before, during, and for the processional at my daughter's wedding amongst the redwoods in Ben Lomond, CA. Freya is a joy to work with in every respect. She responds promptly; is reliable, imaginative, and in all ways professional. She even agreed to play a few duets with the groom's classical guitarist as part of the musical program, a last-minute idea that required sheet music for both musicians. No problem for Freya! She cheerfully accomodated the bride's and groom's special requests. We loved her musical artisty, which struck the right note under the subdued and elegant redwood canopy. She's clearly a dedicated professional whom I would recommend for any suitable venue. Good luck, Freya!
Her playing is unbelievably expressive. I heard her when she played at Bottom of the Hill and thought it brought a terrific sound to Doe Eye's band. I also her her do classical at an art gallery. She's incredible.
Booking Info
Price Range: $350 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $100,000 - Specialty Insurance
What to Expect
Cellista can provide light, beautiful classical music, perfect for an at-home gathering or sophisticated wedding or fete.
She is also know for her haunting live looping sets, perfect for themed parties and even ambient yoga background music. She is able to costume and style herself to fit the needs of each event
Cellista has played at art galleries for exhibition openings; providing music suited for each trait of the artist. She has an array of repertoire that is suitable for a variety of settings.
As an aerial cello, I provide unique soundtracks that I perform to while in the air.
Every performance she provides is passionate and heartfelt.
About
Cellista X Aerialist: Elevate Your Event with Unparalleled Entertainment
Los Angeles-based Cellista is a groundbreaking cellist and aerialist specializing in captivating performances that blend classical mastery with innovative artistry. Whether creating lush symphonic textures with her loop station or soaring on a static trapeze while playing cello, Cellista delivers unforgettable experiences for every occasion.
What Sets Cellista Apart:
Classically-Trained Excellence: A versatile cellist equally at home with classical pieces, contemporary improvisation, and genre-defying compositions.
Unique Aerial Cello Performances: Combining music and movement, her aerial acts are mesmerizing visual and auditory spectacles.
Tailored to Your Event: Cellista crafts bespoke performances, making her the perfect choice for corporate galas, luxury brand launches, and high-profile events.
Praised as “beautifully avant-garde yet accessible” (Big Takeover Magazine), her work creates immersive dreamscapes, blending sound, space, and motion into a unified vision.
Credentials and Collaborations:
Debuted at Lincoln Center in 2021 and has collaborated with the New York Philharmonic, Red Bull Flying Bach, Grammy-nominated artist Tanya Donelly, and Don McLean.
Featured on film and TV, including PBS, Better Things, and Will & Grace.
Founder of House of Cellista, a microcenter for the arts supporting working artists.
Client Testimonials:
"Her music and performances defy categorization—an unforgettable fusion of elegance and innovation." (San Jose Mercury News)
Cellista brings world-class talent and a passion for collaboration to every event, ensuring your guests experience something extraordinary. Let her elevate your next event with her signature blend of artistry and impact.
Now Booking: Corporate events, galas, brand activations, and private celebrations.
Additional Booking Notes
One arm-less chair for all performances
For outdoor gigs, shade and covering is required to protect the cello and equipment from sun and water damage.
Amplified Performances:
For venues with a sound set-up, Cellista's requirements are simple: a 1/4" input DI and a monitor.
For house parties, weddings, private events, etc - Cellista can provide sound through a small PA.
Set List
Bach, Johann Sebastian:
Bist Du Bei Mir
Ariosa from Cantata #156
Cello Suites 1-5
Beethoven:
Ode to Joy
Cello Sonata 1, 3, 5
Clark, Jeremiah:
Trumpet Voluntary
Delibes, Leo:
Flower Duet from Lakme
Handel:
Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba
Hornpipe
La Rejouissance
Mendelsohn:
Wedding March from a Midsummer Night's Dream
Pachelbel:
Canon
Rachmaninoff:
Vocalise
Traditional Jewish:
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Simon Tov/Chosen Kalle Mazel Tov
Dodi Li
Vivaldi:
Allegro from "Autumn"
Allegro from "Spring"
Danza Pastoral from "Spring"
Wagner:
Bridal Chorus from Act III of Lohengrin
Most repertoire from the American song book and the Real Book
Pop Music:
Please inquire for selection
If not in library, a $50 arranging fee per song is added to fee
Influences & Inspiration
As a musician, I'm influenced by my teachers and by the thousands of records I own!
Some people I've been compared to:
+Tina Guo
+Zoe Keating
+Charlotte Moorman
+Two cellos
+Lindsey Stirling
Setup Requirements
chair without arms
For outdoor events a tent or covering