Whether you're here because you're coordinating an intimate VIP dinner on less than 24 hours' notice and need to hire a cello quartet,
Or you're planning a business event and want to be sure that you nail the vibe and ambience,
You're here because you appreciate live music, you have high standards, and you care deeply about creating beautiful and memorable events that show your guests how much you value them.
We're Sagesse NYC, a boutique music curation and contracting group that specializes in private and corporate events. Please send us a message here on GigSalad or visit our website-- we look forward to hearing more about your event!
Kirin played at my wedding and brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful. She played with a string trio for processional and recessional and then played my favorite cello solo - Bach G major Suite Prelude - as an interlude in the ceremony. Some things that I loved about working with Nouvelle Sagesse:
- Exquisite music
- Communication before hand was excellent, both in terms of logistics and working with me to plan exactly the kind of music I wanted.
- They started and stopped a the perfect time for seamless and beautiful transitions throughout the ceremony.
- I didn't need to do anything in terms of greeting them or helping them set up -- they knew exactly where to place themselves so that they would be heard well but out of the way. This is so important when you are a bride and have a million things to take care of - they knew just what to do.
Congratulations to everyone out there planning a wedding!
Kirin at Nouvelle Sagesse was a pleasure to work with. I contacted her about providing music for an anniversary party I threw for my parents. I had never hired a cello player before, but Kirin made the process easy. She responded promptly to phone calls and emails, and was clear about what kind of music would work for her instrument, which I really appreciated. On the night itself, her presence was gracious and professional. Having a live cello player made the evening so special and memorable. Many guests commented on how beautiful the music was. I would recommend Kirin to any friend looking to add live music to an event.
Price Range: $750-7500
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, French
When you choose to work with us for your event, we take that responsibility very seriously.
Here's how we roll:
Communication. We return all emails within 24 hours, guaranteed.
Guidance. If you aren't sure of what you're looking for (but you def want to avoid things feeling "basic" or "cookie cutter") you can take our "Vibe Finder" quiz to help you pick songs.
Preparation. We choose to work with a small but elite core of musicians and always arrive to our events prepared to make things sound amazing.
Style. Not only will we make your ceremony and cocktail hour sound good, we'll look good.
Hi! I'm Kirin and I'm the founder of Sagesse NYC.
I started Sagesse because I was dismayed by the lack of quality and organization that I observed while working as a cellist for different private event contractors in New York.
More often than not, I noticed that the music quality and therefore the event quality was compromised due to lack of organization and care from music contractors— in interactions with clients and guests, in how musicians dressed, and in the music curation. As a musician, it made my job less fun, too.
With a background in hospitality and in running an arts program, I realized that I had a skill set that could help elevate the experience of hiring live music services– for both our clients as well as my fellow musicians.
Because while your event is about you and your guests, the time, energy, and money that you invest in creating those memories deserves to go towards creating something that is built to last, too.
And as for our name? It means "wisdom" :)
Requirements:
-Chair without arms for each performer
-For outdoor events, we require that arrangements be made for a covered area in case of rain or inclement weather.
Bach, Mozart, Haydn.
Aphex Twin, Pan Sonic, Eliane Radigue.
Chair without arms for each performer
New York City, NY 
Cellist
49 Verified Bookings Lexi P. said “I used Peter Lewy for my wedding on 12/30/22. I had always dreamed of having a cellist play at my wedding and he was phenomenal. It is so easy to communicate…”
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Pianist
70 Verified Bookings Bernadette M. said “The music boutique was excellent they played classical music for my ceremony and modern music for my cocktail hour it was perfect.”
New York City, NY
Cellist
42 Verified Bookings Ami S. said “Andrew did an amazing job at our event. He arrived in plenty of time to set up, offered an enormous array of musical selections, and played beautifully.…”
New York City, NY
Cellist
51 Verified Bookings Carol L. said “Sarah is AMAZING... Beyond her being a consummate professional she is gracious and kind and her energy blended well with the group. For many of the attendees,…”
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