Emily Burridge Mellow cello Entertainment Emily Burridge virtuoso'cellist. composer & arranger for very special occasions

Whether you are looking for last minute performance availability or recording cello parts for a song or soundtrack then you can be assured that your booking will be met with utmost professionalism.
Emily Burridge is a virtuoso cellist, composer, arranger and performer with thirty years experience both as a soloist and in ensembles and as a recording artist in studios as a session musician.

Having received a specialist education with music scholarships to study classical repertoire her skill of deftly improvising has expanded her career beyond the usual associations of the cello as a classical instrument and her composing skills while generally featuring the cello are also realised live through the adaptation of looping pedals. These enable her both in a solo and collaborative context to multi track harmonies and rhythms and create both dynamic and ambient music which fluidly crosses genres . She has seven album productions published on the digital platforms as well as a series of single releases and collaborative album productions.Her music is also used for film and documentaries.

Reviews

“Emily Burridge lifts the subtle art of cello to new dimensions with her inspirational, moody, soulful and joyous musicianship.”

Private House concert "I haven't the words to express how utterly precious an experience it was that Emily gave us. A very very special surprise private concert for my wife's 70th birthday. Just wonderful!" 5*****

Her music was described in The Musician as "fascinating and unique" and in Europe - European Progressive Music "music that is deep, thoughtful and also lifts your spirits"

"spellbinding innovative performance" - Nexus

“dare to venture into a realm of beautiful sometimes haunting cello playing.."

She can be booked both as a soloist and in a collaborative duo Incandescendo; cello with Latin guitar and percussion 'Dolce tunes & Latin Grooves'

PERFORMANCE ENQUIRIES SOLO CELLO

Emily as a soloist

Emily Burridge is a virtuoso concert cellist, composer, arranger and producer. To describe her Mellow cello Music a reviewer wrote, “Emily Burridge lifts the subtle art of cello to new dimensions with her inspirational, moody, soulful and joyous musicianship.”
Her skill of deftly improvising has expanded her career beyond the usual associations of the cello as a classical instrument and her composing skills while generally featuring the cello are also realised in a live setting through the adaptation of looping pedals. These enable her both in a solo and collaborative context to multi track the cello and create both dynamic and ‘sublime music which fluidly crosses genres’.
“Fascinating and unique” – The Musician
“Spellbinding innovative performance” – Nexus
“Music that is deep, thoughtful and also lifts your spirits” – European Progressive Music

Performing for very special events; including weddings and drinks receptions, private house concerts and any event when the cello is perfect to mark a very special day.

In performance she can include standard classical repertoire both with pre-recorded accompaniment and solo -specialising in the unaccompanied suites for cello by JS Bach.
Through incorporating the looping pedals she multitracks harmonies and rhythms and recreate a variety of pieces which are on general release and are very popular for ambient background cello music mixed with classical repertoire for receptions.

As an arranger she has an array of cello covers of pop songs produced for previous special requests including:
Snow Patrol “Chasing Cars“ cello cover (on general release)
Queen “I want to break free”,
The National “I need my girl”,
Magnetic Fields “The Book of Love”.
Special requests for popular repertoire arrangement with piano accompaniment include;
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, “River flows in you” by Yiruma.

The choice of classical repertoire also includes her arrangement for seven cellos of Pachelbel’s “Canon” - “Pachelbel’s canon re-written” (on general release”).
Her cello arrangement of Puccini’s famous operatic aria “Che Gelida Manina” with orchestral accompaniment Her cello arrangement of ."Gabriel's Oboe" with orchestral accompaniment. Her arrangement of John William's soundtrack ;the theme for "Jurrassic Park" A selection of classical repertoire with pre-recorded piano accompaniment including the much loved, “The Swan“ by Saint Saens.

Emily specialises in performance of the unaccompanied suites by JS Bach with a choice of Preludes and dance movements from Suite no.1 in G major, Suite no.2 in D minor both being concert standard ready. No.3 in C major Prelude and dance movements available depending on time to prepare

As a producer with many years in the music business she has a pro recording facility on which the arrangements and covers are recorded.
However in creating an arrangement as a special request it is an additional cost to a performance fee.

For special events she provides her own amplification and generally performs for special events with her stunning blue electric cello featured in her profile photos.

With 23 consecutive five star reviews (updated august 2025) received through booking Emily on Encore, you can feel assured you are in very capable and professional hands.

June 2025 Private venue Somerset wedding ceremony & drinks reception
Flora M June 2025 Emily played so beautifully and brought such a special atmosphere to our day. Her music during the ceremony and while guests enjoyed canapés created the perfect backdrop - elegant, emotional, and so memorable. She took great care to listen to my song requests and performed them so beautifully - it truly made the moment feel even more meaningful. We're so grateful to have had her as part of our wedding. Her tablet and presence added a real touch of magic! Thank you, Emily.

Private house concert five star review
I haven't the words to express how utterly precious an experience it was that Emily gave us. A very very special surprise private concert for my wife's 70th birthday. Just wonderful!

Wedding drinks reception and wedding breakfast:
Emily was charming, professional and went out of her way to ensure that she tailored her beautiful performance to our tastes and needs. She was adaptable, even improvising with one of our guests who brought out the uilleann pipes!

Special celebratory dinner At such short notice, Emily was fantastic in every way. We could not have asked for more from her. She elevated the event to make it a resounding success. Thank you Emily.

Looking to feature cello on your songs or soundtracks:
Emily the session musician : She is an experienced session musician featured on numerous rock and pop records with a long list of stellar credits to her name.
She currently records cello parts and arrangements on her own facility for both national and international artists as well as being booked to record in studios.

The response to cello arrangement on first mix submission by the client :
“Wow, just what it needed! Very tasteful. Bravo Perfect, well done Emily. Love it!” Sincerely, Ky
“Emily, again, what an amazing performance and perfect note placement! Wow I very much enjoy the arrangement. The execution and performance is spot on. Brilliantly done! -Like I said; Bravo
“From Silence into Song” marking World cancer day
Testimony from producer Philip Clemo – Emily is a very talented and versatile cellist. She is an extremely sensitive player and quickly gets what a piece needs. Her tone is exquisite.

Ensembles with her Mellow cello for special events
Emily also has ensembles available for special events including with Latin percussion and guitar “Incandescendo” and also available for private house concerts her established duo with the acclaimed pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole.