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Hi, this is Leah!

I’m a classically trained cellist whose musical focus is generating connection and intimacy. Cello creates a wonderful conduit and container for deep feeling; It’s warm, elegant, dignified and sensual. It vibrates your soul! I’d be honored to bring the depth of this magnificent instrument to the special occasions and celebrations in your life.

I’ve been a freelance musician in New York City for over 20 years, performing at venues around the city from Carnegie Hall to Joe’s Pub to Madison Square Garden, with amazing artists such as David Bowie, Trey Anastasio, Blur and Philip Glass. I held the cello chair for Daniel Fish’s Tony Award winning Oklahoma! on Broadway and created and performed the autobiographical song cycle, ThisTree at Prototype 2019, New York City’s annual festival of visionary opera-theatre and music-theatre works. AND, I’ve been playing cello for wedding ceremonies since I was a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

I have years of experience creating music for special moments.I take pleasure in helping couples find the perfect music to celebrate their love and style and then beautifully playing these songs for a unique and moving wedding ceremony.And I am fully vaccinated and boosted!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Guitar
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Vocals

Reviews of Leah Coloff, Solo Cello and Ensembles

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Jeanette Sent on 03/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Her!!!!

I can not say enough good things about Leah and my experience with her and her friend who played violin!!! From working with me on figuring out songs to play (and being able to play our song as I walked down the aisle) to being so quick with replies and being able to get a violinist last minute when I decided, all the way to how unbelievably exceptional she played!!! (My family could not stop saying how great of an experience and how beautifully they played)!!! Thank you Leah!!!
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Sooyoon Sent on 07/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Leah and the violinist who played with her on my wedding were the best! They helped us to play wedding songs including the prelude, ceremony, and postlude which took nearly an hour. Their playing was absolutely beautiful. My husband and I highly recommend her!
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Cosima Sent on 07/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Leah's playing was gorgeous and she made the ceremony that much more ethereal and lovely with her skill. Accommodating and helpful throughout the process, I wouldn't change a thing!
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T Sent on 03/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Leah's performance at out wedding was absolutely beautiful!! She and her quartet truly helped created the elegant, romantic, and fun mood we wanted. Leah is an incredibly talented musician and can play almost any type of music you would like. Personally, she is kind, professional, and very easy to work with. From the moment we began discussing my wedding, Leah was also an endless source of creative direction and support. I look forward to working with Leah again, and I highly recommend her!
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User2562010 Sent on 03/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Leah and the guitarist she chose to play with her were the perfect musicians for our ceremony. She was consistently respnsive and incredibly professional throughout the whole process and went above and beyond to find the right songs for us. The music was elegant, fun, and playful when approproate. She also respnded to some last minute needs we had for music during the actual ceremony by choosing the perfect song and working with our officiant the day-of, while making sure nothing stressed me out. Our guests were really impressed and Leah helped make the ceremony one of the most joyful ever. We couldn't recommend her more highly.
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Sarah Sent on 06/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We are so incredibly happy we found Leah to play for our wedding ceremony! Not only is she such a kind person and courteous and professional to deal with, she is an amazing musician. She even arranged a special piece of traditional Ethiopian music for us, and gave us very helpful suggestions for the other selections. We received lots of positive comments from our guests. Leah also played for much longer than we originally agreed to and in a different location than originally planned due to the weather, and she was incredibly understanding and flexible about it. I would give her 10 stars if I could :)
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Andrea Sent on 05/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We felt so unbelievably fortunate to have Leah play at our wedding, and our guests raved about the music. Leah is incredibly talented and professional, and she is also a kind and wonderful person -- someone we that we were so thankful was a part of our wedding celebration. And from our first meeting, Leah gave great suggestions for the ceremony, which ended up being the most special part of our wedding day.

We have already recommended to another couple, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to create a special and beautiful atmosphere for their wedding day!
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Jing Sent on 05/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
my wedding was super crazy as i luckily pick the one and only snow storm day of 2011 in NYC, plus my venue was outdoor!! But Leah and her friend was great. They came early, played quite a while in freezing weather before the ceremony even when most of the guests were hidden indoor. the ceremony music was beautifully done too. also it was very easy and pleasant to communicate with her beforehand. she gave me a long list and was flexible to change according to my will too. I would definitely recommend Leah to any bride who wants a reliable musician at her wedding!
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Rita Sent on 06/07/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Leah was great and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend her if you want to have a truly one of a kind and unforgetable ceremony. It was absolutely magical!!
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Michele Sent on 06/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Leah was the most incredible musician in an outstanding group we composed for our wedding. She brought all the music, scheduled meetings and rehearsals with the other artists. She gave the most moving and fantastic performance! Not a dry eye in the house! I can not recommend her highly enough.
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