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Godfather Love Theme

Who doesn’t love this love theme!??! From one of the most iconic movies of all time and the best trilogy of all time.. The Godfather Love theme written by Nino Rota in 1972.

I know it has a somber sound but the meaning is all love! Therefore I will play it at weddings from time to time when the vibe is right.. it has so much passion the whole environment has to be perfect, but when it works it works!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Summer Wedding Season Photos

Summer isn’t technically over yet (it’s 92 degrees today!!) but I was going over some photos from the past few months and reminiscing about all the beautiful brides and handsome grooms and doting parents I’ve met.

Most of my events are in the Minnesota Twin Cities metro area but I did go out to Wisconsin a few times for weddings along the Mississippi river. These events become mini destination weddings and are so fun for the guests to get away from home but not have to travel super far.

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Great Cello Warm up!

Check out this warm up routine from Johannes Moser. He says the whole thing takes about 45 minutes. If you don’t have time for the whole thing at once try breaking it up into 3 sections doing 15 minutes a day! It will truly help your hands, body, and mind get ready for a great playing session 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Who doesn’t love Bach’s 1723 masterpiece?! I think this is particularly beautiful during the bridal party’s walk down the aisle.

It has a nice tempo for everyone and has a lovely, positive vibe. To me it sounds like the perfect processional piece to get ready for the slow and gorgeous song for the bride.

On the day I filmed this is was 98 degrees here in Minnesota with 80% humidity.. It was the hottest day of the year and so humid my camera fogged up!! But I liked how it turned out so I decided to post it.. 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Beautiful Vineyard Wedding

I played a wedding recently at Danzinger Vineyards in Alma, WI. It’s a gorgeous winery on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. What a beautiful day!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers 1965

This project was definitely a labor of love but I like how it turned out! A lot of musicians online will just play over a backing track of guitar, drums, keys, etc. I decided (as always!) to record multiple cello tracks and do it all myself.. that way it is 100% cello!!

This song has been stuck in my head for weeks so hopefully now it will leave my psyche for a little bit.. I can’t even imagine how into this I would have been back in 1965!!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Colors of the Wind

This was a beautiful request for a beautiful bride! What a pretty song to walk down the aisle too 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

J. S. Bach English Suite No.1

J. S. Bach English Suite No.1 for Two Cellos – Bourrée

I’m really happy with how this short piece turned out!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Celtic Music: “The Southwind”

I’m 1/2 Irish so here is some music for my people!! Such a sweet simple song, I’ve been playing it with my students recently 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Bach Soundcheck!

a little Bach Prelude Suite No 2 soundcheck before the ceremony at Almquist Farms in Hastings, MN. Such a beautiful venue and the sound was AMAZING ! 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician