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Hello,
My name is Alexey, and I play cello. I am a classical musician, and I love playing cello, I mix in my performances Jazz/Pop/R&B/Gospel music and much other, different nusic. If you are looking for vibrant, elegant, and beautiful music for your wedding, engagement, cocktail hour, or private concert, you came to the right place.
I also play with my musician friends. Together, we created a music booking agency. Every one of us is a great musician, so if you are looking for a:
Duo:
cello/piano,
cello/ harp,
cello/ violin,
piano/violin,
Trio:
cello/ violin/piano
cello/ vocals / piano
String trio
String Quartet
String quartet + Piano
Harp solo
or + any instrument,
Jazz Duo,
Jazz Trio,
Blues ensembles,
Party Band,
Saxophone, and more
we can easily provide it. We deliver excellent service in Chicago, Orlando, Tampa Bay area, and New York.
For more information, please visit:
IG : @Aleksey_poltavchenko
YouTube: LiveMusic_Chicago
Overview
Hired 243 times
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15 employees
7 years in business
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2023
2022
Services offered
Music types
Other strings
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
Covers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Debarshi S.
Apr 29, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
It was an absolute pleasure working with Alex and Boris. Alex was very professional and responsive from the get go. And their performance at our celebration event was excellent. We had several guests asking us about Alex and Boris, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they have individually already followed up with Alex. I definitely will be keeping Alex in mind for other events and strongly recommend him.
Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • Vocals • Guitar • Other strings • No preference • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Oldies • Dance • Banquet hall / ballroom
Music Entertainment
Christina b.
Jun 29, 2025
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Communication was great. They were on time & helped us thru the whole process. We really loved the sound and quality throughout our ceremony & cocktail hour! Alexey & Boris did such a great job, highly recommend them!!
Details: Wedding ceremony • 51 - 75 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • No preference • Other • Other
Music Entertainment
Julian H.
Apr 13, 2025
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Rain or shine and with a broken down car Alexey and his partner put on an incredible performance.
I do also want to say that he is very responsive. Would highly recommend him at any events near Chicago area
Details: Wedding ceremony • 26 - 50 guests • 12 years old or younger • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Other strings • Jazz / Blues • Covers • Other • Banquet hall / ballroom
Music Entertainment
Hosam K.
Nov 1, 2024
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Details: Corporate event • 201 - 250 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Other strings • Other • Banquet hall / ballroom
Music Entertainment
Brittany j.
Jul 6, 2024
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Alexey was wonderful. The music was so beautifully played and really enjoyed how everything came together for our small wedding. Thank you for a nice day!
Details: Wedding ceremony • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Jazz / Blues • Outdoors
Music Entertainment
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Alexey Poltavchenko