Sandro Sidamonidze @sandrosidamonidze

Cello

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Sandro Sidamonidze @sandrosidamonidze

Cello

About

Opus Klassik and German Recording Critics’ Award-nominated cellist Sandro Sidamonidze is celebrated for his impassioned performances and interpretive excellence. Hailed by Lansing City Pulse for “making time stand still with a low, warm flame of flickering melody,” he has captivated audiences worldwide. Sidamonidze has performed across Georgia, Austria, Germany, the UK, Russia, Armenia, and the U.S., appearing in major festivals and venues like Carnegie Hall and the Newport Music Festival. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Natalia Gutman and Giya Kancheli and recorded Arvo Pärt’s works for Gramola. Sidamonidze is a founding member of the Vienna-based Trio Revolution, a dynamic ensemble known for its innovative programming and captivating performances. He also serves as Principal Cellist of the Battle Creek Symphony and previously taught at Albion College, solidifying his role as a versatile and influential figure in classical music.

  • "Great program, wonderful performances, wonderful, upbeat atmosphere."

    - James P., past guest at CELLO BEYOND BORDER

  • "Both Sandro and Nahyoung Kim are great musicians and shared their experience with the participants."

    - Laszlo Z., past guest at CELLO BEYOND BORDER

  • "It was a great evening. it's always so much fun to see everyone and enjoy the amazing music. These were the best musicians I have ever had in my home."

    - Clare P., past guest at An evening with Rachmaninoff

  • "The musicians were thrilling; their choices breathtaking, and the audience blown over by their brilliant interpretations."

    - Stori M., past guest at An evening with Rachmaninoff

Music

I usually perform a wide range of music, from classical staples to contemporary works, but I’m particularly drawn to pieces that allow for deep expression and cultural connection. While much of my repertoire is rooted in Western classical traditions, I also explore music from around the world—Central Asian melodies, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Georgian miniatures.

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Past groupmuses (18)

  • Church

    Cello and Piano Duo in the Village

    Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: West village
    • Instruments: Cello and piano duo
    • Price: $50 tickets ($40 for Supermusers)

    Happened 9 days ago

  • Living room Potluck

    An evening with Rachmaninoff

    Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Yorkville, UES
    • Composers: Rachmaninoff
    • Instruments: Cello and piano
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $30+ at event

    Happened 2 months ago

  • Living room

    CELLOMANIA: A Cello Duo Concert

    Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Upper West Side
    • Instruments: 2 cellos
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $30+ at event

    Happened 3 months ago

  • Church

    “Echoes & Fire” An Intimate Piano & Cello Recital

    Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: West village
    • Instruments: Cello and piano duo
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $30+ at event

    Happened 4 months ago

  • Public park

    Cello x 2: Bach, Vivaldi, Philip Glass and more

    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: upper west side
    • Instruments: two cellos
    • Price: $18 tickets ($14.4 for Supermusers)

    Happened 5 months ago

  • Cocktails and Classical Music with Aperitono

    Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Long Island City
    • Instruments: violin, cello, piano
    • Price: $25 tickets ($20 for Supermusers)

    Happened 5 months ago

  • Church

    “ONE MAN SHOW” One cello. No borders

    Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 7:30 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Upper west side
    • Instruments: Solo cello
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened 8 months ago

  • Living room

    String Sextet Spectacular! Tchaikovsky and Brahms

    Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 7:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: 303 E 33rd st
    • Composers: Johannes Brahms Pyotr Tchaikovsky
    • Instruments: String Sextet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $40+ at event

    Happened 9 months ago

  • Church

    String Sextet at Saint Johns - Light in Transformation

    Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 1:45 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Saint John's in the Village
    • Instruments: String Sextet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened 9 months ago

  • Soundscapes: New York Premiere of Ronen Shai's 'Fortune Teller'

    Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 7:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Chelsea
    • Composers: Ronen Shai, Gurdjieff, Alkan, rest TBD
    • Instruments: piano trio, violin, piano, voice
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $10+ at event

    Happened 10 months ago

  • Orchestra For People "Mozart and Azarashvili"

    Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 7:30 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Instruments: Orchestra
    • Price: $10 tickets ($8 for Supermusers)

    Happened 12 months ago

  • Cello beyond border “Echoes Across Time”

    Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 7:30 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: West Village
    • Composers: Rachmaninoff, Kancheli, Mendelsohn
    • Instruments: Piano, cello, Violin
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened 12 months ago

  • Living room

    Cello and Piano Duo in Westchester: Beethoven, Brahms, Tsintsadze

    Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Town in Bedford, New York
    • Composers: Beethoven, Brahms, Tsintsadze
    • Instruments: Cello and Piano
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $25+ at event

    Happened about 1 year ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Moods of New York: Music by Barber, Liebermann and Oakley

    Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: The DiMenna Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened about 1 year ago

  • Loft

    Trio Revolution: Unconventional Journey 2

    Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Flatiron, New York
    • Composers: Oakley, Batik and Liebermann
    • Instruments: Flute, cello and piano
    • Price: $55 tickets ($50 for Supermusers)

    Happened about 1 year ago

  • CELLO BEYOND BORDER

    Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Midtown Manhattan
    • Instruments: Cello and piano
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 1 year ago

  • Piano & Cello on a Summer Evening

    Saturday, May 24, 2025 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: West Village
    • Instruments: Cello and piano duo
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 1 year ago

  • Loft

    Trio Revolution: Haydn, Kapustin, Liebermann

    Friday, May 16, 2025 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Flatiron, New York
    • Instruments: Flute, Cello and Piano
    • Price: $50 tickets ($45 for Supermusers)

    Happened over 1 year ago