Educator, Performer, Composer
Testimonials
“We were fortunate to have Mariana play at my mother’s memorial service at the Hall of Philosophy in 2021. My mother had asked for several specific pieces of music including Méditation from Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet. It is a difficult but beautiful piece that was made more beautiful by the lovely and inspired cello playing by Mariana. We could not have asked for a better moment in the service. My mother had asked for a violin at the service which is what Thaïs was written for. Mariana plays the cello, but her playing erased the thought that we had no violin. I told my wife that we just had a very large violin. Also, she was prompt to the rehearsal and the service and was very pleasant to work with and understood immediately how important the piece was to our family. She helped make a difficult day much more bearable. And her ability to work with the other musicians was exemplary. You will not find a better person to work with for your musical needs than Mariana.”
-Scott B., Chautauqua NY
"We booked Mariana to play cello for our ceremony, and can't say enough to express how amazing she was! She was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, from the booking phase, up to the night of wedding. From the moment I asked her to play, Mariana was communicative and helpful, offering suggestions and even offering to arrange version of songs I wanted. She always double checked things to make sure she understood my vision. Our guests kept telling us how wonderful she was and how much they enjoyed her playing. I would highly recommend Mariana to anyone, whether you would want classical music, contemporary music, or anything in between!"
—Michelle G., Gurnee, IL