SASHA ONO

A uniquely powerful cellist in her own right, conquering multiple genres, found recording and performing with Ariana Grande, Coldplay, Joshua Bell, Miley Cyrus, Philip Glass.

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A uniquely powerful cellist, conquering multiple genres performing and recording with Ariana Grande, Joshua Bell, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, and more.

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Sasha Ono has been featured as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician at venues including:

Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall,  National Sawdust, Madison Sq. Garden, Brooklyn Mirage, as well as international performance venues.

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She has also appeared on National TV on “Saturday Night Live”, “The Daily Show”, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and “Good Morning America”, “The Today Show”, The Tamron Hall Show” as well as on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert”

Not Your Average Cellist

Native New York and NYC based cellist Sasha Ono has recorded with Ariana Grande, Coldplay, and is a sought after classical musician who can be found playing on Broadway.

From Carnegie Hall, to your TV screen, to venues across the globe, Sasha is a uniquely versatile cellist.

As a seasoned NYC cellist, Sasha Ono has performed at prestigious venues and collaborated with top musicians from around the world. With a rich background in classical music and a versatility in musical styles, Sasha brings a unique touch to every performance—whether it’s a stadium concert, an intimate gathering, or a special occasion.

With two GRAMMY Award credits and several nominations, Sasha Ono’s work as a cellist is recognized across the industry.

As an established NYC cellist, Sasha Ono brings a unique combination of technical expertise and creative artistry to every performance and recording session. Sasha is passionate about pushing the boundaries of music, delivering expressive, soulful, and dynamic performances, whether on stage or in the studio.

  • Top-tier NYC Cellist: A seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience performing at NYC's most prestigious venues and working with internationally recognized musicians.

  • Versatile Repertoire: From classical masterpieces to contemporary works, Sasha offers a diverse range of musical styles tailored to any event or recording project and expertise working on multiple genres.

  • Live Performances: Specializing in solo cello, ensemble performances, and collaborative projects across various genres, including classical, pop, film scores, and more.

  • Studio Recordings: High-quality recordings for albums, film soundtracks, commercials, and other media. Her cello playing can be heard in productions by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney.

  • Collaborations with Artists & Composers: Experience working with a wide variety of artists, producers, and composers to bring unique musical visions to life.

SASHA ONO: Cello performance, recording, and more

Touring

Sasha Ono is currently on tour with JJ Lin - Final Lap 2.0. She is playing cello in the upcoming cities include: LA, NYC, Boston, Toronto, and San Francisco.

Studio Recording

Studio recordings have led to two GRAMMY award winning records. Notable recordings include: “Ex-Pats” soundtrack solos and section work, “eternal sunshine (live and slightly deluxe)” Ariana Grande, “Refuge” by Geoffrey Keezer, and “Meta Knights Revenge” by the 8-Bit Big Band.

Chamber Music

Sasha is an active chamber musician, having founded Lotus Chamber Music Collective and is often called to sub in chamber groups.

Concert Curating

Founder of Comfy Classical, Sasha is known for innovative concert curating, attending to every detail from branding, repertoire selection, venue selection, and more.

TV & Movie Appearances

You can find Sasha on screen on Mozart in the Jungle Season 4, Only Murders in the Building Season 3, “Saturday Night Live”, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and more.

Live Music Contracting

Finding the right musicians for Artists, major brands, celebrity weddings, Fortune 500 companies, and venues such as: Van Cleef Arpels, New York Public Library, Metropolitan Museum of Art,