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​​​Freelance cellist, singer and composer. I love my job and the diversity it brings, from touring to session work, composing film music, to working in the theatre.

 

Currently touring with The Irrepressibles #SXSW ​​​

cellist ~ vocals ~ composer ~ sessions ~ live ~ theatre

FLEEby Margit van der Zwan
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SCARY TENSIONby Margit van der Zwan
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LOSSby Margit van der Zwan
00:00 / 00:24
ENDINGby Margit van der Zwan
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HEARTS HEARTSby Margit van der Zwan
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LEAVES GRIEFby Margit van der Zwan
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FRANK'S TANGOby Margit van der Zwan
00:00 / 00:26
LIKE LIKE LIKEby Margit van der Zwan
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I compose atmospheric music using cello, vocals, cello, piano and cello. Plus some more cello.

For enquiries about licensing, sync, commissions please get in touch.

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Theatre work includes actor/musician in "Cabaret" at Carré Theatre Amsterdam/dir. Sam Mendes; actor/musician in The Prince & the Pauper (New Vic Theatre/dir. Theresa Heskins; actor/musician and MD at The Queen’s Theatre London for Aladdin; Sleeping Beauty; Jack and the Beanstalk.

ABOUT

The cello has led me to collaborate with amazing musicians: Emeli SandeJools HollandElbowSnow PatrolRoy Wood, the Cinematic Orchestra, Dutch UnclesFerocious Dog, The Irrepressibles (many more), performing at incredible venues, such as the Royal Albert Hall, Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, SXSW, Abbey Road Studios, Wembley Stadium, on TV and radio.

I worked as a Music Coach and Consultant for the TV series Get Even: Rebel Cheer Squad (BBCiPlayer/Netflix). 

Queen of Hearts Manchester Interrnational Festival

Jazz singing is a big passion, and also a good excuse to play my musical saw. I love exploring the jazz repertoire, performing dreamy standards and my own material. I perform in a trio with two incredible musicians: Richard Wetherall (piano) and Grant Russell (bass) as Zwan & the Zest (Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival ; Chew’s Yard .

Orchestral work, charities and ensemble playing include Music in Hospitals & CareLime Art, Baroque in the NorthBritish Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Cupid’s Bow cello duoCelloship of the String (cello quartet) and Duo Bellatando (harp & cello).

 

Educational work (HOMEHigh Peak Community Arts; libraries and schools in the North West)  includes presenting interactive musical adventures, with books I've written and/or illustrated.

High Peak Community Art

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cellist ~ vocals ~ composer ~ sessions ~ live ~ theatre

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@ Margit van der Zwan 2026

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