Angela East is a versatile cellist whose activities include early music from the beginning of the 17th century, solo repertoire from the 20th century, classical and romantic chamber music and educational projects. She plays five different instruments, including the viola da gamba and the bass violin and plays in the theatrical and surrealist group, Red Priest.

Following a recent concert with Red Priest in North Carolina, an audience member wrote on Face Book: 'in the Bach Cello Prelude/Suite 1, I absolutely couldn't breathe. I've never heard that piece done so beautifully in my life'