- New York City, NY
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- $3,500-25,000
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Ambrosia Quartet
Overview
We perform formal chamber music concerts, less formal library concerts, kid's concerts and we perform for wedding ceremonies all over Hampton Roads area (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia).
Reviews
2 reviews
George B.
September 5, 2021Lovely strings on the York River
Ambrosia Quartet was enjoyed by all at my daughter’s wedding on the York River. Ambrosia was accommodating to our special musical requests. Very professional and a good value too. Highly recommend Ambrosia Quartet for your wedding or other special event!
Hired as: String Quartet
Yordan P.
January 16, 2017Great energy, professional musicians!
So amazing! You could not ask for a more talented group of individuals who become a key component of a most cherished event and memory.
Hired as: Classical Ensemble
Ambrosia Quartet
Thank you so much, Mr. Popov! We love making beautiful string quartet music throughout Hampton Roads and beyond. You are indeed special to our quartet! Best wishes, Ambrosia Quartet Cellist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, Japanese
Gig length: 60 - 90 minutes
Unions: AFM
What to expect
With Ambrosia Quartet you will have a fully professional team of performers that can go with the flow, improvise a bit,
and who always delivers the highest quality. With Ambrosia Quartet you are guaranteed beautiful music that will enhance your wedding or special event making it one of a kind.
About
In 2002, four friends decided to join forces to explore their collective passion for chamber music. Thus, the Ambrosia Quartet was formed. This dynamic ensemble will thrill you with their interpretations of the very best music written for string quartet, from classical favorites to the most recent compositions of celebrated contemporary composers. These talented individuals all won seats with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, but their backgrounds are as diverse as the music they play. These musicians hail from Quebec, Canada and Tokyo, Japan. Their resumes collectively represent many years of study at the very best conservatories, including the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Indiana and Rice universities and The Juilliard School.
In more than a 17 years of recitals, the Ambrosia Quartet has explored the chamber music of Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, the Beatles and Pops too! They are not limited solely to quartets, frequently performing trios or participating in other ensembles. These friends are truly bonded together by their mutual love of the very best chamber music of any style, and they strive to reach the most diverse audiences possible.
Chamber music ensembles require a rare chemistry to elevate the playing to a special realm. The Ambrosia Quartet has that chemistry and achieves that elevation. In classical mythology, ambrosia is the food of the gods: this quartet exists to share Ambrosia with you.
Additional booking notes
We require ample lighting (if indoors) and space to bow for weddings. We require cover from direct sunlight and rain or mist.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2022
09
Saturday
Norfolk
4:30pm - 6:30pm
August 2021
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Yorktown, VA
Team
Simon Lapointe
1st Violin
Mayu Cipriano
2nd Violin
Beverly Kane Baker
Viola
Rebecca Gilmore
Cello
Set list
We ask that you select from our current wedding repertoire list however, we are open to new ideas.
Albeniz Spanish Dance
Anderson, L. Blue Tango
Bach, J.S. Arioso (Cantata #156)
Air for the G String, Aria
Badinerie
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 6
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
“My Heart Ever Faithful” (Cantata #68)
Sheep May Safely Graze
Beethoven Adagio from “Pathetique"
Ode to Joy (from Symphony No. 9)
String Quartets, Opus 18
Borodine Nocturne (From String Quartet No. 2)
Clarke * Trumpet Voluntary
Corelli Corrente
Menuetto, “Christmas” Concerto VIII (Opus 6, No. 8)
Faure Pavane
Frank Panis Angelicus in G Major
Gershwin Lullaby
Gluck Minuet
Handel Arrival of Queen of Sheba
La Rejouissance (Fireworks)
Largo
Passacaila
Water Music Suite
(I. Air, II. Bouree, III. Hornpipe, IV. Finale)
Haydn Andante from String Quartet in F Major, Op.3 , No. 5
Serenade
Jarre Lara’s Theme or “Somewhere, My Love”
from Doctor Zhivago
Malotte The Lord’s Prayer
Mendelssohn * Wedding March
Mouret Rondeau from Sinfonies de Fanfares
Mozart Alleluia (from Exsultate, Jubilate)
Andante from K. 316 for Flute & Orch.
Divertimento No. 1 and 3
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Pachelbel * Canon
Puccini Crisantemi
Purcell Hornpipe & Air
Trumpet Tune
Schubert Ave Maria
Stookey Wedding Song (There is Love)
Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile from String Quartet Opus 11
Vivaldi Concerto Grosso in D
(I. Allegro, II. Largo, III. Allegro)
Four Seasons, “Spring” and Summer” various
Wagner * "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin
Jewish Folk Hava Nagila
Jewish Trad. “Raisins & Almonds”
* popular bride pieces
Fun Music
Beatles
All You Need is Love, Here Comes the Sun
Cole Porter
George Gershwin
Scott Joplin
Influences and inspiration
We are inspired by The Borromeo String Quartet, The Miami String Quartet, our colleagues in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Ben Folds, The Piano Guys, Ella Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, and by loads of pop music.
Setup requirements
Four chairs without arms
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