Classical and contemporary cellist with experience playing for a variety of events including wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, private parties, fundraisers, worship services, wakes, funerals, studio recordings and concert performances. Available for hire as a solo cellist, or able to form and provide a string duo, trio or quartet for your event.
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Ava was very responsive through the whole process. The music selection was awesome and we found everything we wanted. On the day of the wedding, the ensemble showed up early and worked with event staff directly, helping make a better decision about avoiding mics during a windy day on the rooftop. The quartet's playing was beautiful. They were able to extend one song during the processional and played the perfect snippet when the bride walked down the aisle. This was an amazing enhancement to our wedding and I'm grateful to Ava and the other musicians for helping make this such a memorable moment!
Response from Ava Lambert:
Thanks for having us play, Calvin!
Wonderful cellist and so easy to work with! Ava was an incredible addition to our special day. She provided an amazing backdrop to our ceremony, played beautifully, and helped make our wedding the classic event we have always dreamed of. We cannot thank or recommend her enough!
Ava coordinated a trio for our wedding. The group played for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Ava has a great contract, clear and efficient communication style, large repository of music and was easy to work with. Neither my spouse or I knew what music we wanted so Ava made the selections, which was a big help. Guests had many compliments and enjoyed the music. Thanks Ava for making the day extra special!
Ava was a wonderful addition to our wedding ceremony! She was professional and sounded beautiful. We had many compliments.
Price Range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Ava Lambert, cello, is an active performer and chamber musician in Minneapolis. She received her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Minnesota School of Music as a Leonard Borgman scholar. Ava has performed as a featured guest with the Minnesota Sinfonia, Buffalo Community Orchestra, University Opera Theatre, and University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble and Summer Orchestra. She is currently assistant principal cello with the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra.
Ava performs frequently as a soloist and in groups at weddings, receptions, religious services, and special events around the Twin Cities. She also provides contemporary cello services for recordings or performances.
| June 07, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 19, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
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