Ambrosia Quartet

Ambrosia Quartet is a group of fully professional and classically trained musicians based in Norfolk, Virginia. They are a string quartet that performs a wide range of music, from classical favorites to contemporary compositions.

The quartet consists of four members, each with a diverse background. Violinists Simon Lapointe and Mayu Kuroda Cipriano hail from Québec and Tokyo, respectively, while violist Beverly Kane Baker is from Hampton and cellist Rebecca Gilmore is from Charlotte, North Carolina. They have all studied at prestigious conservatories, including the Peabody Conservatory and the Juilliard School.

Ambrosia Quartet has performed in various venues, including churches, museums, and concert halls, both locally and internationally. They have also worked with composers from the Hampton Roads area, recording and premiering their works. The quartet is currently the Quartet in Residence for The Academy of Music, a community music school in Norfolk.

The quartet's performances have been well-received, with critics praising their chemistry and elevation of playing. They strive to reach diverse audiences and share their love of chamber music with the community. Ambrosia Quartet's name is inspired by classical mythology, where ambrosia is the food of the gods, and they aim to share this 'ambrosia' with their listeners.