Catherine Hubert Foster
Catherine Hubert Foster, a founding member of the Belle Arte String Quartet, was Assistant Principal Second Violinist with the Richmond Symphony for many years until retirement in 2019. She also performed with the North Carolina Symphony, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and the Virginia Philharmonic. She has been active in summer music festivals including the Spoleto Festival in Charleston S.C. and Italy, the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the Bear Valley Music Festival in California.
Graduating magna cum laude from Duke University, Catherine received majors in Music Performance and French Literature. She studied the violin with Giorgio Ciompi, first violinist with the Ciompi Quartet and a former member of the NBC Symphony Orchestra. During her years at Duke, she spent the summers studying and performing chamber music at Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School in Blue Hill, Maine.
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Testimonials
“The Belle Arte String Quartet made my day magical–the ceremony was my favorite part of the day!” -Maribeth {August 2015}
“Belle Arte was the best of the best. Their talent was evident from the credentials with the Richmond Symphony.” -Vincent {June 2015}
“[It was] very nice music for the ceremony. Belle Arte are true professionals that are organized.” -Bonita Comer {BRC Events}
“We requested two songs that were not on Belle Arte’s list, and they were able to learn and incorporate the songs into the wedding.” -Heather {May 2015}
“Sonically and emotionally resonant” –Richmond Times-Dispatch
“When we want the best we call upon the Belle Arte String Quartet! They are definitely in a league of their own. We work with a very discerning clientele and our clients continue to thank us for selecting Belle Arte. Their professionalism and friendliness is on par with their wonderful playing!” -Lynn Easton Andrews {Easton Events}
“From beginning to end our relationship with the Belle Arte String Quartet truly enhanced my daughter’s and new son-in-law’s wedding celebration. …I turned to the internet and found an awesome website complete with beautiful audio clips of a variety of pieces. …true professionals adapting to change without hesitation. The music flowed flawlessly and added such a wonderful element of grace and tradition to the ceremony. Truly, the quartet’s music added depth and beauty to a celebration that we and our guests will not forget.” -Deborah {April 2014}