TUBA SKINNY

From the streets of New Orleans to concert halls worldwide

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 @ 4:00 PM

New Orleans-based Tuba Skinny transports listeners to the golden age of jazz, blending ragtime, blues, and traditional jazz with raw, street-performing energy. Known for their authentic 1920s sound, this world-renowned ensemble brings a lively, soul-stirring Americana experience to stages and city corners alike. Whether on a festival stage or on the street corner – Tuba Skinny’s performances are marked by authenticity, camaraderie, and a genuine love for the tradition they carry forward.

STEPHANIE NAKASIAN

A Virginia jazz legend sings the season

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 4:00 PM

Stephanie Nakasian Sings the Season brings the warmth, sparkle, and spirit of the holidays to life with one of jazz’s most captivating vocalists. An internationally acclaimed performer with a magnetic stage presence and dazzling command of the Great American Songbook, Stephanie Nakasian returns to Williamsburg with her full ensemble for a vibrant celebration of the Great Ladies of Song. From the playful brilliance of Ella Fitzgerald to the velvet warmth of Rosemary Clooney and the poetic spirit of Joni Mitchell, she blends beloved classics with fresh interpretations for a celebration of the season.

BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH

A celebration of the King of Instruments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 4:00 PM

Hailed as “a world-class virtuoso” and “an expert at defining darks, lights, shadows and colors,” Bradley Hunter Welch is in demand as an organ recitalist. After winning the prestigious Dallas Organ Competition in 2003, he held major church appointments and serves as the organist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. His engaging programs and approachable persona have brought new audiences to the “King of Instruments.”

TÉADA

Leading ambassadors of Irish music and culture

SUNDAY, MARCH 7 @ 4:00 PM

The Irish Times declared Téada is “keeping the traditional flag flying at full mast.” Since their founding in 2001, they have grown to become one of Ireland’s leading music ensembles, celebrated for their vibrant, roots-driven approach to instrumental music. With a commitment to preserving and evolving Irish music, Téada continues to captivate listeners and inspire new generations of musicians.

THE THIRTEEN

Choral music celebrating our American roots

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 @ 4:00 PM

The Thirteen is a professional choir celebrated for reimagining the potential of vocal music. For this program, This Land is Your Land: American Folk, the ensemble explores American identity through folk music, performing an inclusive and diverse collection of works by Americans of the last century. From their base in Washington DC, they have earned major awards, held residences at nearly twenty universities, and have been hailed “exquisite in every way” by Gramophone.