Experience the stunning virtuosity and refined artistry of Meng Su, one of the most compelling guitarists of her generation. Born in Qingdao, China, Su began playing at age five and has since performed in more than 30 countries, appearing in renowned halls including the Concertgebouw, Tchaikovsky Hall, Palau de la Música, and Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts. A winner of the prestigious Parkening International Guitar Competition, she is equally at home as a soloist and chamber musician, touring internationally with the acclaimed Beijing Guitar Duo. Her recordings have earned extraordinary praise, including a Latin GRAMMY nomination with the Duo, while her solo album Meng was hailed by Classical Guitar Magazine as an awe-inspiring debut. Expect an evening of brilliance, elegance, and musical imagination from an artist that is captivating audiences around the world.

Our holiday-inspired concert is a beloved seasonal tradition, filling the air with warmth, joy, and community spirit. Join us for a festive evening featuring the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra alongside some of Hampton Roads’ most talented guitarists and guest musicians, all in the heart of beautiful downtown Williamsburg. Celebrate the season with music that brings us together and lifts the soul—a joyful experience for audiences and performers alike!

Prepare for an evening of breathtaking elegance with Ana Vidović, whose beautiful tone, precise technique, and deeply considered phrasing have placed her among the world’s elite classical guitarists. Her celebrated performance of Asturias has surpassed 50 million views on YouTube, introducing listeners around the globe to an artistry that is both dazzling and deeply thoughtful. Vidović has appeared at the Wiener Musikverein, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Philharmonie de Paris, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and many of the world’s most prestigious festivals. A winner of major international competitions in England, Italy, and Spain, she combines effortless virtuosity with clarity, warmth, and a rare ability to make even the most familiar music feel newly discovered.

Meet one of classical guitar’s brightest emerging artists as French guitarist Virgile Barthe brings his 2025 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition victory tour to Hampton Roads. Admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris at just 17, Barthe now studies with renowned guitarist Judicaël Perroy and has benefited from the mentorship of Gabriel Bianco and Olivier Chassain. His growing list of honors includes First Prize at the 2024 Maurizio Biasini International Competition—where he appeared with the Sinfonieorchester Basel—as well as top recognition at the Koblenz International Guitar Competition. Acclaimed for the refinement of his interpretations and a repertoire spanning the Baroque to contemporary music, Barthe’s victory lap offers a thrilling glimpse of a major career in the making.

Meet one of classical guitar’s brightest emerging artists as French guitarist Virgile Barthe brings his 2025 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition victory tour to Hampton Roads. Admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris at just 17, Barthe now studies with renowned guitarist Judicaël Perroy and has benefited from the mentorship of Gabriel Bianco and Olivier Chassain. His growing list of honors includes First Prize at the 2024 Maurizio Biasini International Competition—where he appeared with the Sinfonieorchester Basel—as well as top recognition at the Koblenz International Guitar Competition. Acclaimed for the refinement of his interpretations and a repertoire spanning the Baroque to contemporary music, Barthe’s victory lap offers a thrilling glimpse of a major career in the making.