Cellist Hannah Holman grew up in a household of cellists, where the Bach Cello Suites were a part of everyday life. Today, Hannah performs on her grandmother’s cello with the New York City Ballet; as the principal cellist of Quad City Symphony Orchestra; and in many solo and chamber engagements across the United States and globally. Hannah’s recordings and jewelry made from cello strings is available at www.HannahHolmanCello.com.

 Cellist Eddie Adams taught himself to play the cello watching YouTube and eventually earned himself a full scholarship to George Mason University where he is now a student of Gerald Fowkes. Eddie is principal cellist of the Mason Symphony Orchestra and a winner of the MSO Concerto Competition. His journey from homelessness to being a university student is a testament to his passion, talent, and determination. Eddie loves playing Bach. Learn more about Eddie at www.WashingtonPost.com.

 Decades of touring led cellist Stephanie Winters to become passionate about leveraging the transformational power of music for positive change in the workplace. She now works in the realm of leadership, where she gives Listen Differently® workshops and keynotes, playing Bach and using movement to inspire people to go beyond their limitations and perform at their best. Learn more at www.StephanieWinters.com.

 Julia Bengtsson is a Swedish dancer and choreographer whose work ranges from silent film to performances at venues such as Alvin Ailey Dance Center, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. As a company member of the New York Baroque Dance Company, she enjoys the exploration of historical dance. Learn more at www.JuliaBengtsson.com.

 Stephen Katz is an award winning cellist and composer whose theatrical style transcends the laws of classical cello playing by interweaving singing, narrative, and his innovative “Flying Pizzicato” cello strumming which informs his Bach performances. Find his recordings and internet-based cello lessons at www.StephenKatzMusic.com.

Adventurous cellist, composer, and vocalist Jody Redhage Ferber performs genre crossing chamber music and composes indie art songs. She first taught herself to sing and play simultaneously using Bach Chorales and began playing duo with her husband Alan Ferber by exploring Bach Inventions and Jazz Standards alike. Explore Jody’s sound world atwww.JodyRedhage.com.

 Three-time GRAMMY-nominated trombonist-composer-arranger Alan Ferber is one of the jazz world’s premier artists. Jazz Times magazine describes Ferber’s compositions as “inspired and meticulous”. Alan says: “for me as a composer and improvisor, I find endless inspiration in the challenge that Bach's mastery of counterpoint presents.” Find Alan’s big band sheet music and albums at www.AlanFerber.com.

 GRAMMY Award winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio first performed solo Bach at Carnegie Hall at the age of 16 and has gone on to perform thousands of concerts on 6 continents as a soloist and with the Eroica Trio, recorded multiple award-winning solo and trio CDs, while never forgetting her first love, Johann Sebastian Bach.

Subscriptions go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10 AM at the Sandler Center Box Office or by calling 757-385-2787. Purchase tickets to 2+ shows for a 10% discount. Purchasing the subscription allows the patron to sit in/around the same seat for all shows purchased. Forms received via mail need to be turned in before August 24 to best accommodate seating preferences. There are 6 shows in this season’s GPS. Patrons who purchase the subscription for this season’s Great Performance Series should stay tuned for one more show announce. When the show goes on sale, patrons will be able to purchase tickets to this show at a 10% discount.

Add a Ruth's Chris Dinner Package to your purchase. Dinner includes a starter, entrée, side dish and dessert. For a full menu, click here. If you have already purchased your tickets, you can still call the Box Office at 757-385-2787 to add a Ruth's Chris Dinner Package!