Gregory K. Williams

Upcoming performances in August, and circling back a bit! I hope that if you are reading this, that you have been having a great summer! I have been in the thick of things this summer, having been a part of several rewarding performances. I apologize for being a bit quiet, but part of me has been trying to be present in the moments around me! I also wanted to share a few upcoming concerts that I will be a part of later this month (and getting into September).

Upcoming performances in August, and circling back a bit!

I hope that if you are reading this, that you have been having a great summer! I have been in the thick of things this summer, having been a part of several rewarding performances. I apologize for being a bit quiet, but part of me has been…

10.08.2025 12:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A few June concerts on the Horizon As I sit here with some coffee, musing over whether the sun will come back out today, or if we are destined for another rainy weekend in New York, I wanted to share with you a few concerts that I will be involved with in the coming weeks. More may come up, but here are some of the ones that I am pretty excited about!

A few June concerts on the Horizon

As I sit here with some coffee, musing over whether the sun will come back out today, or if we are destined for another rainy weekend in New York, I wanted to share with you a few concerts that I will be involved with in the coming weeks. More may come up, but…

07.06.2025 15:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Summer Viola Workshops with Dr. Greg Williams After having an amazing experience this past spring with the Spring Viola Audition workshops, I am thrilled to announce this year's Summer Viola Workshops. I will be bringing them back to the National Opera Center, which is an excellent centrally located. In the spring had the chance to work with a few really talented high schoolers (all of whom came to ACSM's Viola Day) and a grad student composer who was polishing her skills as a violist for future auditions.

Summer Viola Workshops with Dr. Greg Williams

After having an amazing experience this past spring with the Spring Viola Audition workshops, I am thrilled to announce this year's Summer Viola Workshops. I will be bringing them back to the National Opera Center, which is an excellent centrally…

30.05.2025 12:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

New Recordings from an Older Concert! One of the perks of this time of the year, apart from chances to go hiking with friends on days off, or getting to go running along the water (both of which I had the chance to do over the last 48 hours), is the opportunity to reflect on some of the successes of the past year. I particularly enjoyed the solo recital tour I did last fall, which included two performances in NYC, one at the University of Northern Iowa, and also in Cambridge, MA.

New Recordings from an Older Concert!

One of the perks of this time of the year, apart from chances to go hiking with friends on days off, or getting to go running along the water (both of which I had the chance to do over the last 48 hours), is the opportunity to reflect on some of the successes…

28.05.2025 13:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Openings in my Viola Studio for the Summer As I pine for the warmth of summer on this cold, dreary day, I am writing to let the world know that I have some room for a few serious viola students this summer! While my calendar is quickly filling up with fun activities, I plan to reserve space for talented violists who want to work hard and explore the viola.

Openings in my Viola Studio for the Summer

As I pine for the warmth of summer on this cold, dreary day, I am writing to let the world know that I have some room for a few serious viola students this summer! While my calendar is quickly filling up with fun activities, I plan to reserve space for…

22.05.2025 13:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A Few Springtime Performances on the Horizon, Part II Well, I think at this point it is safe to say that we are officially in spring, with no turning back on the cold weather of winter (at least not until November or so here in NYC)! The past week or so has been quite the whirlwind, complete with several performances, the Undergraduate Degree recital of one of my Queens College students, which was quite superb!

On Saturday, May 10th, I will be performing with the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra, with André Raphel, conductor, William Suh, as cello soloist. We will be performing works by Ravel, Shostakovich, John Adams, and Elgar. The concert takes place at 7:30pm, at Beacon High School, Beacon, NY.

05.05.2025 12:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Two Pages for Kara Remembering Kara Lynn Williams (1992-2010) I wanted to share with you a project that has been on my mind, and in my heart for quite awhile. "Two Pages for Kara," was a piece written by one of my dearest friends, composer Anthony R. Green in 2011, a little over a year after my younger sister Kara Lynn Williams passed away. This piece was one of several outlets in the years since my sister passed in which I was able to channel my grief.

Two Pages for Kara

Remembering Kara Lynn Williams (1992-2010) I wanted to share with you a project that has been on my mind, and in my heart for quite awhile. "Two Pages for Kara," was a piece written by one of my dearest friends, composer Anthony R. Green in 2011, a little over a year after my…

24.04.2025 12:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A few Springtime performances on the Horizon, Part 1 I hope your spring has been a relatively peaceful one so far. It has been a busy couple of weeks, and they are about to ratchet up even more as I have several exciting performances looming on the horizon! The first performance will be taking place next Sunday with the Canterbury Choral Society, with their performance of St. John's Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach.

A few Springtime performances on the Horizon, Part 1

I hope your spring has been a relatively peaceful one so far. It has been a busy couple of weeks, and they are about to ratchet up even more as I have several exciting performances looming on the horizon! The first performance will be taking…

22.04.2025 13:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Spring is rolling through! I have been admittedly quiet the last few weeks on the various forms of Social Media, including here. A lot of that has to do with trying to make the most of my time just "doing the work" with my nose to the grindstone, and trying to make the most of the positive changes in weather! Over the past few weeks I have been implementing my first ever Spring Viola Workshops which have been hosted at Opera America.

Spring is rolling through!

I have been admittedly quiet the last few weeks on the various forms of Social Media, including here. A lot of that has to do with trying to make the most of my time just "doing the work" with my nose to the grindstone, and trying to make the most of the positive changes…

05.04.2025 11:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Christian Tetzlaff Quartet Cancels U.S. Tour in Protest Over Trump Policies German violinist Christian Tetzlaff has cancelled an eight-city tour of the United States with his quartet this spring in protest over the Trump administration and its policies, according to the <a hr...

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01.03.2025 07:09 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Spring Viola Audition Workshop, Openings in My Private Viola Studio & New Parlando Album Release! This spring, I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting a series of Viola Audition Bootcamps, taking place at Opera America, 330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY (a 5 minute walk from Penn Station). These workshops will be taking place on Saturday March 22nd, April 12th, and April 26th (from 10:00am-12:00pm). These workshop will be in person, and available to all serious viola students (High School students Grades 9 and up, College, and young emerging violists) who are looking to workshop their audition materials for upcoming auditions.

Spring Viola Audition Workshop, Openings in My Private Viola Studio & New Parlando Album Release!

This spring, I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting a series of Viola Audition Bootcamps, taking place at Opera America, 330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY (a 5 minute walk from Penn…

28.02.2025 20:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

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Because he knows he will lose the Democratic Primary!

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Did it earlier, will rinse and repeat as needed!

13.02.2025 00:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

They could buy New York!

12.02.2025 04:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job

08.02.2025 17:16 — 👍 45324    🔁 11162    💬 828    📌 311

The 4th Annual Aaron Copland School of Music Viola Day will be held on Wed., 2/19 at Queens College! It is open to Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College Students, Adult Professionals and Amateurs!

The deadline is Friday. Please have them fill out the registration: forms.gle/d3FiwPRJj1RS....

06.02.2025 15:06 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Golden Williams Duo & Friends in Concert, a Recap! Monday night’s concert with the Golden Williams Duo & Friends was really a special evening! Diana Golden and I had a ton of fun collaborating with several incredible violists and cellists…

For details from Monday night's performance!

gregorykwilliamsviolist.com/2025/02/05/g...

06.02.2025 01:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration and beacon of hope, one brick at a time!

06.02.2025 01:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I was enjoying the celestial view last night! Thanks for capturing it!

02.02.2025 16:20 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today marks the one year anniversary of SHADOWS: The Unaccompanied Viola Sonatas of Günter Raphael officially being released! It is on all major platforms, and if you still haven't had a chance to take a listen to it, I encourage you to listen! gregorykwilliamsviolist.wordpress.com/wp-admin/pos...

02.02.2025 16:19 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Queens College Viola Day 2025 Welcome to the application form for the 4th Annual Aaron Copland School of Music Viola Day held at Queens College! Please fill out the form below. Event Timing: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, 10:00a...

There are still openings for violists to participate in the 4th Annual Aaron Copland School of Music Viola Day!
It is taking place on Wednesday, 2/19/25, from 10am-4:30pm. If you or your students are interested in taking part, please sign up at the attached link, forms.gle/jK3ibYzUFNBr....

28.01.2025 17:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations! I can't wait to listen!

23.01.2025 06:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

3 NEW VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!

I wanted to share with you three videos that I recorded on VIOLIN!

1. Adolphus Hailstork's Suite for Solo Violin, Mvt. 1- Prelude

youtu.be/TePsXwKnZU8

Hailstork's Suite for Solo Violin, Mvt. 2- March
youtu.be/8-3rhbQZSoE

Dennis Báthory-Kitsz: iota
youtu.be/5vd6jM2qDTI

18.01.2025 19:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0