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Featured Artists
Piedmont Wind Symphony
Brass Quintet
Experience the beauty and reverence of the holiday season through one of North Carolina’s most cherished musical traditions.
Presented in collaboration with Körner’s Folly, this December concert celebrates the rich heritage of Moravian holiday brass music, a tradition that dates back more than three centuries. Originating in the Moravian communities of central Europe and carried to North Carolina in the 18th century, this distinctive musical practice has become a defining sound of the Christmas season—especially in Winston-Salem and the surrounding region.
Moravian brass music is rooted in the belief that music is both a form of worship and a gift to the community. Performed historically from church towers, town squares, and cemeteries during Advent and Christmas morning, brass choirs announced the season with chorales, hymns, and antiphonal calls meant to inspire reflection, hope, and joy.
This intimate holiday performance features traditional Moravian chorales alongside beloved seasonal selections arranged for brass ensemble. Warm harmonies, ringing fanfares, and serene melodies evoke the stillness of winter evenings and the shared spirit of celebration that has connected generations through music.
Set within the historic and imaginative surroundings of Körner’s Folly, the concert offers audiences a moment to pause amid the busy holiday season—to reflect, rejoice, and experience the enduring power of music to bring communities together.
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Doors to the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center open 45 minutes before each performance, giving you time to begin your evening by exploring artifacts from the Körner family while enjoying curated beverages and light refreshments. When you're ready, make your way across to the historic Körner's Folly house, where ushers will guide you to the performance space on the top floor.
Performances begin promptly at 6:00 PM for the first show and 7:15 PM for the second show. Please allow enough time to arrive, enjoy the Welcome Center, and make your way through the house before the performance begins. Ushers will be stationed throughout the venue to assist you and answer any questions along the way.