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The Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series has announced the return of the Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series for its 10th year, featuring an exceptional lineup of performances that promise to captivate audiences across the Outer Banks.

This year, the series welcomes Metropolitan Opera singer Tshombe Selby, who will join the Surf and Sounds Piano Quintet for two special performances. The first performance will take place on Tuesday, August 20 in Southern Shores, but all seats have already been reserved. For those who missed out, the same program will be presented on Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head.

In addition to these performances, the Surf and Sounds String Quartet will return to Buxton on Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m. The program includes a piece by acclaimed North Carolina composer Caroline Shaw, alongside works by classical masters Haydn and Debussy. With the support of DareArts, the String Quartet will also perform at the recently restored Pioneer Theater in Manteo on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m., presenting the same program.

All performances in Nags Head, Buxton and Manteo are free and open to the public. No tickets are required, but donations are welcomed and will help support the ongoing work of the Bryan Cultural Series.

The performers:

Tshombe Selby is a proud native of Manteo. His musical journey began at the age of 5 when he joined his church’s youth choir. By 15, he was the minister of music at his church, having taught himself to play the piano and performed at numerous community events. Selby holds a bachelor of arts degree in music performance from Elizabeth City State University, where he excelled as a tenor soloist and choir president. His opera career took flight with an apprenticeship at the New York Opera Studio, leading to performances at Carnegie Hall and with opera companies worldwide. He continues to champion social justice causes, lending his voice to the Poor People’s Campaign and other initiatives. He currently studies voice with Carol Castel and coaches with professionals from the Metropolitan Opera and The Juilliard School.

Surf and Sounds Piano Quintet:

• Katie Hyun, violin
• Siwoo Kim, violin
• Luke Fleming, viola
• Jake Fowler, cello
• Amanda Halstead, piano

Surf and Sounds String Quartet:

• Siwoo Kim, violin
• Katie Hyun, violin
• Luke Fleming, viola
• Jake Fowler, cello

Founder of the Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series, Jake Fowler’s career includes tenured positions with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and international tours with the Shen Yun Performing Arts Orchestra.

An Astral Artists’ 2016 National Auditions winner, Katie Hyun is known for her versatility and passion for social justice through music. She is the founder and director of Quodlibet Ensemble.

Described by The New York Times as “incisive” and “compelling,” Siwoo Kim is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, and co-founder of VIVO Music Festival.

Praised for his “glowing refinement” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Luke Fleming is the founding artistic director of the Manhattan Chamber Players and Crescent City Chamber Music Festival.

An active soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Amanda Halstead collaborates with prestigious ensembles such as the National Symphony and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. She is also a dedicated music educator.

TowneBank of Currituck, OBX Chevrolet Buick, Ramada Plaza Hotel of Kill Devil Hills, and Hilton Garden Inn of Kitty Hawk provide substantial support for this cultural offering of events.

For more information, go to bryanculturalseries.org.

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