Gaita! Featuring members Caracas Trio joined by special guests, this joyful holiday program brings the spirit of Venezuelan gaita to Moynihan. Blending Afro-Venezuelan rhythms, jazz improvisation, and rich folk traditions, the ensemble creates a vibrant celebration rooted in the sounds of the season.

Friends since the age of 10, Rachel Handman (violin) and Keve Wilson (oboe) lead the Big Apple Band — a joyful ensemble of Broadway musicians who bring music from around the world to life. This lively oboe-violin-guitar-bass-drums combo blends Irish jigs with Venezuelan joropos, Brazilian samba with Persian folk, and more. For the holidays, they […]

Simón Gómez Villegas (they/all) is a captivating performer and composer hailing from Bogotá, Colombia. Blending musical theatre, indie pop, and Americana Shakespeare, Simón "transforms the mundane into magic". At Moynihan for the holidays, Simón will share festive favorites— sprinkled with storytelling, soul, and seasonal sparkle. Expect nostalgia, warmth, and plenty of moments to lift your […]

Sing for Hope presents Sing Harlem, the breakout musical group from the Mama Foundation for the Arts. This highly respected and influential choir will light up the season with classic holiday songs that are sure to fill audiences with joy and festive spirit.

Adam Narimatsu is an NYC pianist whose December performances blend holiday favorites with New Orleans blues, classical interpretations, boogie-woogie, and stride piano. A longtime winter performer at the Empire State Building’s holiday celebrations, Adam brings his signature warmth and joyful piano traditions to Moynihan this season.