Renowned for her “ravishingly sweet” tone (Limelight), Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated violinist Anna Marie Williams has been described as “a glowing presence” (Boston Globe) and “truly amazing” (Fanfare Magazine) and as a "not-so-secret weapon" (Textura). Both a celebrated soloist and chamber musician, Ms. Williams’ performances have been lauded by The New York Times, BBC Radio 3, and the Boston Musical Intelligencer, among others, as “enthusiastic and artful,” “beautifully shaped” (Wall Street Journal), and filled with “energy and elegance.”

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Ms. Williams has performed at major venues across the United States and internationally, including Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Fisher Center at Bard College, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Rockport Celtic Festival, and prestigious halls in the UK, Japan, Finland, Serbia, the Netherlands, and Spain. Her recent solo engagements include the world premiere of Robert Paterson’s Summit under the baton of Joann Falletta, with additional performances with ensembles such as the Mostly Modern Orchestra, Virginia Commonwealth Symphony, California Chamber Orchestra, and the San Diego State University Symphony.

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As the founding violinist of the critically acclaimed and two-time GRAMMY nominated Neave Trio, Ms. Williams has toured with the ensemble on stages around the world. Recognized as “a consummate ensemble” (Palm Beach Daily News) with “bright and radiant music-making” (WQXR), the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Neave Trio has become known for its dedication to both classic and underrepresented works. Limelight describes Neave Trio as having “earned themselves a place at chamber music’s top table through a combination of technical excellence, musical probity and intelligent and involving programming.”

Signed to Chandos Records as Exclusive Recording Artists, the Neave Trio’s discography reflects their commitment to exploring new artistic ground, with each release earning both audience and critical acclaim.​

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The Neave Trio’s latest album, La Mer, released in 2025 on Chandos Records, was praised by The Strad as “beguiling,” noting that “the playing is as idiomatic as it is virtuosic.” Prior to La Mer, the trio released Rooted in July 2024, featuring works centered around folk music by composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Bedřich Smetana, Joseph Suk, and Frank Martin. Rooted was selected as one of Apple Music’s "10 Classical Albums You Must Hear This Month." A Room of Her Own was released in February 2024 to wide international acclaim. The Times included it in their roundup of “the best albums of 2024 so far,” praising it as “a richly rewarding disc,” and The Strad lauded its “illustrious performances,” while Stereophile called it “a must.” In 2022, the Neave Trio released Musical Remembrances, which earned a GRAMMY® nomination in the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble category. Their earlier acclaimed recordings include Her Voice (Chandos, 2019), Celebrating Piazzolla (Azica, 2018), French Moments (Chandos, 2018), and their debut, American Moments (Chandos, 2016).Their subsequent releases, A Room of Her Own and Rooted, continued to garner critical acclaim. Rooted was named Limelight’s Recording of the Month, and both albums earned spots on multiple “Best of the Year” lists, including The Times. With a continually expanding discography, the Neave Trio remains at the forefront of contemporary chamber music, both for their distinctive sound and their bold, genre-spanning programming.

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Ms. Williams is passionate about collaboration across artistic disciplines, creating immersive, multidisciplinary experiences that connect music with dance, visual art, film, and architecture. Her projects reflect a commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional performance, using music as a bridge between different forms of artistic expression. Most recent collaborations include Rising, which is a meditation on rising temperatures and sea levels in conjunction with humanity’s rising awareness of our connection to and dependence on the Earth’s oceans, crafted alongside Pigeonwing Dance, composer Robert Sirota, and choreographer Gabrielle Lamb. Additional premieres include Jennifer Higdon's "Vast Palette" (commissoned by Neave Trio and Chamber Music Society of Utica),  Robert Paterson’s Triple Concerto with the Mostly Modern Orchestra under the direction of JoAnn Falletta; D-Cell: an Exhibition & Durational Performance, conceived and directed by multi-disciplinary visual artist David Michalek. Her work with choreographer Richard Colton and the MIT School of Architecture Design blended classical and contemporary influences, merging live music and dance with architectural projections to craft a dynamic performance environment.

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Ms. Williams’ ongoing partnerships with filmmakers and projection artists, such as Amanda Alvarez and Ryan Brady, have led to innovative fusions of live music and multimedia, creating performances that blur the lines between concert and visual experience. Her collaboration with Blythe Barton Dance explores the intersections of classical music and modern dance.

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In 2022, Ms. Williams and the Neave Trio premiered Gathering Light, an immersive work combining Ravel’s music with visual projections by Harvard professor Sharon Harper. This piece, which explores the interplay of light, sound, and imagery, reflects Ms. Williams’ and Neave Trio’s dedication to creating experiences that engage audiences in new and unexpected ways.​

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Ms. Williams is currently an Assistant Professor of Violin at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she also serves on the chamber music faculty. She has, with Neave Trio, held residencies at esteemed institutions and festivals, the Mostly Modern Festival, Longy School of Music of Bard College, and the Banff Centre. Neave Trio currently serves as the inaugural ensemble in residence at the Virginia Commonwealth University.