Events for December 2024
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Tetzlaff Quartet
Tetzlaff Quartet
“Supremely lyrical, exactingly detailed playing combined with impeccable balance and unanimity, resulting in an overwhelming performance.”—New York Times It’s always a pleasure to welcome a lauded, seasoned string quartet to Athens for the first time, and the performance by this German ensemble promises to become an instant favorite with its “superlative technique and invigorating intensity” […]
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“…and the mountains rising nowhere…”
“…and the mountains rising nowhere…”
“... and The Mountains Rising Nowhere” was written by Joseph Schwantner for Donald Hunsberger and the Eastman Wind Ensemble with the aid of a Composer Fellowship Grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts. It was based on a poem by Carol Adler. This and other pieces, including Rise by Adam Schoenberg, evoking complex […]
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Anda Union
Anda Union
“Their gloriously atmospheric songs are based on melodies that are as memorable and accessible as any great Western folk songs, and they deserve success well beyond their homeland.”—Guardian The oral culture of the Mongols has been passed down from generation to generation in story, music, and song. Anda Union sings their history as a fascinatingly […]
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Anda Union
Anda Union
What is it?: Traditional music from Inner Mongolia, China. The oral culture of the Mongols has been passed down from generation to generation in story, music, and song. Anda Union sings their history as a fascinatingly addictive combination of Mongolian musical styles representing their diverse ethnic nomadic cultures. Combining throat singing and long song with […]
“All Classical: Mozart and Haydn”
“All Classical: Mozart and Haydn”
The “Classical” period in music directly followed the Baroque. This concert features two composers who were quintessential in creating the sound known today as Classical music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a short-lived but prolific composer, creating over 800 works. Franz Joseph Haydn is considered instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string […]
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CANCELED: Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion
CANCELED: Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Zakir Hussain (9 March 1951 – 15 December 2024). Arguably one of the greatest musicians of all time, the multi-Grammy Award winner was also an exceptionally gracious, humble and beautiful human being. It has been an honor to present him in […]
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor Anna Geniushene, piano
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor Anna Geniushene, piano
“The most elegant and articulate words fail to do justice to Stutzmann’s performance. She is a consummate rock star on the podium. With her precise, yet large and wild articulations, she doesn’t ‘conduct’ so much as she seizes the full potential of every note and wrenches it loose from the silence that preceded it.”—ArtsATL Experience […]
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Thursday Scholarship Series: “Music and Dance”
Thursday Scholarship Series: “Music and Dance”
ARCO Chamber Orchestra and the UGA Dance Ensemble, directed Levon Ambartsumian and Lisa Fusillo respectively, collaborate to create an evening highlighting the intricate relationship between music and dance. The program will feature music by Telemann, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Piazzolla, Schnittke, and Khachaturian. Professor of flute Angela Jones-Reus will be a featured soloist. This stunning performance is […]
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Brandon Patrick George, flute Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord
Brandon Patrick George, flute Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord
“Brandon Patrick George is a flutist who has gained much attention and accolades with his virtuosity and gorgeous round flute tone.”—Sound in Review “Esfahani’s towering musicianship . . . would have convinced any sceptic that notwithstanding its limitation in volume and dynamics, the harpsichord can produce an exciting range of sounds that shows off Bach’s […]
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University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs Closing Concert
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs Closing Concert
There is nothing quite like the power of more than three hundred student musicians collaborating on a single concert. The University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra is joined by the UGA Hodgson Singers, University Chorus, UGA Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs, as well as talented student and faculty soloists. This concert has sold out the past […]
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Renée Fleming: Music & Mind
Renée Fleming: Music & Mind
Five-time Grammy Award winner and world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming is a World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health and a leading advocate for the study of the powerful impacts of the arts and aesthetic experiences on human health. As part of her visit to UGA, she will present Music & Mind, a panel […]
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Renée Fleming Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
Renée Fleming Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
“Fleming’s voice floats and blooms with its customary beauty.”—The New Yorker Renée Fleming is one of the most highly acclaimed singers of our day, regularly performing on the stages of the world’s great opera houses and concert halls. A 2023 Kennedy Center Honoree, winner of five Grammy Awards, and recipient of the U.S. National Medal […]
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Jerusalem Quartet
Jerusalem Quartet
“Passion, precision, warmth, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet.” —Times of London The Jerusalem Quartet is highly regarded for its warm, full sound as well as its command of a wide-ranging repertoire and stunning depth of expression. The ensemble’s signature style maintains a balance between individual interpretation and […]
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