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Virtuoso Violinist Benjamin Beilman Returns to Athens March 30

“Poised and monstrously talented.”—Philadelphia Inquirer Benjamin Beilman is one of the leading violinists of his generation. He has won international praise for his passionate performances and deep, rich tone, which the Washington […]

“Why I Give” – Friends of Jane King

This is part of a recurring series of articles about the people who support the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Meet the Friends of Jane King. She and her […]

Acclaimed Sitarist Anoushka Shankar Returns to Hodgson Concert Hall March 20

“Shankar is firmly established as the 21st century’s most innovative sitar player.”—Pitchfork Anoushka Shankar is a sitar player who has blossomed beyond being a prodigy from a famous family. Her […]

French Baroque Ensemble Les Arts Florissants Plays The Four Seasons March 15

The renowned Baroque music ensemble Les Arts Florissants (LAF) presents a 21-city North American tour marking the 300th anniversary of Antonio Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons. The tour is led by […]

Jazz Pianist Jason Moran Makes UGA Presents Debut with Ellington Program

Pianist and composer Jason Moran — Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz and MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winner — is among the foremost jazz musicians working today. He makes his UGA Presents […]

Eighth Blackbird Collaborates with the UGA Wind Ensemble Feb. 20

Eighth Blackbird is a four-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary music group that has been hailed as “one of the smartest, most dynamic ensembles on the planet” (Chicago Tribune). The group’s UGA […]

“Why I Give” – Pinnacle Bank

This is part of a recurring series of articles about the people who support the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Meet Anna G. Jones, senior vice president and marketing […]

New York Philharmonic String Quartet Returns to Hodgson Concert Hall Feb. 16

“This quartet offered up some of the most beautiful playing I’ve heard.”—Reading Eagle The four leading string players of one of America’s leading orchestras perform at Hodgson Concert Hall Sunday, […]

The King’s Singers Return to Hodgson Concert Hall on Valentine’s Day

Who doesn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with The King’s Singers? This British ensemble has set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for more […]

Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax To Play Recital For UGA Presents Feb. 2

Two of classical music’s leading instrumentalists have been to Athens before, but never as recital partners. Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Emanuel Ax will […]