UGA Presents will host the return of the internationally acclaimed Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall. Their program, Quintet Revelations, spans centuries and styles.
Celebrating more than five decades of artistic excellence, CMS is renowned for bringing together some of the world’s finest chamber musicians in thoughtfully curated programs. The Athens performance features an all-star ensemble of CMS artists: pianist Wu Han, violinists Chad Hoopes and Richard Lin, violist Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, and cellist Dmitri Atapine. This concert is supported by Joan G. Fischer.
Wu Han, co-artistic director of CMS, is widely recognized for her dynamic career as a performer, recording artist, and arts leader, and was named Musical America’s Musician of the Year. Hoopes, a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, has appeared with many of the world’s leading orchestras and is known for his expressive and virtuosic playing. Lin, gold medalist of the 2018 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, has built an international reputation through performances across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Pájaro-van de Stadt, a founding member of the Dover Quartet, is celebrated for her richly expressive sound and award-winning chamber music career. Atapine, praised for his technical brilliance and musical depth, performs worldwide and is a frequent CMS collaborator and educator.
The evening’s program traces the evolution of chamber music from the elegance of the 18th century to the richness of the Romantic era. Works include Jean-Marie Leclair’s Sonata in E Major for Two Violins, Anton Arensky’s vibrant Piano Quintet in D Major, Giovanni Battista Viotti’s Duo in G Major, and Camille Saint-Saëns’s dramatic Piano Quintet in A Minor.
From the refined galant style of Leclair to the sweeping lyricism and structural innovation of Saint-Saëns, the program highlights the expressive possibilities of small ensemble performance. Arensky’s quintet, full of celebratory energy and inventive variations, and Viotti’s virtuosic yet conversational duo writing showcase the interplay and artistry that define chamber music at its highest level.
PERFORMANCE TALK
Join us for a free pre-performance talk by UGA musicologist Dr. Naomi Graber in Hodgson Concert Hall from 6:45-7:15 p.m.
TICKETS
Securing tickets for UGA Presents performances couldn’t be easier. There are three ways to choose from:
- Purchase tickets online 24/7 here.
- Call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at (706) 542-4400, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center Box Office, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (5 minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)
You may also create your own series of three or more performances (10% off). UGA Presents single tickets start at just $30 with promo code PAC30 and UGA student tickets are $15. Information about accessibility and venue amenities is available on the PAC website. Parking is free.
