“These men are phenomenal: as fresh as a blade of grass, tightly focused and keenly expressive.”—New York Times Chanticleer, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker and celebrated as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity....
Read MoreThe West-Eastern Divan Orchestra of Seville, Spain promotes coexistence and intercultural dialogue as an alternative to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It draws young musicians from countries in the Middle East with Egyptian, Iranian, Israeli, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, and Spanish heritage. The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, appearing Tues., Feb. 28 at...
Read More“As polished as it was passionate, matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.”—The Scotsman Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unites deep roots in Highland and island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of the band’s home base in Glasgow. The five talented multi-instrumentalists use the...
Read MoreThis is part of a series of monthly articles about people who support the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Meet Suzi Wong. She and her husband, Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English Jed Rasula, are supporting the Pavel Haas Quartet’s appearance in April and the Joshua Redman...
Read More“Strikingly virtuosic, immaculately tight, stylistically agile, and they know how to engage the audience with sincere, succinct and thoughtful comments about the music they perform.”—Boston Musical Intelligencer February is Black History Month, and UGA Presents marks the occasion with a performance by the diverse Imani Winds. They will perform...
Read More“To see and hear him play is to know that divine talent exists.”—WBGO Jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker has built a burgeoning career in a few short years. The former prodigy makes his Athens debut with his quintet Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Hodgson Concert Hall. Born in...
Read More“Nothing could overshadow the impassioned strength, heart, and commitment — and, to be sure, top-notch proficiency — offered by these dancers.” — Boston Globe Appalachian Spring is the signature ballet by legendary American choreographer Martha Graham, a slice of pioneer life set to an iconic score by Aaron Copland....
Read MoreThe UGA Performing Arts Center and the Athens Community Council on Aging are pleased to announce a new program providing free shuttle transportation for older Clarke County residents to select UGA Presents performances. This is funded by the Bobbi Meeler Sahm Award for Service and Outreach. Spring 2023 events:...
Read More“Aquila’s productions are beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.” — The New Yorker Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice has enthralled readers for more than two centuries. Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at UGA’s Fine Arts Theatre, the forward-looking Aquila Theatre Company will bring the novel...
Read MoreAs Ukraine defends itself from the relentless Russian invasion, one of its premiere cultural institutions is coming to Athens. The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Hodgson Concert Hall Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra, led by Ukranian-American conductor Theodore Kuchar, will perform Dvořák’s...
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