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UGA Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHOIRS Over 300 UGA students performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ "Dona Nobis Pacem," which is a call to end all war written from Latin texts, Walt Whitman poetry, a political speech and portions of the Bible.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE "Remixes & Mashups" features a variety of pieces including Holst's "Suite in E-flat," Steven Bryant's “Suite Dream,” Gershwin's “Preludes,” Bach's “Menuet and Gigue” and Grantham’s “JS Dances.”
Jakub Józef Orliński
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. pac.uga.edu
JAKUB JÓZEF ORLIŃSKI The Polish countertenor and ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro showcase rarely performed works from the 16th and 17th centuries by Monteverdi, Caccini, Frescobaldi, Cavalli, Strozzi and others. A pre-performance talk will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 2:15 p.m.
Danish String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
DANISH STRING QUARTET The ensemble presents cornerstones of the quartet repertoire as well as its own colorful folk song arrangements. Pre-performance talk by Theresa Chafin held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
African American Choral Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This year's spring concert celebrates UGA associate professor of music Gregory S. Broughton's 35th anniversary as director.
Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY & SYMPHONIC BAND Tonight's program includes the consortium premiere of "Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly" by UGA faculty Peter Van Zandt Lane.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–70. pac.uga.edu
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Vibrant and versatile women-led, African-American vocal ensemble that incorporates blues, spirituals and gospel music into its sound.
Chinese Music Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ensemble performing folk, classical and contemporary music of China on instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa and yangqin.
Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
JORDI SAVALL Spanish conducter, composer, viol player and researcher of early music. A pre-performance talk will be held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
HESPÈRION XXI International early music ensemble directed by Jordi Savall.
Don Gillespie Memorial Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDon Gillespie Memorial Concert. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Performing 20th-century masterworks to celebrate the life of UGA School of Music graduate and music publisher Don Gillespie.
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15–17. pac.uga.edu
AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "From the New World" features works by Dvorák including the Carnivale overture, American Suite and Symphony No. 9.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Sinfonietta performing the work of Ingolf Dahl, a prominent German-Jewish composer in Hollywood during the golden age of film.
Concert Band, University Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONCERT BAND Ensemble made up of UGA's most talented non-music majors.
UNIVERSITY BAND Open enrollment ensemble that provides fellowship and creative self-expression through large concert band performances.
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (students and children), $15. pac.uga.edu
ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This orchestra, which was founded at the world-renowned Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory by UGA Professor of Violin Levon Ambartsumian, will be performing a romantic program including “Souvenir de Florence."
Takács Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
TAKÁCS QUARTET The world-renowned quartet, in collaboration with piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin, performs Hugo Wolf's "Italian Serenade," Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81" and Florence Price's "Piano Quintet in A Minor."
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States
UGA Humanities Festival. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
HODGSON SINGERS Celebrating the chemistry between poetry and vocal music, the program "The Poet Sings" features selections by Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, John Corigliano and others. Tonight's performance spotlights UGA voice faculty Elizabeth Johnson Knight as a mezzo-soprano soloist.
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35–70. pac.uga.edu
MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER German crooner who revives classic songs of the 1920s and '30s with a dozen-member ensemble blending elements of cabaret, jazz and pop.
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND This spring festival includes "Shenandoah" by Steven Verhelst, "Nobody Does It Better" by Marvin Hamlisch, "Quicksilver" by Peter Graham and more.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South African music group that sings in the traditional isicathamiya style, combining the complex rhythms and harmonies of Zulu music with gospel sentiments.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South African music group that sings in the traditional isicathamiya style, combining the complex rhythms and harmonies of Zulu music with gospel sentiments.
Happy Birthday Anton Bruckner
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTON BRUCKNER Celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of the great Austrian composer known for his symphonies and sacred music.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "Deconstructed and Reimagined" includes "SEER" by Erik Santos, featuring UGA Voice Faculty Gregory Broughton, and "Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble" by Ingolf Dahl, performed by Concerto Competition winner Michael Chapa.
The Doo Wop Project
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
THE DOO WOP PROJECT Stars from Broadway hits trace the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sounds of street corner harmonies to today's biggest radio hits. A pre-performance talk by Stephen Valdez will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA The Philharmonia offers an outlet for all string players at UGA.
UGA Student Chamber Music Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
UGA STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC GALA The Bulldog Brass Society, Southern Wind Quintet, Hodgson String Quartet, Mixed Media Sax Quartet and Viola Choir and other ensembles will perform traditional and contemporary chamber works.
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC BAND Featuring the world premiere of "Aileron" by UGA faculty James Naigus, "Angels in the Architecture" by Frank Ticheli, "Big City Lights" by Marie A. Douglas and more.
University Chorus, UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, UGA Choral Project
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY CHORUS Presenting the program "Love and Laughter."
UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Awakening" features new works for voices and instruments by living composers.
Apollon Musagète Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $30–50. pac.uga.edu
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET Internationally renowned Polish quartet that delivers elegant performances with wide tonal palettes and dynamic ranges.
Brad Mehldau
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $35–55. pac.uga.edu
BRAD MEHLDAU Grammy Award-winner and contemporary jazz pianist who balances improvisation and original compositions with reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters.
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily Concert. 10 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–90. pac.uga.edu
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will join UGA Presents' Artist in Focus Isata Kanneh-Mason for a performance of Clara Schumann's dramatic piano concerto, Mendelssohn's The Hebrides and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
Concerto Competition Winners with the UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID). $20. music.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS WITH THE UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA This year’s winners are Michael Chapa, saxophone; Bailey Hume, clarinet; Min-Chen Lee, piano; Sean Smith, violin; Aly Soriano, piano; and Xiaoqian Sun, piano.
Dover Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35–55. pac.uga.edu
DOVER QUARTET Grammy-nominated string ensemble performs a quartet by Florence Price along with selections by Haydn and Shostakovich.
Balsam Range
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu
BALSAM RANGE Traditional bluegrass band from western North Carolina with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, dobro and guitar. Tonight's performance includes well-known hits and holiday favorites.
Classic City Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND Classic Christmas works by Mel Torme, Leroy Anderson and Vince Guaraldi.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–85. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The orchestra joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus to perform a portion of Handel's Messiah.
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $12. pac.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS The program "A Spirit of Hope" includes songs for the holidays.
The Tallis Scholars
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
THE TALLIS SCHOLARS British choral ensemble playing 16th century Renaissance music examining the Christmas story from the viewpoint of the shepherds who visited the manger. A pre-performance lecture will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Ramsey Hall.
A Celtic Family Christmas
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY The award-winning Canadian fiddle virtuosos will perform an intimate Christmas concert with their children.
Athens Choral Society
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The chorus and orchestra will perform familiar carols and works by Randol Bass and Bob Chilcott in the program "Christmas Ornaments."
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the UGA School of Music perform kick off the holiday season.
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the UGA School of Music perform kick off the holiday season.