The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center's recently released 2015-16 schedule includes an increased presence for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
The ASO will make four appearances at the Athens facility, opening its 20th season on Sept. 20 with a performance of Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. Music director Robert Spano will conduct the concert, featuring the Hodgson Hall debut of the 200-voice Atlanta Symphony Chorus. An April 27, 2016 concert will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of ASO maestro Robert Shaw.
Credit: hpousner
Credit: hpousner
In its role as orchestra-in-residence, the ASO will offer educational programs for UGA students and area schoolchildren.
The Performing Arts Center also will expand its relationship with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, which will perform in Athens six times. Accomplished pianist Spano will join the Chamber Music Society in a Feb. 11, 2016 program showcasing famous piano compositions.
Other highlights include the Knights chamber orchestra with violinist Gil Shaham (Feb. 21, 2016), Sir James Galway returning with his International Flute Festival
(April 10, 2016) and the Hodgson Hall debut of singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash (April 16, 2016).
Subscriptions are available, with single tickets on sale Aug. 24: 1-888-289-8497, pac.uga.edu.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2015-16 SEASON BY SERIES
Opening Concert (on Masterworks and Classics series)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Atlanta Symphony Chorus (Sept. 20)
Masterworks
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Nov. 8)
Munich Symphony Orchestra with Romeros Guitar Quartet (Nov. 15)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Feb. 7, 2016)
Venice Baroque Orchestra (April 12, 2016)
Credit: hpousner
Credit: hpousner
Classics
The King’s Singers (Nov. 9)
State Ballet Theatre of Russia - Tchaikovsky Spectacular (Jan. 11-12, 2016)
The Knights with violinist Gil Shaham (Feb. 21, 2016)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Atlanta Symphony Chorus (April 27, 2016)
Masterworks and Classics Special Concert
Sir James Galway (April 10, 2016)
Franklin College Chamber Music Series
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
David Finckel, Cello and Wu Han, Piano – Payne Memorial Concert (Oct. 4)
Baroque Collection (Oct. 22)
Classical Celebration - Orion String Quartet (Nov. 19)
Romantic Masterworks (Jan. 28, 2016)
Pianos/Pianists - Alessio Bax, Robert Spano and Wu Han (Feb. 11, 2016)
Glorious Sextets (April 24, 2016)
Recitals in Ramsey
Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, Principal Flute, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (Oct. 18)
Gilles Vonsattel, Piano (Jan. 19, 2016)
Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic Orchestra (March 21, 2016)
David Chan, Concertmaster, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (April 3, 2016)
Celebrity Evenings
Jim Brickman – Comfort and Joy. Special guests: Georgia Children’s Chorus (Dec. 8)
Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell (Feb. 16, 2016)
Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn (March 22, 2016)
Rosanne Cash (April 16, 2016)
Credit: hpousner
Credit: hpousner
Show Biz
The Julian Bliss Septet - A Tribute to Benny Goodman (Feb. 8, 2016)
The Hollywood Concert Orchestra - A Night at the Oscars (Feb. 14, 2016)
Salzburg Marionette Theatre - The Sound of Music (March 14, 2016)
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra (March 16, 2016)
Rockapella (April 1, 2016)
Celebrity Evenings and Show Biz Bonus Show
The Second City (Jan. 25-26, 2016)
Special Events
The Nutcracker – State Ballet Theatre of Russia (Dec. 19-20)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – New Year’s Eve Concert (Dec. 31)
Disney Fantasia – Live in Concert (March 1, 2016)
