Ensemble Series: Choirs

University of Georgia Jazz Ensembles present a free concert.

This concert joins the celebrations of America250 with works from composers including John Williams, John Philip Sousa, William Grant Still, Michele Fernández, and Adam Schoenberg.

The Latin American Ensemble presents a free concert.

University of Georgia Wind Ensemble: Chamber Winds present a free concert.

The University of Georgia Chinese Music Ensemble presents a free concert.

UGA Guitar Studio Ensembles present a free concert.

This Athens tradition is the best way to start the holiday season. Before tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, join the audience for a cornucopia of seasonal joy through music presented by a wide variety of our student and faculty ensembles.

This Athens tradition is the best way to start the holiday season. Before tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, join the audience for a cornucopia of seasonal joy through music presented by a wide variety of our student and faculty ensembles.

The UGA String Area presents free chamber ensemble recitals.

The University of Georgia African American Choral Ensemble presents a free concert.

The UGA String Areas presents chamber ensemble recitals.

The UGA Wind Ensemble Chamber Groups present a free concert.

Hailed as a “creator of myths with Houdini-like skills” (Sydney Morning Herald), Sandeep Das is among the world’s foremost Indian tabla virtuosos. He made his debut at age 17 alongside legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, launching an international career that spans more than three decades. Over the years, he has collaborated with leading artists and ensembles across the globe, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble—of which he has been a core member for more than 20 years. Shastriya Sangeet, the classical music of the Indian subcontinent, is renowned for its soul-stirring emotion, highly-developed melodic system (Raga), virtuosic improvisations, complex rhythms, and philosophical depth. It is both a modern, living tradition and an icon of the ancient world, stemming from more than 4,000 years of innovation and cultivation. Raga, Rhythm, and Rasa explores the emotional sentiments of Indian Classical Music known as the Navarasa. From the heroism of Veer Rasa to the sweet romance of Sringara, a mesmerizing dialogue of exotic rhythms, intricate compositions, expressive phrasing, spontaneous improvisations, and joyful folk melodies will unfold. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Sandeep Das in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 6:45-7:10 p.m.

Monteverdi Choir English Baroque Soloists Masaaki Suzuki, conductor For more than 60 years, the Monteverdi Choir has been celebrated as one of the world’s most distinguished and influential choral ensembles. Renowned for its exceptional technique and commitment to historically informed performance, the choir brings striking clarity, immediacy, and dramatic intensity to every appearance. The English Baroque Soloists, among the U.K.’s most revered periodinstrument ensembles, are equally acclaimed for their innovation and for continually reshaping audiences’ expectations of Baroque performance. Founded by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, both ensembles have earned international recognition and numerous awards for their artistry and scholarship. In their UGA Presents debut, these legendary forces take on J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion—a monumental sacred oratorio of profound emotional depth and one of the most ambitious and transcendent choral works ever written. Please make note of the early start time of this performance.

The Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet continues to affirm its place among the world’s finest ensembles. Celebrated for the palpable joy they bring to listeners, the quartet has become one of the most sought-after groups on today’s classical stages. They return to Athens with a thoughtfully curated program pairing seasoned masterworks with Scandinavian folk tunes. The result is a seamless tapestry of classical precision and folk-inspired spontaneity. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Theresa Chapin in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 6:45-7:15 p.m.

¡Viva el mariachi! Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Mariachi Herencia de México reimagines traditional mariachi while honoring its roots and shaping its future. Blending cultural pride with innovation, the Chicago-born ensemble delivers electrifying performances that celebrate Mexican music and heritage. Originating from traditions in Guadalajara and Mexico City, the ever-evolving genre finds new life through this 14-member bicultural group. With six acclaimed albums and multiple chart-toppers, the band has toured across North America, earning widespread recognition and inspiring a new generation of mariachi musicians.

Curated by legendary fiddler Martin Hayes (The Gloaming, The Common Ground Ensemble), An Irish Celebration is an evocative journey through the many strands of Irish traditional and folk music, brought vividly to life by an exceptional cast of collaborators. At the heart of the evening is the Martin Hayes Quartet, whose expressive, boundary pushing approach has redefined Irish traditional music for contemporary audiences. They are joined by acclaimed Indian pianist Utsav Lal and the luminous Irish folk duo Ye Vagabonds, with musician Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, dancer Edwina Guckian, and prolific Irish poet Paula Meehan. This unique program celebrates both the depth of Ireland’s musical heritage and its enduring dialogue with American traditions. Through a seamless blend of solo performance, intimate collaboration, and expansive ensemble playing, the concert traces the emotional range and evolving spirit of this music, at once ancient and new.

Directed by composition faculty Peter Van Zandt Lane, the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble will offer various perspectives on contemporary song, blending vocal and instrumental performance with works created by living composers.