Most top-shelf composers create dozens, if not hundreds, of pieces in different genres — symphonies, operas, chamber works. Frederic Chopin was different, as he had a single-minded focus on the solo piano.
On Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at the UGA Performing Arts Center’s Ramsey Concert Hall, Yulianna Avdeeva, winner of the International Chopin Competition, will demonstrate why Chopin’s piano music continues to cast a spell on audiences after almost two centuries. Her all-Chopin recital explores a variety of genres, including a rarely performed smaller work (his last Prelude, Op.45) that many pianists overlook.
A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Steinway artist Avdeeva is the first prize winner of the 2010 International Chopin Piano Competition, which launched her to international fame. She plays with power, conviction and sensibility, winning over audiences around the world.
Avdeeva’s recent and upcoming orchestral highlights include Chopin with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century on tour in Japan, with Barcelona Symphony, and in her debut with the Chicago Symphony; Mozart with the Baltimore Symphony; Prokofiev with the Pittsburgh Symphony; and Beethoven with the Pacific Symphony.
This performance is supported by Murray and Dorris Tillman and Kenny Garbee-Bussure.
Three ways to get tickets
- Purchase tickets online at pac.uga.edu.
- Call the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (five-minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)
Audience members can create their own series of three or more performances for 10% off. UGA Presents single tickets start at just $25 with promo code PAC25, and UGA student tickets are $10. Parking is free.
To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.
