UGA Presents welcomes pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason back to Hodgson Concert Hall for a solo recital March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Known for her poetic insight, technical command and adventurous programming, Kanneh-Mason brings a radiant and compelling program that spans beloved masterworks and vibrant contemporary music.
The evening features two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most prominent solo works: the atmospheric Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 (“Moonlight”) and the monumental Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 (“Waldstein”). Balancing these pillars of the repertoire is the virtuosic intensity of “Gaspard de la nuit” by Maurice Ravel, alongside two recent pieces — “Nocturne” and “Halo” — by Bulgarian-British composer Dobrinka Tabakova.
Kanneh-Mason, who was the UGA Presents Artist in Focus during the 2023-24 season, is widely admired for her eclectic and intellectually curious recital programs. Her repertoire ranges from Haydn and Mozart to Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Gershwin and beyond. Equally at home as a concerto soloist, she has appeared with major orchestras worldwide in works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff.
A Decca Classics recording artist, Kanneh-Mason has released four solo albums, most recently “Mendelssohn” (2024), which brings renewed attention to both Felix Mendelssohn and his sister Fanny Mendelssohn. Her honors include the Leonard Bernstein Award from the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and an Opus Klassik Award for Best Young Artist.
This performance replaces a scheduled duo recital by Kanneh-Mason and her brother Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a cellist who is recovering from a finger injury. Tickets for the duo recital are valid for this solo recital. This performance is supported by Greg and Pamela Mitsoff.
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 $30 with promo code PAC30, and UGA student tickets are $15.
Information about accessibility and venue amenities is available on the PAC website. Parking is free.
To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.