Schwartz Center Announces 2011-2012 Candler Concert Season

The  at announced the 2011-2012 Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series this week.

The seven act series includes a variety of musical acts including Grammy winner Hilary Hahn and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Here's more information on each performance, courtesy of the Schwartz Center.

Hilary Hahn, violin
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Recently named "Gramophone" magazine's Artist of the Year, Hahn is a two-time Grammy–winning soloist celebrated for her probing interpretations, technical assurance, and compelling stage presence. She will be joined by Ukrainian-born Valentina Lisitsa on the piano. Watch the video

Schola Cantorum de Venezuela (SCV)
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
SCV, Venezuela's renowned choral society, has a repertoire of more than 50 major symphonic-choral works and is beloved by many highly acclaimed conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, Gustavo Dudamel, Helmuth Rilling, and Robert Spano. Watch the video

Kronos Quartet with Alim & Fargana Qasimov and Homayun Sakhi
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
A bold collaboration between America's premier new music quartet, Azerbaijan's best-loved traditional singer, and the leading Afghan rubâb player of his generation. Watch the video

Abraham.in.Motion, "The Radio Show" 
Feb. 23 to 25, 2012
Kyle Abraham and his company, Abraham.in.Motion, delve into identity and personal history in "The Radio Show." Creating an abstract narrative around the loss of communication, Abraham investigates the effects of the abrupt discontinuation of a radio station on a community and the lingering effects of Alzheimer's and aphasia on a family. Visit the website

Christopher O'Riley, piano
Friday, March 2, 2012
As host of the popular NPR music program, "From the Top," O'Riley is well-known for his eloquent and compelling musings on music and popular culture. His Emory performance will feature Bach, Chopin, and his rich piano interpretations of Nirvana, Radiohead and other alt-rock.Watch the video

Dawn Upshaw, soprano
Friday, April 6, 2012
Joining a rare natural warmth with a fierce commitment to the transforming communicative power of music, Dawn Upshaw has achieved worldwide celebrity as a singer of opera and concert repertoire ranging from the sacred works of Bach to the freshest sounds of today. Visit the website

Australian Chamber Orchestra
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Internationally renowned for inspired programming and the rapturous response of audiences and critics, the Australian Chamber Orchestra moves hearts and stimulates minds with repertoire spanning six centuries and a virtuosity and energy unmatched by other ensembles. Watch the video

Concert subscription packages are on sale now. For details, call the Arts at Emory box office at 404-727-5050 or download a subscription form. Public single tickets are on sale Sept. 9.