Avdeeva strikes chords with precision, every note perfectly tempered. Her pacing is born of intelligent feeling and clarity of thought, and her ability to finesse Chopin’s inner voices puts many to shame.”—The Guardian

On Sunday, January 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.

YULIANNA AVDEEVA

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.

Chamber music highlights of her 2024-25 season include Schnittke’s Quintet, with members of the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival; Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and Strings, and Concerto Grosso No. 6, with Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica; and a trio tour across Europe with Julia Fischer and Daniel Müller-Schott. 

An artist with a substantial discography, Avdeeva released Resilience in 2023, featuring music by Szpilman, Weinberg, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev — composers who endured in times of great political instability. Avdeeva’s latest album, Voyage, released in September 2024, features the late works of Chopin (both on Pentatone).

In late 2023, Avdeeva launched #YuliannasMusicalDialogues, an engaging online initiative that provides an open space for her followers and aficionados of the art of the piano to share their passion for music. Her #AvdeevaBachProject, during the Covid-19 lockdown, gained over half a million views.

Polonaise-Fantaisie op. 61

Barcarolle op. 60

Prelude in C-sharp minor op. 45

Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor op. 39

Andante spianato et Grand Polonaise brilliante op. 22

Nocturne B in major op. 62, No 1

Sonata No. 3 in B minor op. 58

BUYING TICKETS IS EASY

Securing tickets for UGA Presents performances couldn’t be easier. There are three ways to choose from:

1. Purchase tickets online 24/7 at pac.uga.edu.

2. Call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at (706) 542-4400, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

3. Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center Box Office, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (5 minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)

You may also create your own series of three or more performances (10% off). UGA Presents single tickets start at just $25 with promo code PAC25 and UGA student tickets are $10.

Parking is free.