Itzhak Perlman And More Set for 2025-2026 Candler Concert Series Lineup At The Schwartz Center

The 2025–2026 concert season at Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts will be a celebration of timeless excellence with the legendary violin mastery of Itzhak Perlman, the Sphinx Virtuosi with cellist Sterling Elliott, the groundbreaking originality of organist Cameron Carpenter, and the classic virtuosity of pianist Víkingur  Ólafsson. 

Thought-provoking collaborations also shine this season as the rhythms of Third Coast  Percussion combine with the tabla artistry of Zakir Hussain's protégé, Salar Nader; the  commanding presence of mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges is featured with Catalyst Quartet and pianist Terrence Wilson; and the dynamic fusion of jazz and classical tradition meet as  the Harlem Quartet joins forces with renowned Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán.  

The Schwartz Center again brings renowned artists to Emory's campus through the Schwartz  Artist-in-Residence program, including the time-honored tradition of Emory Jazz Fest with  the Gary Motley Trio. The Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program includes lectures,  demonstrations, and master classes—providing Emory and the community opportunities for  meaningful contact with artists from around the world. 

The eight-concert subscription and build-your-own ticket package will be available at  7 p.m. on Friday, February 28. Single tickets to all concerts go on sale Monday, August 4.  For more information visit schwartz.emory.edu or call 404.727.5050. 

2025–2026 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Concert Season: 

Harlem Quartet featuring Aldo López-Gavilán, piano  

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. 

Acclaimed for its dynamic performances and fresh approach to classical music, the Grammy  Award–winning Harlem Quartet is joined by Cuban pianist and composer Aldo López Gavilán for a mesmerizing combination of classical perfection and virtuoso jazz featuring  Schumann's beloved Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, followed by a journey through Cuba's  myriad musical traditions with works by López-Gavilán. 

Murmurs in Time 

Third Coast Percussion and Salar Nader, tabla  

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. 

The late Zakir Hussain composed this new work to combine the beauty and complexity of  Hindustani classical music with the singular sound world of this Grammy Award–winning  percussion ensemble. Salar Nader—tabla virtuoso and protégé of Hussain—will perform  with Third Coast Percussion in honor of the composer's profound legacy. 

Cameron Carpenter, organ 

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. 

Experience J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations and Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in  ground-breaking arrangements by organist and composer Cameron Carpenter. Hailed as  "extravagantly talented" by the New York Times, Carpenter is the first organist ever to be  nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. 

Vikingur Ólafsson, piano  

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. 

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has captured the public and critical imagination with  profound musicianship and visionary programs. The 2025 Grammy Award–winner makes his  Schwartz Center debut with a program of Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms centered around  Beethoven's exquisite Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, op. 109. 

Emory Jazz Fest 

Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Program 

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. 

The annual Emory Jazz Fest again brings world-class jazz to the community with master  classes, artist demonstrations, and concerts featuring the Gary Motley Trio, Emory Big Band,  and a soon-to-be-announced featured guest artist. 

Sphinx Virtuosi with Sterling Elliott, cello  

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. 

The Virtuosi's latest program, Visions of Peace is a collection of new voices—those that have  already shaped the canon and those that will continue to be celebrated long after our time  together. From the Suite for Cello by William Grant Still, featuring cellist Sterling Elliott, to  the triumphant crescendo of Alberto Ginastera's Concerto for Strings, the Sphinx Virtuosi leads us in a jubilant celebration of the human spirit's indomitable resilience and our  unwavering commitment to the pursuit of peace. 

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman 

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. 

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely  afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is  treasured by audiences throughout the world. Learn more about the legendary “man behind  the music” in this multimedia program featuring Perlman performing with Rohan DeSilva—his  pianist and friend of 25 years—along with personal anecdotes from more than a half-century  of music-making. 

Catalyst Quartet with J'Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano and Terrence Wilson, piano 

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. 

Grammy Award–winning American mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges joins with the Catalyst  Quartet and pianist Terrence Wilson for a program anchored in Coleridge-Taylor's  Fantasiestucke, op. 5, featuring works that highlight the composer's influences from and on  American vocal traditions. 

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