The ASO returns to Athens with two dynamic artists making their UGA Presents debuts. Young conducting sensation Jonathon Heyward—newly appointed music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra—appears with Korean virtuoso Yeol Eum Son, a pianist with “power and passion, fireworks and drama aplenty” (Limelight). Together, they’ll charm audiences with the Piano Concerto written by the 25-year-old Benjamin Britten. On the second half of the program, Heyward leads the orchestra in Rachmaninov’s lush and timeless Symphony No. 2.

Enjoy a free pre-performance talk by Naomi Graber in Ramsey Concert Hall from 2:15-2:45 p.m.