Author: Franklin Pond

Neel Krishnan Performs as Solo Cellist for Augusta Symphony’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Concert

After winning the 2024 Augusta Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Neel Krishnan (2023-24) was invited to perform Édouard Lalo’s “Cello Concerto” as soloist with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. Read more

9th Annual Chamber Music Competition

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence at the 9th Annual Chamber Music Competition and Awards Concert! This highly anticipated event showcases the talent and artistry of outstanding chamber ensembles from across the region. Top young musicians will compete before a panel of esteemed judges, culminating in an inspiring concert, where winners will…
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Announcing 2025 Chamber Music Finalists!

We are so excited to announce these ensembles as finalists for this year’s Chamber Music Competition! Apollo QuartetJonathan RoaquinDaniel KimAdam Rafael RivasTristan Lewis Chrysanthemum TrioEthan NieJaden YimEvan Xue Dolce Vita String QuartetEllie KimElsye SantosoFisher YuJoshua Park Lotus QuartetEthan LoDylan ImAbby KimEthan Goh Opus 4Charlie VotinLilyKate LoveHayoung KImMatthew Chung Pastoral QuartetVictor HuangRomel ParagasAbhinav IvaturiRebecca Ma Strelitzia…
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Fall Into Spring Finale Concert – May 3

Join us for an afternoon of classical music as we present the culmination of our 2024–2025 Fall Into Spring program. On Saturday, May 3 at 4:00 PM, our talented musicians will take the stage at Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Church in Buckhead. The concert is free and family-friendly! No tickets required.

Applications for the 2025 Summer Intensive Program are still open on a rolling basis

Apply now or contact fpcm@franklinpond.org with questions.

February Masterclass with UGA Faculty Musicians

Franklin Pond is proud to present a masterclass with UGA coaching artists musicians: Itamar Zorman (violin), Liza Stepanova (piano), and James Kim (cello). The event is free and open to the public. Sunday, February 9 2:00 PM Edge Recital Hall, University of Georgia

Borromeo Concert & Masterclass

The Borromeo Quartet will be in Atlanta this month to perform and teach! These superb musicians are the Ensemble-in-Residence at the New England Conservatory, Taos School of Music, and the Heifetz International Institute. Both events are free and open to the public.

Sergiu Schwartz Masterclass

We all enjoyed having Sergiu Schwartz here on November 24. Professor Schwartz teaches all over the world, but is based in Columbus, Georgia at the Schwob School of Music in Columbus State University. The groups played very well, even though it was early in the season. Mr. Schwartz wrote in a subsequent email Working with…
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Sergiu Schwartz Masterclass