Upcoming Concerts - 2026 Season
Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet
Acclaimed clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson presents a concert featuring his virtuosic flair, lyrical beauty, and bold musical storytelling.
Saturday, March 6, 2026
8:00 p.m.
Described by the Boston Musical Intelligencer as “Technically and interpretively impeccable and passionately communicative," acclaimed clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson presents a concert featuring his virtuosic flair, lyrical beauty, and bold musical storytelling. Join us for the first performance of the 2026 Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series, featuring Graeme Steele Johnson in concert and an artist meet-and-greet reception following the performance. Click to purchase tickets and learn more, including program information.
Ben Strong, bass baritone
Bass-baritone Ben Strong brings a rich, resonant voice, commanding stage presence, and artistry hailed as "full, balanced, and powerful."
Saturday, May 1, 2026
8:00 p.m.
Opera publication Parterre Box invites you to experience bass baritone Benjamin Strong’s “total connection with the drama, appealing sense of the musical line and his warm, rich, wonderful lower range.” Strong, who made his Metropolitan Opera debut during the 2025-2026 season, brings his exquisite artistry to Atlanta in recital on May 1. Join us for the second performance of the 2026 Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series, featuring Ben Johnson's concert, followed by an artist meet-and-greet reception. Click to purchase tickets and learn more, including program information.
Alan Liu, guitar
Guitarist Alan Liu, recognized for his artistry, clarity, and musical insight, appears live in recital. ‘Just wow,’ says the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Saturday, September 18, 2026
8:00 p.m.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says: “Just wow.” Praised by Juilliard's Sharon Ibsin as “a leading guitarist of his generation,” we invite you to enjoy a recital featuring Alan Liu, a significant young talent in the world of classical guitar. Join us for the third and final performance of the 2026 Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series, consisting of Alan Liu's concert, followed by an artist meet-and-greet reception. Click to purchase tickets and learn more, including program information.
About
Created in honor of the late Atlanta arts enthusiast Nancy Walker Frampton, the Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series is a concert program highlighting the next generation of classical music stars. The series aims to bring exciting new talent from a variety of performance genres. All concerts take place at Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Upcoming concert information is listed below, and tickets for our 2024 season are available now! Be sure to join our email list for updates.