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Classical Music in Atlanta

• About the Classical Music Scene in Atlanta
• Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Classical Performances
• Upcoming Classical Concerts in Atlanta
• Classical Artists and Ensembles in Atlanta
• Venues Known for Classical Music in Atlanta
• Listening Post by Doug DeLoach
• Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

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About the Classical Music Scene in Atlanta

Atlanta’s classical music landscape offers a dynamic blend of world-class symphonic performances, intimate chamber recitals, and adventurous contemporary works. Anchored by the renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, the scene extends into exceptional university programs, venues like Spivey Hall, and independent ensembles that push boundaries. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Mozart or modern composers, Atlanta’s classical scene is both rich in tradition and alive with innovation.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Classical Performances

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

Upcoming Classical Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our Classical Music Events Calendar

New Year's Eve with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

12/31/2025 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Make unforgettable memories with a sparkling concert of classical favorites by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be followed immediatel...

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The Four Seasons

01/04/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Vivaldi a household name. The Four Seasons captures the elation of springtime and deep winter chill bund...

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The Four Seasons

01/06/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Vivaldi a household name. The Four Seasons captures the elation of springtime and deep winter chill bund...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

01/15/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will lead an exploration of Handel's Messiah, offering historical context, interpretive insights, and liste...

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Stutzmann Conducts Schubert's Great Symphony

01/15/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann leads a journey into 19th-century Vienna, where Napoleon's army laid siege to a vibrant c...

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Stutzmann Conducts Schubert's Great Symphony

01/16/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann leads a journey into 19th-century Vienna, where Napoleon's army laid siege to a vibrant c...

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Classical Artists and Ensembles in Atlanta

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

Jamie Barton

Critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music, American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is increasingly recognized for how ...

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Ayres & Graces

Ayres and Graces are an ensemble focusing on the performance and communication of historical music from before the 19th century. Their name is the com...

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Venues Known for Classical Music in Atlanta

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and part of the Woodruff Arts Center.

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Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Since its inception in 1998, Eyedrum has been a diverse venue for creative arts and music programming. For years it was ground zero for Atlanta's unde...

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Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

The 90,000-square-foot facility on Emory University's campus includes a world-class concert hall, a dance studio, and a theater lab.

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Spivey Hall

Spivey Hall is Clayton State's Performing Arts Theater. Known for great classical and jazz performances over the years. The Center opened in 1991.

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Listening Post by Doug DeLoach

Doug DeLoach's Listening Post

LISTENING POST: Return now to the thrilling days of 'Listening Post'

03/14/2019 1:14 PM

New chamber works and innovative instruments on tap at GSU and Georgia Tech

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LISTENING POST: SoundNOW freshens spring concert calendar

03/20/2019 12:20 PM

The 4th annual SoundNOW contemporary music festival showcases Atlanta’s fertile chamber music scene

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LISTENING POST: Javanese shadow puppetry brings the Mahābhārata to ‘life’

04/02/2019 12:44 PM

Emory Gamelan Ensemble hosts Javanese masters for ‘Celebration of Arjuna’

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LISTENING POST: A convergence of celli

05/02/2019 2:35 PM

Cello phenoms shine in two different musical realms

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Adventurous duo creates ethereal soundscapes

05/09/2019 12:27 PM

Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel are on an odyssey born of a love for non-fixed pitch improvisation

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LISTENING POST: Chronicling the ‘Cabbagetown Chronicles’

06/06/2019 12:56 PM

The onetime mill town has nurtured a diverse music scene

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Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

See our list of all atlanta music genres for the comprehensive list of our coverage. Here's some links for other genres you might like to check out.

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