LISTEN: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announced its programming for the 2026-2027 season Wednesday morning. GPB’s Amanda Andrews reports this year’s performances will focus on the works of Johannes Brahms. 

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs on opening night on October 4, 2025.

Credit: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announced its programming for the 2026-2027 season Wednesday. This year’s performances will focus on the works of Johannes Brahms. 

The 82nd season of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra includes 24 shows and two world premiere performances. The symphony will also welcome Berlin-based pianist Anna Geniushene to Atlanta as artist-in-residence. 

Ashley Marekian with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra said Geniushene is a rising star in the world of piano who has collaborated with the symphony before. 

"She has been invited back to perform a variety of works," Marekian said. "One by Brahms, another from Shostakovich. So, it's just a great chance for people to see an artist who I think we will be hearing from for many, many years to come."

In April 2027, audiences can watch the premiere of composer Adam Schoenberg’s "Concerto for Body." He said the piece explores the relationship between "the individual body and the collective consciousness through musical expression."

Marekian said the second new work will be a tribute by composer Jasmine Barnes, honoring an Atlanta human rights legend.  

"We performed one of Jasmine's works on our concert that we had at Ebenezer Baptist Church for the King Celebration," Marekian said. "And so we have invited her to write a piece in honor of Coretta Scott King's 100th birthday."

This season will also bring back popular shows like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the Christmas concert series. The first show of the season takes place on Sept. 16.

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