UVA Faculty Artist Series

The University of Virginia Faculty Artist Series presents performances by UVA's outstanding faculty and guest artists in beautiful Old Cabell Hall on the historic Lawn. This annual series brings professional performances to the university and the Central Virginia community while providing inspired learning opportunities for students. These intimate concerts are programmed to offer both new and traditional works that will delight the novice as well as the well-tempered critic. The UVA Faculty Artist Series is directed by Jiyeon Choi.

UVA Faculty Artist Series 2026-27

The University of Virginia Department of Music announces the 2026–27 UVA Faculty Artist Series, formerly known as the UVA Chamber Music Series.

The new name reflects the breadth and diversity of musical artistry within our faculty. Throughout the season, audiences will experience a wide range of musical styles, repertoire, instruments, and collaborations, with each recital offering a distinctive musical experience.

The 2026–27 season features seven concerts, ranging from flute, clarinet, and piano to percussion, string quartet, Baroque and modern violin, solo violin, and Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion. The season concludes with Piedmont Duo, featuring viola and percussion.

The Faculty Artist Series celebrates our faculty as accomplished performing artists and invites audiences to discover the many musical perspectives and artistic voices within our community.

The 2026-27 Faculty Artist Series is sponsored by the UVA Arts Council, Enriching the Arts on Grounds.

Tickets: $15 General / $13 UVA Faculty & Staff / $5 Students / Free for UVA Students who reserve 24 hours in advance / Free for students under 18.

Tickets are available at the UVA Arts Box Office by calling 434.924.3376, or by visiting artsboxoffice.virginia.edu. Individual tickets will also be available at the door one hour prior to the concert. UVA students need to reserve their tickets 24 hours in advance at the UVA Arts Box Office student ticket portal.

Old Cabell Hall is located on the south end of UVA’s historic lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda (map). Parking is available in the central grounds parking garage on Emmet Street, in the C1 parking lot off McCormick Rd, and in the parking lots at the UVA Corner. Handicap parking is available in the small parking lot adjacent to Bryan Hall.

For more information, please call the Department of Music at 434.924.3052.

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PAST SEASONS:

2025-26

#1            10/05/25: Elizabeth Roberts, Bassoon, with John Mayhood, piano

#2            11/02/25: Jiyeon Choi, Clarinet, with Shelby Sender, Piano

#3            01/25/26: Mixed Ensemble

#4            02/22/26 : Adam Carter, Cello with Jeannette Jang, Violin and Jeremy Thompson, piano         

#5            03/15/26: I-Jen Fang, Percussion with Ayn Balija, Viola

#6            04/12/26 : Mixed Ensemble          

2024-25

#1 - David Sariti, violin | Sunday, 09/22/24 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

#2 - Faculty Chamber Ensembles | Sunday, 10/20/24 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

#3 - John Mayhood, piano | Sunday, 01/26/25 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

#4 - Ayn Balija, viola | Sunday, 02/16/25 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

#5 - Mixed Chamber Ensembles | Sunday, 03/02/25 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

#6 - Kelly Peral, oboe | Sunday, 04/06/25 | 3:30pm | Old Cabell Hall | Tickets | UVA Student Tickets

All programs are subject to change.  All events take place in the acoustically remarkable Old Cabell Hall.