The Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series

We were so delighted to share a special evening of music, food, and conversation with members of the Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series advisory board and 2026 season benefactors. We are incredibly grateful for every audience member and benefactor who has joined us to share music over the past five years! ❤️

🎵Ben Strong has arrived in Atlanta and begun rehearsals for his performance on Friday, May 1 at 8pm. His incredible voice fills our performance space and has captivated the attention of everyone in the building.

We can't wait for you to hear his performance!

🎫Tickets are on sale now: https://nfras.org

🎵Bass-baritone BenStrongOpera , who made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the 2025-2026 season, brings a rich, resonant voice, commanding stage presence, and artistry hailed as “full, balanced, and powerful.”

ℹ️Friday, May 1 @ 8 pm · Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA

🥂An Artist Meet-and-Greet Reception follows the performance.

🎫Tickets on sale now: nfras.org

✨Last Friday we were thrilled to open the fifth season of the Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series with clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson and pianists Min Kwon & Min Young Kang. Thank you to our incredible audience for such a warm reception—Atlanta, you made it a special night! ❤️

Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson brings lyricism, dialogue, and multiphonics to NFRAS recital | EarRelevant CONCERT REVIEW: Graeme Steele Johnson March 6, 2026 Nancy Frampton Rising Artist Series Morningside Presbyterian Church Atlanta, Georgia - USA Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet; Minyoung Kang, piano; Min Kwon, piano. George GERSHWIN / Michele MANGANI: “Blues” from An American in Paris Claude DEBUS...

🔥 and .pianist have arrived and sound fantastic in rehearsal! Join us for a thrilling program of Gershwin/Mangan, Debussy, Tchemberdji, Schumann, Brahms, and more.
⏰FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @ 8PM • Morningside Presbyterian Church • Atlanta, GA
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🎶The Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series is delighted to welcome .pianist to our incredible roster of musicians for Friday’s performance, featuring clarinetist . joins Graeme for the first work of the evening, then Dr. Kang collaborates for the remainder of the program. Join us!
⏰Friday, March 6 @ 8 pm
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🎼Join Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson and pianist Min Kwon Friday, March 6 at 8pm at Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA for a recital featuring the works of Brahms, Cuong, Debussy, Gershwin, Schumann, and more.

🎫Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/4quDTln
$36 General Admission | $12 Students

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Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 | Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73I. Zart und mit Ausdruck (0:00)II. Lebhaft, leicht (3:15)III. Rasch und mit Feuer (6:44)Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinetMoriah...

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 and pianist Min Kwon in concert. An Artist Meet-and-Greet Reception will follow the concert.

🎹Jack Gao dazzled Atlanta concertgoers last week with his sublime artistry and all-Chopin program! Were you there?

📣Stay tuned for our season 2026 announcement to see the exciting talent we are bringing to Atlanta audiences next year!

🎶🎹Join us TOMORROW, September 20, for our 2025 season finale concert: A Night of Chopin: Yang (Jack) Gao in Recital, followed by an artist meet-and-greet reception! Gao will perform a preview of his 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition repertoire. Secure your tickets today!

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✂️ Yang (Jack) Gao in Recital | September 20 | Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA 55 seconds · Clipped by Richard Williams · Original video "The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition (preliminary round) 2nd session, 3.05.202...