Music Milton will open its second season with Mozart in Milton, an extraordinary evening of chamber music featuring the internationally acclaimed The Vega Quartet, celebrated pianist William Ransom, and renowned clarinetist Laura Ardan. The concert will highlight three of Mozart’s most expressive works: the G Minor Piano Quartet, the Duo for Violin & Viola, and the Clarinet Quintet, widely regarded as one of the crown jewels of the chamber music repertoire.

For longtime Atlanta audiences, the performance marks a meaningful homecoming for Laura Ardan, the retired principal clarinet of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra of 39 years, who held the endowed Robert Shaw Chair and was awarded the Mabel Dorn Reeder Honorary Chair. Though she now resides outside of Georgia, she still performs and teaches across the country. Ardan returns to Georgia after three and a half years for this special appearance, sharing her artistry with Music Milton’s music lovers.

“Opening Season Two with Mozart feels exactly right,” said William Ransom, Music Milton’s Artistic Director; and current Mary Emerson Professor of Music at Emory University. “Season One showed us how deeply Milton embraces world‑class music, and I’m thrilled to return with a new season that expands our reach across genres. From Mozart’s brilliance to jazz, bluegrass, and holiday traditions, Season Two reflects our commitment to bringing exceptional musicians and meaningful musical experiences close to home.”

Season Two Concert Lineup

Mozart in Milton is the first of five concerts in Music Milton’s 2026–2027 season. Each concert is ticketed individually, and tickets for all events are on sale now. Audiences are encouraged to purchase early to secure their seats on the website here.

• October 10, 2026 – Mozart in Milton: The Vega Quartet, Laura Ardan, clarinet, and William Ransom, piano. A celebration of Mozart’s chamber masterpieces.
• November 1, 2026 – Just Jazzin’ Around: Gary Motley, pianist with The Gary Motley Trio will perform jazz standards and improvisation in a lively, fun and interactive event for the whole family. This is a free family concert.
• December 11, 2026 – An Appalachian Christmas with multi-Grammy Award-winning artists:  Violinist, fiddler, composer Mark O’Connor and Grammy-winning violinist and vocalist Maggie O’Connor.  A festive holiday program blending classical, folk, and bluegrass traditions.
• January 30, 2027 – Jazz Meets Classics: The spontaneity and energy of jazz performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Matt Herskowitz will be joined by the elegance of classical masterworks with acclaimed violinist Stella Chen and cellist James Kim.
• April 10, 2027 – Zuill Bailey and Friends: Experience the timeless genius of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms as performed by Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, pianist William Ransom, acclaimed violist Yinzi Kong, and internationally recognized violinist Helen Kim.

Corporate sponsors of Music Milton’s Season Two include: Appen Media, Interactive Organ Technologies, Jamison Wealth Advisors, Jenny Doyle Group, Southern Magnolia Charities and Steinway Piano Galleries. Individual sponsors include Ada Caputi, Ronald and Marykay Gilbert, Joanne Sullivan, Ronald and Kate Wallace and anonymous donors.

All concerts take place in Milton-area venues selected for their warmth, acoustics, and community atmosphere. Tickets are required for all concerts. Pricing: $40-$50 general, $10 for students, with Nov. 1 being a free family concert. Free parking included.