Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician.” He is a founding member of the influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. His UGA Presents return spotlights music from his lauded solo recordings of Bach’s sonatas and partitas alongside his trademark brew of classical, folk, and improvisation.
Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician.” He is a founding member of the influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. His UGA Presents return spotlights music from his lauded solo recordings of Bach’s sonatas and partitas alongside his trademark brew of classical, folk, and improvisation.
