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The Atlanta Opera continues its performance of Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle with the epic trilogy’s second installment,“Die Walküre,” premiering April 27 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Worldrenowned Wagnerian singer Greer Grimsley will reprise his role as Wotan in an epic tale of power and intrigue in the realm of the gods. The opera has thrived in recent years owing to the leadership of general manager and artistic director Tomer Zvulun, and “Die Walküre” promises to uphold the same majestically high standard set forth in last season’s run of“Das Rheingold.” — Jordan Owen

The fifth season of Atlanta’s ensemble vim (very interesting music) offers free concerts of new music performed by some of the region’s best young classical musicians. True to its name, the ensemble seeks out compelling voices and delivers with verve. Vimmen for Women is the group’s March 12 show at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Peachtree Street, with music by six composers, from the celebrated veterans Tania León and Paola Prestini to the fast-rising Sarah Gibson, formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. There’s also a world premiere, natch, by Atlanta composer Alice Hong. — Pierre Ruhe

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Serenbe kicks off March 15, with two more shows following on May 3 and Sept. 13 . . . . Atlanta-formed rock band the Black Crowes play the Fox Theatre on April 5 as part of a 35-date tour . . . . The Atlanta Jazz

Festival returns to Piedmont Park on May 25, including headliners Rhonda Ross and husband Rodney Kendrick . . . . Atlanta-formed metal band Mastodon will play Ameris Bank Amphitheater on July 25 with accompanying metal band Lamb

of God . . . . And Atlanta’s own Zac Brown Band will perform with

Kenny Chesney at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 18.

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