A new schedule of performances and recitals, most free, has been announced for 2015 by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Music.

In addition to the department’s faculty, staff and student concerts, highlights this season include the UAB Piano Series performances of world-renowned artists Pavel Nersessian on Jan. 25 and Nikolai Lugansky on March 21.

The UAB Department of Music presents more than 150 concerts, recitals, master classes and lectures each year for thousands of people throughout the region. The department features 18 ensembles, including the UAB Marching Blazers, Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, Blazer Band, Computer Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Electro-Acoustic Percussion Ensemble, Gospel Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Piano Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Opera, Brass Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Woodwind Quintet, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo. It is part of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, home to academic disciplines that include the arts, humanities and sciences.

This calendar is a partial list; more events will be scheduled. Visit the Department of Music’s website at www.uab.edu/cas/music or call 205-934-7376.