As part of the Butler Opera Center, the Butler Opera International Competition (BOIC) promotes the center’s mission of crafting the next generation of opera professionals. The competition’s judging panel unites the most influential experts in opera, representing many of the world’s leading opera companies and training institutions. Made possible by the support of Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Sarah Butler, over $35,000 in prize money and awards will be presented at this year’s competition.
FEATURING ARIAS FROM*
Rigoletto
Don Giovanni
Le nozze di Figaro
Così fan tutte
Eugene Onegin
La Bohème
Tosca
Die Fledermaus
Fire Shut Up In My Bones
The Turn of the Screw
Tristan und Isolde
Samson et Dalila
and many more...
FINALISTS
Gabrielle Beteag, mezzo soprano
Jade Xijin Chen, soprano
Misael Corralejo-Garcia, tenor
Christopher Gray, bass baritone
Christina Grohowski, mezzo soprano
Kameron Lopreore, tenor
Lindsay Martin, mezzo soprano
Tessa Mcqueen, soprano
Lauren Mimouni, soprano
Lauren Randolph, mezzo soprano
Anna Thompson, soprano
PIANISTS
James Maverick
Nino Sanikidze
Learn more about the competition on the Butler Opera Center website.
*Aria selection for this concert is contingent on which singers advance to the final round. Some operas on this list may not be represented.
Event Details
$10 – 20
All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.
If you are a patron with specific seating needs, please email tickets@mail.music.utexas.edu and we will reserve ADA seating for you.