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Previous Episodes
Diego Rivera Talks About the Jazz Orchestra's Upcoming Japanese Tour
In this episode, Professor Diego Rivera discusses the Butler Jazz Orchestra's upcoming Japanese tour. He talks about the Japanese jazz scene, the logistics of the tour, and what he is most looking forward to accomplishing in Japan.
Yusong Zhao to perform Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1
Garnett Bruce talks about the Butler Opera Center's newest production of The Marriage of Figaro
Director Garnett Bruce discusses the Butler Opera Center's newest production of The Marriage of Figaro.
Maria Parrini performs Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto
Butler Concerto Winner Jacob Feldman talks about playing Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild
Concerto Winner Jacob Feldman
Music scholar Jennifer Wilks on her new book, Carmen in Diaspora
In this week's episode, we talk to Jennifer Wilks about her new book, Carmen in Diaspora: Adaptation, Race, and Opera’s Most Famous Character. She discusses the many adaptations of the opera Carmen, from the Harlem Renaissance to modern-day Beyoncé.
Composer Sam Lipman's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
we sit down with Sam Lipman to discuss the world premiere of his Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, set to be performed next week by the Austin Symphony.
Opera Singer Sophio Dzidziguri on Winning the Concerto Competition
We talk to opera singer Sophio Dzidziguri, who won the Butler School of Music concerto competition and will perform with Butler's Symphony Orchestra on April 26, 2025.
Oboist Andrew Parker on Pedagogy, Performing, and Recording
We sit down with oboist Andrew Parker to discuss his new album, From the Sea to the Stars. We also explore his teaching philosophy and his upcoming performance in China.