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Butler Goes Bluegrass

April 27, 2026
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Jinni Shen performs a concerto and Il Trittico in the same weekend

April 23, 2026 | BSOM BODY

In this episode, we talk to Artist Diploma student and soprano Jinni Shen about winning the concerto competition and her upcoming performance of Puccini’s “Un bel dì, vedremo” from Madama Butterfly. We also discuss her role in the upcoming production of Il Trittico, which is happening the same weekend as the concerto concert.

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Butler Student Yida An to perform Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 1

April 21, 2026 | BSOM BODY

In this podcast episode, we talk with Artist Diploma student and violinist Yida An about winning the concerto competition and preparing to perform Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the university’s symphony orchestra.  He talks about two practice hacks he uses to prepare for concert: midnight practice sessions and playing soccer.

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Aaron Kurz Performs Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3

April 14, 2026 | BSOM BODY

In this podcast episode, we talk with DMA student Aaron Kurz about winning the concerto competition and preparing to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the University’s Symphony Orchestra.