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Donnie Albert Singing on Stage

Donnie Ray Albert Celebrates 50 Years of Music with a Special Recital

February 28, 2025
Giveton Gelin playing the trumpet on stage

Butler School’s Sam Lipman premieres Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra

February 21, 2025
Jennifer Wilks sitting at a mic with a bookshelf behind her

Music scholar Jennifer Wilks on her new book, Carmen in Diaspora

February 21, 2025 | BSOM BODY

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.

Anton Nel Playing the piano on the stage with a screen behind him that says "Anton Nel"

Pianist Anton Nel Shines with a Double Concerto with the Central Texas Philharmonic

February 20, 2025
Aidan Berg standing in a park holding a standup bass

Butler School Rainwater Grant Winner Highlight: Aidan Berg

February 18, 2025
Sam Lipman sitting behind a mic with a bookshelf in the background

Composer Sam Lipman's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra

February 14, 2025 | BSOM BODY

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.

Sophio Dzidziguri talking into a mic in front of a bookshelf

Opera Singer Sophio Dzidziguri on Winning the Concerto Competition

February 7, 2025 | BSOM BODY

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.

Exterior view of Butler School of Music

Rainwater Grant Winners Anounced

February 4, 2025
Miro Quartet performing on stage

Mozart on the page, Miro Quartet on the stage

January 31, 2025 | Sedona Red Rock News
Andrew Parker laughing in front of a bookcase

Oboist Andrew Parker on Pedagogy, Performing, and Recording

January 31, 2025 | BSOMBODY

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.