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KMFA CLASSICAL 89.5 & THE BUTLER OPERA CENTER PRESENT

FREE MIDDAY CONCERT 

FEATURING LA BOHÈME PREVIEW

SEPTEMBER 26 AT 12:00 NOON | DRAYLEN MASON MUSIC STUDIO

KMFA Classical 89.5 welcomes The Butler Opera Center to the Draylen Mason Music Studio for a special noontime preview of La Bohème on Tuesday, September 26.

Enjoy an afternoon of delightful opera scenes performed by members of the Butler Opera Center Ensemble, curated by Butler Opera Center Director, Dr. Tamar Sanikidze.  

La Bohème scenes will be previewed at KMFA ahead of the performances at the McCullough Theatre from Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 29, 2023.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Event Details

Ticket Information

  • Cost: Free with RSVP

Presenter Details

  • Name: Butler Opera Center
  • The Sarah and Ernest Butler Opera Center program provides performance training and background for singers, opera directors, opera coaches interested in professional and educational careers. The diverse Vocal Arts faculty brings to the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music the highest level of comprehensive teaching and performing experiences. Our graduates are well prepared for professional careers in opera, higher education, and public school teaching.

    Among the performance opportunities designed to provide BOC students with experience and growth are: Butler Opera Center main stage productions, Opera Studio (graduate techniques), Opera Ensemble (undergraduate techniques), Opera Coaching, and Opera Directing.

    The Butler Opera Center presents fully-produced diverse productions during the academic year.  The 2019-20 repertoire includes Don Giovanni by W. A. Mozart; Mansfield Park by Jonathan Dove; The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten; and L’elisir d’amore by Donizetti. A fall showcase concert will feature undergraduate soloists.

Venue Details

  • Address: 41 Navasota Street
  • City: Austin
  • State: TX
  • Zip: 78702