The graduate choral conducting studio presents a recital with the Chamber Singers.

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LSU Chamber Singers

First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge

Join Boyd Professor Willis Delony and other esteemed faculty members as he presents selections from Delony's latest album "Standards and Improvisations - Music by Joe Makholm," along with a special performance of "Impromptu Variations (After Chopin)" by LSU colleauge Stephen Beck.

Willis Delony, Faculty Recital

Praised by The Baltimore Sun for her “impeccable technique…deeply expressive phrasing…and poetic weight,” Sirena Huang is one of her generation’s most celebrated violinists. She brings not only technical brilliance and powerful artistry to the stage, but also a profound sense of connection to her audience. Sirena is the 2022 Gold Medalist of the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, and was also awarded eight of the eleven special prizes. Joining her for this recital is pianist Chih-Yi Chen, with whom she gave her Carnegie Hall recital debut in Zankel Hall last spring to great acclaim. Her debut recording of the same program with Chih-Yi on the Azica label will be released this season. The recital at St. Alban’s Chapel will feature Brahms A major and Beethoven “Spring” sonatas alongside Gabriela Lena Frank’s Sueños de Chambi: Snapshots for an Andean Album and a newly commissioned work by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) which is on its world premiere tour!

Guest Artist Recital: Sirena Huang (violin) and Chih-Yi Chen (piano)

St Alban's Chapel

The LSU Composition program welcomes guest cellist, Paul Christopher who will present a program of classic and contemporary works after spending time with students in the composition, music theory, and musicology areas.

Paul Christopher (cello), Guest Artist

Louisiana State University

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The Artelize Podcast Presenting Will Shutes: 'Bring it down out of the clouds to human being level'

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The Artelize Podcast: 'Amplifying What Makes Us Human'. A conversation with Zuly E. Inirio

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Netherlands-based saxophone ensemble Trio Abril brings its unique take on the traditional piano trio to Baton Rouge with a chamber concert perfect for the intimate setting of St. Alban's Chapel. Trio Abril is led by Dutch saxophonist Arno Bornkamp, who is celebrated for his virtuosic lyricism, his commitment to both historic and contemporary repertoire, and his influential role as a teacher at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Joining him are Frank van de Laar (piano) and Juani Palop (saxophones), presenting an exciting program you won't want to miss.

Trio Abril, Guest Artist Recital

This program, entitled "Rooted Voices: Folk, Faith, and the Modern Imagination", invites audiences on a journey through works that explore the intersections of heritage, spirituality, and modern expression. Featuring music by Joseph Bologne, Charles Ives, Lili Boulanger, William Grant Still, and Maurice Ravel, the program reflects how composers across centuries have turned to the spiritual and the vernacular—folk melodies, sacred songs, and cultural memory—to express both individuality and universality in sound.

Guest Artist Recital: Shannon Thomas (violin) and Stijn De Cock (piano)

In this unique program, guest saxophonist Woody Witt highlights underplayed classical saxophone repertoire influenced by, or directly composed by, jazz artists. Joining Witt will be Melisa Gültan on piano.

Woody Witt (saxophone) and Melisa Gültan (piano), Guest Artist Recital

Discover bold new sounds from LSU’s undergraduate composers as they present original works that traverse diverse musical landscapes. Experience their creativity, innovation, and passion in this dynamic fall showcase.

LSU Undergraduate Composition Recital

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music as we welcome acclaimed violist Scott Rawls from the University of North Carolina–Greensboro to the ViolaLA stage. Performing in the serene beauty of St. Alban’s Chapel, Rawls will offer a stirring program centered around the profound and lyrical world of Brahms, featuring both of the composer’s beloved Viola Sonatas.

ViolaLA presents: Guest Artist Scott Rawls in Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as Jazz Instructor and bassist John Madere takes the spotlight, performing a full set of original compositions that push the boundaries of contemporary jazz.

John Madere, Faculty Jazz Recital

Experience new music from LSU's talented undergraduate student composers as they explore diverse musical landscapes while showcasing their creativity and passion in the Spring undergraduate composition recital.

Undergraduate Composition Recital

The Baylor Piano Trio – which consists of Eka Gogichashvili (violin), Philip Borter (cello), and Kae Hosoda-Ayer (piano) – presents a program of expressive and diverse musical storytelling that will feature Brahm's Piano Trio No.1 in B Major, Op. 8 and Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8. Concluding the program will be Giya Kanchelli's Instead of a Tango. 

Baylor Piano Trio, Guest Recital

LSU alumni DeAundre' Woods and Prentiss Mouton take the stage for a recital of iconic Broadway numbers, followed by an engaging Q&A session. Woods, who has had starring roles in musicals such as Hamilton and is currently starring in MJ: The Musical, along with Mouton, who is currently featured in Parade, bring their Broadway experience back to LSU in this special performance. Their program showcases the talent and artistry that has taken them from LSU to the heart of the Broadway stage.

From the Bayou to Broadway

New LSU Professor of Oboe, Andrew W. Parker performs in his debut faculty recital for the School of Music presenting a captivating program of diverse and contemporary works for the oboe highlight Parker's unique voice and musical expertise, offering a dynamic showcase of his talent and passion for this expressive instrument.

Andrew W. Parker, Faculty Oboe Recital

Vermont-based violinist Joana Genova and Boyd Professor Willis Delony join to perform music from their recently-released recording, The Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Stephen Dankner. Genova and Delony are enthusiastic champions of Dankner's lush and emotionally-charged compositions. Their LSU performance will be followed by two concerts in New Orleans, where Dankner was a longtime resident and former director of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA).

The Music of Stephen Dankner: Joana Genova, violin & Willis Delony, piano

Join Opèra Louisiane for an evening of world-class music with Grammy® Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem and acclaimed pianist Irina Meachem in an intimate setting at the City Club of Baton Rouge.

Lucas Meachem & Irina Meachem

City Club of Baton Rouge

Guest artist Jared Hauser, Professor of Oboe at Vanderbilt, joins LSU Boyd Professor Willis Delony in an exciting evening of music for oboe and piano. Highlights of this program include the jazz-tinged Sonata for Oboe and Piano by Howard Levy, formerly of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, plus a new work by renowned LSU composer Brian Nabors. Hauser and Delony will be recording this program for release later in 2025.

Guest Artist Jared Hauser with Boyd Professor Willis Delony

Join GRAMMY winners Robert Grayson and Paul Groves for Our Favorite Things, a celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless classics, including The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific, and Oklahoma! Featuring their talented studio members and surprise guest soloists, this 90-minute performance promises an evening of iconic melodies and extraordinary voices. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical journey, perfect for audiences of all ages!

Grayson & Groves Present: "Our Favorite Things" The Songs of Rodger

Experience an afternoon of 20th-century masterpieces as violinist Lin He joins pianist Michael Gurt for a stunning recital. The program will feature two iconic works for violin and piano: Ernst Bloch’s Sonata No. 1 and Ferruccio Busoni’s Sonata No. 2. Don’t miss this exceptional performance showcasing the brilliance of these timeless compositions!

20th Century Masterpieces for Violin and Piano, Faculty Recital

Explore the theme of character through the lens of 20th and 21st century works for the bassoon. Join LSU bassoon faculty member Nanci Belmont with guests Elena Lacheva (piano) and Stuart Breczinski (oboe) for an evening of works that will cause one to ponder and explore the depths of the heart. 

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