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.

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LSU Undergraduate Composition Recital

Louisiana State University

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

St Alban's Chapel

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

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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. 

Nanci Belmont, Faculty Recital

Experience the creativity of LSU’s Composition and EMDM faculty at this exciting showcase recital of new works. Featuring pieces by Allison, Beck, Gibson, Nabors, and Trapani, this event highlights the artistry and innovation of LSU’s talented faculty composers and innovators. Don’t miss this groundbreaking performance!

Recital of New Music: Composition and EMDM Areas, Faculty Recital

Experience new music from LSU’s talented student composers as they present original works that explore diverse musical landscapes, showcasing their creativity and passion in captivating performances.

LSU welcomes loadbang, a New York City-based mixed ensemble dedicated to the cultivation of an enthusiasm for new music, featuring a unique instrumentation of baritone voice, bass clarinet, trumpet, and trombone.

loadbang, Guest Artist Recital

LSU welcomes the multi-talented violinist Yilian Cañizares for a recital performance featuring her signature blend of jazz, classical, Afro-Cuban rhythms, improvisation, and an “otherworldly” voice.

Yilian Cañizares, Guest Artist Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring flutist Gabe Fridkis and bassoonist Eleni Katz. Fridkis, Assistant Principal Flute of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and Katz, a Concert Artist Guild Competition winner, will showcase their exceptional talent and artistry in a mesmerizing performance blending orchestral mastery and vibrant musical spirit.

Gabe Fridkis & Eleni Katz

Yung-chiao Wei, LSU Professor of Double Bass and a renowned international soloist, will be joined by pianist Chaoi Chou for an exquisite evening of classical music. Chaoi Chou, an accomplished pianist, serves as an Assistant Professor of General Music at the Kaohslung Campus of Shih Chien University in southern Taiwan. The duo will perform works by Brahms and Beethoven.

Yung-Chiao Wei & Chaoi Chou

Soprano Tony Arnold, on the Peabody and Tanglewood faculties, is the foremost American interpreter of contemporary vocal music of her generation. As a member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, Arnold has been a catalyst for groundbreaking artistic projects, among them, David Lang’s Whisper Opera. In a recital with pianist Sahun Sam Hong, she will perform a varied program featuring Wolf, Webern, and Lachenmann, along with the world premiere of Barlow Prize-commissioned cycle the color of where you can never go by LSU composer Christopher Trapani.

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