2023-24 SEASON CONCERTS
Williamsburg Symphony Opening Night: Dinnerstein Plays Brahms
Friday, September 8, 2023—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Simone Dinnerstein, piano
MOZART Symphony No. 40, K. 550
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2
Lancaster Symphony Opening Night: Rhapsody in Blue
Friday, September 15, 2023—7:30 PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Aldo López-Gavilán, piano
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum
ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN Emporium
GINASTERA Variaciones Concertantes
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
Shreveport Symphony Opening Night: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth
Saturday, September 23, 2023—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Simone Porter, violin
MICHAEL ABELS Global Warming
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
Boulder Philharmonic Opening Night: Transformation
Sunday, October 15, 2023—4 PM
Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Michael Butterman, conductor
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
BRITTEN Variations on a Theme by Purcell
HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
Williamsburg Symphony: Four Seasons Reimagined
Wednesday, October 18, 2023—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Philippe Quint, violin
PIAZZOLLA The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires
MAX RICHTER The Four Seasons Recomposed
Lancaster Symphony: Extraordinary Duos
Friday, October 27, 2023—7:30 PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Featuring LSO Musicians
RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin
VIVALDI Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major
VIET CUONG Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
J.S. BACH Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
BLOCH Concerto Grosso No. 1
Williamsburg Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie at the Movies
Saturday, November 4, 2023—3 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
You won’t believe your eyes as you experience the majesty and wonder of all-new Cirque acts, including breathtaking aerialists flying high above the orchestra. As the orchestra takes you on a journey through the music of the movies, you will be thrilled by Cirque’s astounding talent and death-defying feats. Bring your family and friends to experience this out-of-this-world concert event!
Boulder Philharmonic: Visions of a Brighter Tomorrow
Sunday, November 12, 2023—4 PM
Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Michael Butterman, conductor
Richard Scofano, bandoneon
JEFFREY NYTCH Beacon (World Premiere)
RICHARD SCOFANO La Tierra sin Mal
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1
Shreveport Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue
Saturday, November 18, 2023—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Jeffrey Biegel, piano
CAROLINE SHAW Entr’acte
HANSON Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”
PETER BOYER Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
Williamsburg Symphony: Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 2, 2023—2 PM & 3:30 PM
Sunday, December 3, 2023—2 PM & 3:30 PM
Kimball Theatre, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
John Riesen, tenor
Ring in the season with the WSO right in the heart of Williamsburg at the charming Kimball Theatre. Guest artist John Riesen, first made famous by his appearance on America’s Got Talent, will put you in the holiday spirit. This concert is one of the most popular concerts of the year and will appeal to the whole family.
Shreveport Symphony: Holiday Pops with Laura Osnes
Saturday, December 16, 2023—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Laura Osnes, vocalist
The sensational Laura Osnes will bring her own style to RiverView Theater, following Broadway roles in Grease, South Pacific, and Cinderella, and appearances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on PBS.
Lancaster Symphony: The Magic of John Williams
Friday, December 29, 2023—7:30 PM
Saturday, December 30, 2023—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Music from your favorite films: Star Wars, Harry Potter, ET, Home Alone, Superman, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and more!
Boulder Philharmonic: Vignettes and Promenades
Sunday, January 7, 2024—4 PM
Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Michael Butterman, conductor
Aldo López-Gavilan, composer/piano
Ricardo Morales, clarinet
ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere)
ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN Emporium
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition (Orch. Ravel)
Lancaster Symphony: Bach & Glass
Friday, January 12, 2024—7:30 PM
Saturday, January 13, 2024—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Simone Dinnerstein, piano
J.S. BACH Concerto for Harpsichord No. 2 in E Major
SCHOENBERG Transfigured Night (1943)
PHILIP GLASS Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tirol Concerto)
Williamsburg Symphony: Cabaret & Cocktails – Aretha: A Tribute
Sunday, January 21, 2024—8 PM
Williamsburg Lodge, Virginia Ballroom, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw, vocalists
This high-energy glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul features Broadway diva Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY Award nominee Ryan Shaw. They will thrill you with all your favorite Aretha Franklin iconic hits, including Respect, Think, A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Amazing Grace and many others.
Shreveport Symphony: Brahms & the Bandoneon
Saturday, January 27, 2024—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Richard Scofano, bandoneon/composer
DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
RICHARD SCOFANO La Tierra sin Mal
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1
Williamsburg Symphony: Dynamic Duos – Bach & Vivaldi
Thursday, February 1, 2024—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin
VIVALDI Concerto for Two Trumpets, RV 537
VIET CUONG Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
BACH Concerto for Two Violins, BWV 1043
BLOCH Concerto Grosso No. 1
This concert features the talented members of the Williamsburg Symphony in dynamic solo presentations with the orchestra.
Boulder Philharmonic: The Best of Boulder
Sunday, February 11, 2024—4 PM
Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Michael Butterman, conductor
David Requiro, cello
CAROLINE SHAW Entr’acte
VIET CUONG Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme
MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Shreveport Symphony: 2024 Cuba Trip – Rhythms & Views
February 21-26, 2024
Experience the ultimate insight into Havana’s creative arts in a cultural trip to Cuba! Join this historic delegation presented by Shreveport Symphony, and hosted by Michael Butterman and pianist/composer Aldo López-Gavilán.
Shreveport Symphony: John Williams’ Movie Masterpieces
Saturday, March 2, 2024—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
John Williams is the dean of American Movie music with a career spanning more than 50 years and repertoire that includes some of the most iconic musical moments in modern film. This family-friendly evening includes music from Star Wars, Harry Potter and more.
Lancaster Symphony: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Friday, March 8, 2024—7:30 PM
Saturday, March 9, 2024—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
William Hagen, violin
BRITTEN Simple Symphony
ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memory of Britten
VIVALDI Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons)
Williamsburg Symphony: Ellis Island Educational Concert
Friday, March 15, 2024
Time & location TBD
Williamsburg Symphony: Ellis Island & Rachmaninoff 3
Friday, March 15, 2024—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Asiya Korepanova, piano
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
PETER BOYER Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Shreveport Symphony: Dynamic Duos
Saturday, March 23, 2024—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Rick Rowell & Jacob Walburn, trumpets
Kirsten Yon & Karim Ayala Pool, violins
Theresa Zale Bridges & Abigail Hawthorne, oboes
WARLOCK Capriol Suite
VIVALDI Concerto for Two Trumpets
VIET CUONG Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
BACH Concerto for Two Violins
RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin
Lancaster Symphony: Natural World—Copland & Bernstein
Friday, April 5, 2024—7:30 PM
Saturday, April 6, 2024—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Symphony Chorus
STEPHEN LIAS Gates of the Arctic
BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms
HOVHANESS Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain”
COPLAND Suite from The Tender Land
Williamsburg Symphony: America the Beautiful – Copland & Bernstein
Thursday, April 11, 2024—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
STEPHEN LIAS Gates of the Arctic
BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms
HOVHANESS Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain”
COPLAND Suite from The Tender Land
Boulder Philharmonic: Spring Romance
Sunday, April 27, 2024—7 PM
Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO
Michael Butterman, conductor
Francisco Fullana, violin
BOULANGER D’un matin de printemps
SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Shreveport Symphony: Beethoven & Rachmaninoff
Saturday, May 4, 2024—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Lancaster Symphony: Rach 3 & The American Dream
Friday, May 10, 2024—7:30 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2024—2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Gardner Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Vijay Venkatesh, piano
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
PETER BOYER Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Williamsburg Symphony: Passion & Virtuosity
Tuesday, May 14, 2024—7:30 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel, Williamsburg, VA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Aldo López-Gavilan, composer/piano
WALKER Lyric for Strings
ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN Emporium
GINASTERA Variaciones concertantes
BRITTEN Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell