Upcoming Events | more…
Shreveport Symphony:
Romeo & Juliet
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, Shreveport, LA
Michael Butterman, conductor
Yizhen Chen, piano (2025 Wideman Piano Competition Winner)
PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kijé Suite
RAVEL Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
PROKOFIEV Suite from Romeo and Juliet
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra:
From Courts to Castles
Michael Butterman, conductor
RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3
HAYDN Sinfonia Concertante
DOWLAND Lachrimae antiquae
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5, “Reformation”
News & Reviews | more…
‘A Local Touch’ Brings Virginia’s Classical Music to the Airwaves | WHRO-FM
Arts notes: Symphony orchestras close seasons with astounding programs | Virgina Gazette (article is behind a paywall)
“The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra closed its current season last week with another highly creative program by music director Michael Butterman. The first half of the May 14 performance featured the highly acclaimed Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai and three of his compelling works… Then came the world premiere of Dawn Avery’s ‘Secrets: A Tribute to the Brafferton Indian School,’ with narration concerning the history of the school and interpretive dance by the Leah Glenn Dance Theatre. Inspiring in all aspects. The evening closed with Dvořák’s ever familiar Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Butterman’s take on this was filled with subtleties of interpretation not ordinarily heard and much appreciated for its detail and freshness. The WSO was on target throughout and brought excitement to the musical chestnut.”
Michael Butterman on New Music that Resonates with Community Identity | The Muse in Music blog
What’s Your Story? Michael Butterman, Music Director, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra | Shreveport Bossier Journal