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Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra:
Cabaret & Cocktails – Come Swing with Me!
Michael Butterman, conductor
Paul Loren, vocalist
From Sinatra and the Rat Pack, to Louis Prima and Bobby Darin, the young, soulful crooner Paul Loren takes you on a musical journey through The Great American Songbook.
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra:
Romance & Revolution
Michael Butterman, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin
SCHUMAN New England Triptych
BARBER Violin Concerto
HANSON Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”
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