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February 1 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Dr. Veronica Salinas, Conductor (biography)
Yida An, Violin
Aytahn Benavi, Guitar
Jason Sheng-Chieh Lan, Viola
Zichuan (Kevin) Wang, Violin
Performer biographies
The Texas Rising Stars concert is a fantastic way to celebrate the talent of young musicians, showcasing the winners of the Butler School of Music’s String Concerto Competition. With the Austin Civic Orchestra and the string department at the University of Texas at Austin collaborating for the 11th time, it’s sure to be a memorable evening.
Key details:
- When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
- Where: Bates Recital Hall, the University of Texas at Austin.
- Tickets: Free but reserving in advance is recommended. Tickets will also be available at the door.
This concert reflects a commitment to making classical music accessible and supporting rising talent.
- The Abduction from the Seraglio: Overture by W.A. Mozart
- Guitar Concerto No. 1, Allegretto by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Aytahn Benavi, Guitar
- Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Andante comodo (1962 version) by William Walton, Jason Sheng-Chieh Lan, Viola
- Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 8, Allegro Moderato by Mieczysław Karłowicz, Zichuan (Kevin) Wang, Violin
- Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 26, Allegro con fermezza by Aram Khachaturian, Yida An, Violin
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