Ernest Butler News

Houston Grand Opera announced a gift in the amount of $1 million from Dr. Ernest C. and Sarah Butler of Austin, Texas. The gift will endow The Sarah and Ernest Butler Concertmaster Chair of the HGO Orchestra. Longtime season subscribers to HGO, the Butlers have been extremely generous patrons of the arts and education, primarily in their hometown of Austin. "Sarah and I have seen outstanding opera in Houston for almost thirty years and are very happy to contribute to the musical excellence of Houston Grand Opera. The company has garnered international acclaim for its artistic product and we are proud that our gift will help ensure that the quality of HGO's work will continue," said Dr. Butler.

Lincoln Center's upcoming White Light Festival (October 20-November 19, 2011), in its second season, will include two outstanding theater productions among the range of works of music, film, dance, art and discussion to be presented.

Lincoln Center's upcoming White Light Festival (October 20-November 19, 2011), in its second season, will include two outstanding theater productions among the range of works of music, film, dance, art and discussion to be presented.

The University of Texas Butler School of Music in partnership with Texas Performing Arts presents the world-renowned Miró Quartet, performing with special guest percussionist Colin Currie, Tuesday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the acoustic richness of Bates Recital Hall.

The University of Texas Butler School of Music in partnership with Texas Performing Arts presents the world-renowned Miró Quartet, performing with special guest percussionist Colin Currie, Tuesday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the acoustic richness of Bates Recital Hall.