LSU Manship Distinguished Professor of Piano Michael Gurt joins talented LSU artists for a recital featuring premieres of music by French composer Eugène Bozza. Known for colorful harmonies, lyrical melodies, and dazzling technical demands, Bozza’s music has long captivated chamber musicians. This program presents recently discovered works from a French archive, including music for piano, voice, saxophone, and violin—revealing a fresh side of this distinctive composer.

Internationally recognized violinist Yevgeny Kutik and LSU faculty member Michael Gurt team up for an evening of chamber music that brings together expressive violin playing with the clarity, color, and depth of the piano. Kutik, known for his thoughtful interpretations of both classic and contemporary repertoire, joins Gurt, LSU’s Manship Distinguished Professor of Piano, for a recital centered on musical conversation and close collaboration. The performance offers audiences a chance to hear two accomplished artists in an intimate setting.

Join LSU's String Faculty as they present an evening of compelling, poetic, and beautiful string chamber music. Featuring Lin He (violin), Espen Lilleslåtten (violin), Kimberly Sparr (viola), Dennis Parker (cello), and Yung-Chiao Wei (Bass) More program information regarding repertoire coming later this summer.