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KMFA'S MIDDAY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS

BUTLER OPERA CENTER PREVIEW

CINDERELLA

PRESENTED BY FROST BANK

Tues, Sept 23 at Noon | Draylen Mason Music Studio

KMFA Classical 89.5 is delighted to welcome back the Butler Opera Center for a special noontime preview of Jules Massenet’s Cinderella. This free Midday Concert Series performance, presented by Frost Bank, offers audiences a chance to enjoy highlights from the Butler Opera Center’s enchanting fall production before it opens at UT’s McCullough Theater.

Curated by Butler Opera Center Director Garnett Bruce, the program will feature members of the Butler Opera Center Ensemble performing scenes filled with humor, romance, and the irresistible magic of this timeless fairytale. From sparkling coloratura lines of the fairy godmother to the tender duets of Cinderella and her prince, Massenet’s opera brims with charm, wit, and unforgettable melodies.

Music: Jules Massenet
Libretto: Henri Cain
Director: Garnett Bruce
Conductor: Douglas Kinney Frost
Director, Producer, Principal Coach: Tamar Sanikdize

This Midday Concert preview is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP online to reserve your spot.

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The full production of Cinderella runs October 17–26, 2025 at McCullough Theater at The University of Texas. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 23
• Time: 12:00 p.m.
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio
• Website: https://ButlerOperaCinderella.planningpod.com

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free when you RSVP in advance

Presenter Details

• Name: Butler Opera Center

The Butler Opera Center ranks among the top opera programs in the United States. Under the direction of Tamar Sanikidze, the program prepares emerging vocalists, vocal coaches and opera stage directors for careers in music. Each year, while pursuing academic classes, graduate students participate in at least three fully-produced mainstage operas accompanied by a full orchestra. With a curriculum based in both the traditional operatic repertory and progressive contemporary works, the program attracts students and faculty from a diverse background. Enrollment for each degree is limited to ensure personalized, intensive performance and training opportunities for each student.

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