Valentine Michaud and Casey Dierlam Tse, Guest Artist Recital The LSU School of Music welcomes saxophonist Valentine Michaud and pianist Casey Dierlam Tse for an evening of guest artist performance. Featuring music that highlights the saxophone’s remarkable range of color, character, and expression, the recital brings together two artists recognized for their vibrant musicianship and commitment to collaborative performance. Blending technical brilliance with imaginative interpretation, Michaud and Dierlam Tse offer a program that explores the lyrical, dramatic, and contemporary possibilities of saxophone and piano.

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.

The LSU Chamber Singers is an advanced chamber ensemble that serves as the resident recital choir for graduate students in choral conducting. It is comprised of graduate students and select undergraduate students in the vocal and choral departments. Chamber Singers serves as a training choir for professional choral singing profession, as singers prepare a diverse repertory of music at a high artistic level over a shortened rehearsal period. Their second concert of the season features doctoral student conductors Kelsey Snyder and Stephen Guillory.

ViolaLA! 2026 concludes with a guest artist recital featuring DJ Cheek, joined by pianist Jeong-Eun Lee. This final event brings the festival to a close with an evening of expressive chamber music, highlighting the collaboration between guest artist and pianist in an intimate recital setting. Audiences are invited to enjoy a thoughtful program that celebrates the sound, versatility, and artistry at the heart of ViolaLA!

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.

Discover bold new sounds from LSU’s undergraduate composers as they present original works that traverse diverse musical landscapes. Experience their creativity, innovation, and passion in this dynamic spring showcase.

LSU welcomes the Kuuskmann-Friar Duo to the Recital Hall for a dynamic program of new music for amplified bassoon and piano. Featuring GRAMMY-nominated bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann and Rome Prize-winning composer-pianist Sean Friar, the duo blends elements of classical, rock, jazz, electronic, and ambient music to create a fresh and expressive chamber music experience.

Faculty member and award-winning violist Kimberly Sparr joins with pianist Michael Gurt to present an evening of unique and inspiring music for viola and piano.

The LSU Chamber Singers is an advanced chamber ensemble that serves as the resident recital choir for graduate students in choral conducting. It is comprised of graduate students and select undergraduate students in the vocal and choral departments. Chamber Singers serves as a training choir for professional choral singing profession, as singers prepare a diverse repertory of music at a high artistic level over a shortened rehearsal period. Their final concert of the season features doctoral student conductor Yimo Li's final DMA recital.