Name: Jon Kimura Parker & Valentin Radutiu
Start: 2025-10-08T19:30:00
Location: Alice Pratt Brown Hall

The Shepherd School of Music is setting the stage for a captivating series of events that celebrate the artistry and innovation of its talented musicians. From fierce piano concerto competitions to the ethereal sounds of chamber music, these performances promise to highlight the versatility and creativity of students and faculty alike. Join us as we explore the depths of musical expression through concerts that blend classical traditions with contemporary explorations, including a unique collaboration exploring the symbiosis between humans and honeybees.

Shepherd School of Music: A Symphony of Talent and Innovation

Jon Kimura Parker

Valentin Radutiu

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

“Everything in the world is a jest,” declares the ensemble cast of Verdi’s final operatic masterpiece, loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV. The lecherous and egotistical drunk Sir John Falstaff foolishly attempts to solve his money troubles by seducing two noble women at the same time. Little does he know, they are close friends! Deception, hilarity, and revenge ensue…

Verdi’s Falstaff

Brockman Hall For Opera

Composed during his final illness before death, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra is considered his last masterwork, filled with brilliant, virtuosic writing that challenges each section of the orchestra. Debussy’s La mer is an impressionist masterpiece that captures the sea’s shifting moods–from calm to turbulent–with vivid, atmospheric sound. 

Jon Kimura Parker & Valentin Radutiu

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