Robert Butts

Conductor ● Composer ● Educator

Meet Maestro Robert Butts

Dr. Robert W. Butts has shared his passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of music through his work as conductor, composer, educator, writer, and lecturer. He was the 2011 recipient of the American Prize Citation for educational excellence and was the 2012 American Prize 2nd place winner for community opera conducting, for his critically acclaimed performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni with BONJ Opera.

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

What People are Saying:

“Maestro Butts and the orchestra played as if they were having the time of their lives with this irrepressible music (Beethoven’s Symphony #7), and the final triumphant notes brought the audience to its feet. It was an exquisite performance.”

Sheila Abrams, njartsmaven.com

“Conductor Robert W. Butts piloted the musicians through Wagner’s score (Die Walküre) most effectively and affectionately conveyed all the nuances of human emotion. The sound was consistently full, sensual, and exciting, the five hour performance so gripping the five hours seemed to fly by.”

Peter Stevens, Classical New Jersey Journal

The comedic plot (L'Elisir d'amore) allows for musical fireworks, accentuated by the lush, textured accompaniment of the orchestra, richly conducted by Maestro Robert Butts, who drew refined sublimity from the players.

Richard Yee, thealternativepress.com

The music (of Mark Twain and the General) by Maestro Butts is a mixture of modern, epic classical and Civil War extracts driving us to the dramatic conclusion.

Jon Plaut, thealternativepress.com

I’ve seen other versions of The Magic Flute, including one at the Metropolitan Opera. There were elaborate sets and costumes and even special effects, and some of the singers were big names. But none of those versions were as much fun as this one. Kudos, BONJ!

Sheila Abrams, njartsmaven.com

Private Lectures

Dr. Butts has developed an exciting and fun way to explore, discover and discuss music by bringing his lectures to you!

Compositions

The music of Dr. Butts ranges from chamber music to opera. His compositions are popular with musicians and audiences alike.

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News

Overnight Opera in Atlanta

January 30, 2013

It was truly an exciting experience - composing and performing an opera within 24 hours, working with Atlanta Opera!

Other News

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