Ashoka Diwali Show
Join us for the Ashoka Diwali Show, a vibrant celebration of Diwali, symbolizing light over darkness and good over evil, while showcasing diverse South Asian cultures. Sebastian accompanies the show on tabla.
Join us for the Ashoka Diwali Show, a vibrant celebration of Diwali, symbolizing light over darkness and good over evil, while showcasing diverse South Asian cultures. Sebastian accompanies the show on tabla.
Join us for the Ashoka Diwali Show, a vibrant celebration of Diwali, symbolizing light over darkness and good over evil, while showcasing diverse South Asian cultures. Sebastian accompanies the show on tabla.
Join us for the Ashoka Diwali Show, a vibrant celebration of Diwali, symbolizing light over darkness and good over evil, while showcasing diverse South Asian cultures. Sebastian accompanies the show on tabla.
Sebastian joins the Basilica orchestra on percussion.
Sebastian joins the Basilica orchestra on percussion.
Sebastian joins Kirkwood Baptist Church Orchestra on percussion for its annual Festival of Carols.
Sebastian conducts the Meramec Orchestra with festive favorites including Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas suite for orchestra and choir.
Sebastian Buhts conducts the Meramec Orchestra featuring masterworks including Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides overture, Mozart’s Symphony in G minor “No. 40”, and Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets.
Join us for a staged reading of the play Hélène’s Dreams, written and directed by Amira-Géhanne Khalfallah and music by Sebastian Buhts, followed by a panel discussion about the politics of translation today. Complimentary Moroccan food will be served.
Union Avenue Opera’s new Fall One-Act Festival presents dwb (driving while black) and As One, two contemporary works that tackle themes of identity, personal struggle, and societal challenges.
Union Avenue Opera’s new Fall One-Act Festival presents dwb (driving while black) and As One, two contemporary works that tackle themes of identity, personal struggle, and societal challenges.
Union Avenue Opera’s new Fall One-Act Festival presents dwb (driving while black) and As One, two contemporary works that tackle themes of identity, personal struggle, and societal challenges.
Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.
Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.
Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.
Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.
Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.
Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.
Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.
Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.
My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”
My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”
My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”
My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”
Sebastian conducts the St. Charles County Symphony Orchestra, featuring music by Rossini and Saint-Saëns.
Sebastian joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Barber and Price
Sebastian joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Barber and Price
Sebastian conducts the Lindenwood University Wind Ensemble and Chorus for a seasonal spectacular celebrating all of your favorite Holiday classics!
Sebastian conducts the Lindenwood University Wind Ensemble, featuring exciting music by John Mackey, Katahj Copley, and more.
Sebastian performs marimba with Adirondika Pro Musica
Sebastian performs marimba with Adirondika Pro Musica
Sebastian conducts Charles Ives’ Variations on America
Sebastian performs percussion with Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Sebastian performs percussion with Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Sebastian directs the Lindenwood University Percussion Ensemble concert
Sebastian guest-conducts the Lindenwood University Symphony Orchestra