Our Lady of Victory Basilica will be holding a world premiere of “Stabat Mater” for solo contralto voice and piano” by WNY composer David Butler. Enjoy this free concert on Saturday April 11th, right after the 4:30 vigil Mass. JoAnn Falletta calls David Butler’s Stabat Mater “Beautiful, and very original!” That’s April 11th, at 4:30, at the Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. Donations will fund the restoration of the OLV pipe organ.

Featured performing artists: Mannis conservatory graduate vocalist Allison Gish, with Eastman and Juilliard graduate pianist Melody Fader. David Butler will perform on the piano his "Mass of Divine Mercy" during the 4:30 Mass.