Maestro Matthew Kraemer conducts the Butler County Symphony Orchestra for his final time in a tribute to the “Golden Age of Hollywood” on Saturday evening at Butler Intermediate High School auditorium. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 4/8/23

An era ended as the curtain fell on Butler County Symphony Orchestra's season and conductor Matthew Kraemer took his final bow Saturday evening.

"The Golden Age of Hollywood" concert in Butler Intermediate High School auditorium was a night of reminiscence and recognition. Many were honored, and many more were impressed by the talented instrumentalists gracing the stage.

It was Kraemer's farewell concert with Butler Symphony after 11 years as its conductor. He soon will man the post of music director and conductor for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Kraemer was recognized at the concert’s end by the symphony board, specifically by president Carl Fry.