The Johnson Center for the Arts will present DuoR2 in A Night of Music and Art at 7 p.m. today at the art center in downtown Troy. The community is invited.

Robby Gibson, classical guitarist, and Rachel Nozny, flutist, are DuoR2 and they are a dynamic duo, said Vicki Pritchett, JCA executive director.

“Robby and Rachel are outstanding artists, and ‘A Night of Music and Art’ will provide the community with an opportunity to hear them play together and individually,” Pritchett said. “The Gibson Gallery is an intimate space and a perfect place for ‘A Night of Music and Art.’ The art exhibit features selections from Dr. Doug Hawkins’ collection of works by the Masters. The art and music will blend to make this a very special night at the Johnson Center.”

Gibson and Nozny, both faculty members in the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, formed DuoR2 in Spring 2014.

“In addition to performing the standard flute and guitar repertoire, the mission of DuoR2 is to be a versatile and creative ensemble that brings a high level of artistry and musicianship to many styles of music,” Pritchett said.

Before teaching full time at Troy University, Gibson was on faculty at Faulkner University and taught award winning high school and middle school programs for a combined six years. As a performer, Gibson has been a featured artist with several orchestras including the San Antonio Symphony and toured as both a soloist and chamber musician around the United States, Mexico and Italy.

He also played in Spain at several venues along the famous Camino De Santiago.

As a promoter of new music, Gibson has collaborated with several composers on the creation of new works for the guitar has and performed world premieres of new works by noted composers.

Nozny holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance from Mercer University and a Masters of Music degree in Flute Performance from the University of Kentucky. She has studied with noted flutists and most recently with world-renowned soloist Carol Wincenc.

While playing with the University of Kentucky Wind Ensemble, Nozny toured China and was a featured soloist. While at the University of Kentucky she also performed on recordings with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Michael Colgrass and folk-music legend Arlo Guthrie.

Before moving to Troy, Nozny served as principal flutist of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra from 2009-2012 and was a featured soloist while also teaching at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.

“We are excited to have these two highly acclaimed musicians at the Johnson Center tonight,” Pritchett said. “They will entertain us with beautiful music of different styles and in an artistic setting. We invite everyone who enjoys beautiful music and the artistry of outstanding musicians come to downtown Troy, have dinner on the square and then come to the Johnson Center for ‘A Night of Music and Art.’”

Admission is $10 and may be paid at the door. Refreshments will be served.