The struggle of individuals to fit in is a universal one, it seems. Universal, as well, is the story of a red-nosed reindeer that discovered the value of self-worth can make you famous—the most famous reindeer of all.
Preview: Appalachian Ballet Offers Its 46th Season of Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Irony has an amusing place in music and dance performance history, for that history is full of examples of works that were unimpressive to audiences when they premiered, but later became giants of the repertoire. Tchaikovsky’s ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ certainly finds itself in this historic group.
Review: KSO’s ‘Classical Christmas’ a Joyous and Welcome Alternative
It had become a familiar theme for me every December. “Where’s the Music?” was the question one article’s headline posed to the realization that in the most festive, and seemingly busiest, month of the year, there were actually few music…
Review: Warm Traditions Continue in CBT’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
Traditions are indeed powerful and compelling things in human civilization—and seem to exist for both good and ill, often happily defying logic. Our holiday traditions are perfect examples of both the very peculiar and the very satisfying, embracing happy memories…
Openings: East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition at KMA
After you’ve filled up on Thanksgiving leftovers and satisfied your shopping whims and requirements this Friday—the infamous Black Friday—there is a load of art and theatre openings to finish off the day. At the Knoxville Museum of Art, you’ll find…
Review: Joshua Gersen Leads KSO in Beethoven, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky
The Beethoven Violin Concerto returned to the Tennessee Theatre this weekend for the first time since 2011, again with a guest conductor, Joshua Gersen, and this time with a remarkable young violinist, Paul Huang.
Review: UT Opera Finds Nuptial Chemistry in Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Last weekend in the Bijou, the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre explored the beauty of Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ (‘The Marriage of Figaro’), experimented with some fine vocal combinations, added some hot, dazzling visuals, and ended up with a vibrant, energetic production.
Preview: KSO Welcomes Guest Conductor Joshua Gersen and Violinist Paul Huang to Masterworks Series
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: “Beethoven Violin Concerto” Guest conductor: Joshua Gersen Guest violinist: Paul Huang Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major Richard Strauss: Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration) Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy 7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday,…
Preview: UT Opera Theatre Brings ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ to the Bijou This Weekend
University of Tennessee Opera Theatre: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) Stage director: James Marvel Conductor: Kevin Class Friday, Saturday, Sunday—November 10, 11, 12 Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay Street Tickets Oh, to have been a fly…
First Friday Art Openings, November 3, 2017
With Friday, November 3rd comes yet another packed First Friday. There are several exhibition and gallery openings that you’ll want to be aware of.
