(L to R) Nicolette Book, Jacqueline Piccolino, Emmett O’Hanlon, judges Melissa Wegner and Brian Speck, 2nd place – Jessica Faselt, 1st place – Hunter Enoch (Photo and info courtesy of Metropolitan Opera National Council – Mid-South Region) The auditions for…
Saturday, Feb 6: 2016 Met Opera Mid-South Auditions
The Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions for the Mid-South Region will take place this Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Germantown Performing Arts Center in Germantown, TN. Starting time is 11 am.  One region winner will advance to the national semi-finals in New…
Review in the Knoxville Mercury: Storm Fizzles, Demirjian and KSO Dazzles
My review of last week’s Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concerts featuring guest conductor Aram Demirjian and violinist Philippe Quint can be found in this week’s Knoxville Mercury. That concert featured works by John Adams, Ligeti, Bruch, and Beethoven.
KSO This Week: Guest conductor Aram Demirjian — Beethoven, Bruch, Ligeti, Adams
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Guest conductor: Aram Demirjian Guest violinist: Philippe Quint Thursday and Friday, January 21,22, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Downtown Knoxville Tickets: http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com or 865-291-3310 ———————————– It is now the 2016 side of the…
Four Winners in 2016 Met Auditions for Middle/East Tennessee District
2016 Met Audition Winners with district co-chairs (L to R) Phyllis Driver (co-chair), Jessica Faselt, Evan Kardon, Lauren McQuistin, Todd Barnhill, Jocelynne McCall (co-chair) The 2016 Metropolitan National Council auditions for the Middle/East Tennessee District held on Saturday, January 9,…
Sunday at the Bijou: The Principal Quartet Explores Schubert, Prokofiev, and Brahms
While the growth of Knoxville’s classical music scene has been quietly satisfying for audiences, the growth of chamber music within that scene in the last five or six years has been nothing short of phenomenal. Providing the original foundation for…
Hark! January Classical Music!
The Knoxville classical and jazz music scene resumes this week, admittedly a bit slowly at first as if still recovering from New Year’s overindulgence. But then, look out—there are major events in January that surely need to be on your…
In the Knoxville Mercury: My 2015 List of Most Memorable Performances
Looking for my annual list of Most Memorable Classical Music Performances in Knoxville for 2015? Head on down to your nearest Knoxville Mercury stand or box and pick up this week’s copy***. And, while you are at it, please patronize…
In the Knoxville Mercury: Review of CBT’s ‘The Santaland Diaries’
In this week’s Knoxville Mercury, read my review of Clarence Brown Theatre’s The Santaland Diaries. Online here. Thanks for reading!
Review: Marble City Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Downtown Knoxville was—to say the least—packed last Friday evening. The seasonal Knoxville Christmas parade drew a huge throng of families and interested parties to Gay and adjacent streets. And, shows at the Tennessee and Bijou Theatres added to what would…
