The lusty month of May has arrived, although the “gusty” month of May is probably more accurate. Whether May is a cause for excitement or not depends on one’s awareness that the 2022-23 season is now beginning to wind down with arts organizations hitting their final events of the year. In addition to this week being FIRST FRIDAY for Downtown gallery-goers, the University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra and the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Classics Series at the Bijou are offering final concerts in those series. At the same time Concerts on the Square are starting up with Jazz Tuesdays thanks to the City of Knoxville Special Events.
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Concerts on the Square: Jazz Tuesdays
Through June, the City of Knoxville Special Events is sponsoring these free jazz concerts on Market Square—every Tuesday from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Provide your own lawn chairs, blankets, or whatever.
May 2 – Greg Tardy Quartet
May 9 – Tahj Walsh Quintet
May 16 – Vance Thompson Quartet
May 23 – Jack Roben Trio
May 30 – Sam Adams Quartet
June 6 – Margherita Fava Quartet
June 13 – Mark Boling Trio Life
June 20 – Taber Gable Quartet
June 27 – Ken Brown Quintet
Check out the City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents in case of any changes or weather-related announcements.
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University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra
For their final concert of the season, the UTSO, under the direction of Maestro James Fellenbaum, is offering Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky as arranged by Maurice Ravel.
Thursday, May 4 at 7:00pm
Alumni Memorial Building, James R. Cox Auditorium, UT Campus
FREE
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Knoxville Symphony Orchestra—Chamber Classics Series: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8
In addition to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, the KSO’s principal and second oboes—Claire Chenette And Ayca Yayman—will be featured in double oboe concertos by Vivaldi and Viet Cuong.
Adolphus Hailstork: Baroque Suite
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto For Two Oboes (Claire Chenette And Ayca Yayman, Oboe)
Viet Cuong: Extra(Ordinarily) Fancy (Claire Chenette And Ayca Yayman, Oboe)
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8
Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2:30 PM
Bijou Theatre
Tickets and Information
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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: NXT GEN Concert – Taber Gable & The Marble City Brothers / Jack Roben Plays Americana
Sunday, May 7th, 7:30pm
At Old City Performing Arts Center, 111 State Street in downtown Knoxville
https://www.knoxjazz.org/next-gen
What a great musical May scheduled in Knoxville! As a point of reference, Jazz Tuesdays is planned and presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra via Vance Thompson, Executive Director. We appreciate the support of the city and hope to continue seeing the outstanding crowds each Tuesday! Jan Bechtel, KJO Chair
What an amazing month of music! The Jazz Tuesday concerts are planned and presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra via Vance Thompson, the KJO’s Executive Director. Hope the wonderful crowds continue