While summer heat still prevails, one can sense the coming of fall. One sign of…
Music
“If you don’t know what to do, there’s actually a chance of doing something new.”
― Philip Glass, Words Without Music: A Memoir
KJO Promotes the Next Generation of Jazz Musicians with NXT GEN Series
Utter the phrase “jazz artist” and, inevitably, the image that comes to mind is of…
KSO’s 2022-23 Season Nears as Individual Concert Tickets Go On Sale
The hypnotic music of late summer cicadas will soon give way to autumn’s music—just as…
Big Ears Announcement: Tom Welsh and Rachel Milford Join Management Team
When Big Ears recently released data on its economic effect on Knoxville, the announcement actually…
Review: Atlanta Opera Finds Universal Truth in ‘Cabaret’
BY ALAN SHERROD There is no particular requirement that a theatre production plunge headlong…
Knoxville Opera Announces Its 2022-23 Season…And a Rebranded Future – Part 1
BY ALAN SHERROD Crossing thresholds is a part of the life process of both…
Marble City Opera Announces A Trio of Works for 2022-23 Season
Although only a week has passed since Marble City Opera wrapped up its 2021-22 season…
Review: Marble City Opera Finds Operatic Gold in ‘The Copper Queen’
BY ALAN SHERROD Exploring different stylistic niches in opera has been the raison d’etre…
Preview: An Old West Ghost Story Beckons Marble City Opera in ‘The Copper Queen’
Marble City Opera: The Copper Queen Music by Clint Borzoni; libretto by John de los…
Review: KSO Concludes 2021-22 Season with Fascinating Rhythm
BY ALAN SHERROD In days of yore—which now includes anything prior to the pandemic…
