The hypnotic music of late summer cicadas will soon give way to autumn’s music—just as…
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“If you don’t know what to do, there’s actually a chance of doing something new.”
― Philip Glass, Words Without Music: A Memoir

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…

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…

Review: Knoxville Opera Ends with Puccini – Begins a New Era
BY ALAN SHERROD Like the mythological Phoenix rising from its predecessor’s ashes, Knoxville Opera’s…

Big Weekend Downtown! – Rossini Fest, Puccini Gala, Chamber Music Society, ‘Sweat’
Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival International Street Fair Saturday, April 30, Downtown Knoxville, 10:00 AM –…