By Alan Sherrod It isn’t at all uncommon for audiences today to willingly take in performances of four and five hours, or even more, if the occasion demands it. Marathon concerts, even all night ones, always attract the curious…
Recital Report: Pianist László Váradi Journeys Through An Afternoon of Liszt
By Alan Sherrod One doesn’t really expect Beethoven’s ‘Appassionata’ Sonata to lead off a recital program, yet there it was, brimming with heat to start the afternoon. László Váradi, the first pianist in this year’s Young Pianist Series recitals, clearly had…
Sunday: UT Symphony Launches ‘Beethoven250’ with the Seventh Symphony
One hardly needs an excuse to listen to more of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven—but if one did demand an excuse, the inevitable march of time is about to provide one. The year 2020 represents the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth, so you can be sure that there will be a host of musical explorations of the composer’s works across the globe between now and then.
The University of Tennessee School of Music has launched its own program of focus, Beethoven250, which will act as an organizing umbrella for concerts, recitals, discussions, and lectures over next two years. The UT Symphony Orchestra, under Director of Orchestras James Fellenbaum, is kicking off their participation this Sunday with their season-opening concert that will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major.
Review: An Auspicious Start to Chamber Music Season
The distinction of being the first chamber music recital of the 2018-19 season in Knoxville goes to violinist Miroslav Hristov of the University of Tennessee School of Music, along with four notable guests, for their “An Evening of Chamber Music” recital this past Sunday evening. Their performance of Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major, along with works by Reinhold Glière and Beethoven, was their second of the weekend—the first being on Friday evening at East Tennessee State University where two members of the quintet, violist David Kováč and cellist Sean Hawthorne, are on the music faculty. The quintet also included violinist Yu-Fang Chen of Ball State University and cellist Daniel Veis of Park University in Missouri.
KSO Wraps 2015-16 Season This Week with Wagner, Beethoven, and Theofanidis
The 2015-16 season for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra ends this week with concerts featuring works by Richard Wagner, Beethoven, and Theofanidis.
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…
Thurs/Fri,May 14/15: Lucas Richman’s Final Concert with the KSO
It sounds trite to say it, but if you only make it to one Knoxville Symphony Orchestra concert this season, this week’s Masterworks pair should be it. KSO music director and conductor, Lucas Richman, will be conducting his last concert with…