As reported previously, ACE is now the Amadeus Concert Ensemble—a reflection of its sizable presence in Knoxville’s classical music scene and the impressive scale of its performances with full orchestra and chorus in Knoxville’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. Its 2024-25 season…
ACE Becomes Amadeus Concert Ensemble and Announces 2024-25 Concerts
To more accurately reflect its evolution, scale, and importance, the Knoxville performance entity previously known as the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble has undergone a name change to become the Amadeus Concert Ensemble. Its thoughtfully presented composer-themed concerts employing notable soloists appearing…
Knoxville Cathedral Unveils Completed Organ Installation
Six years after the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus opened its doors, its pipe organ is now complete. Officially titled the Casavant Frères Pipe Organ, Opus 3927, the organ will be dedicated on April 12 in a concert open to the public.
Review: Amadeus Chamber Ensemble Glitters with “French Opera Jewels”
The Amadeus Chamber Ensemble Orchestra, Chorus, and soloists, led by conductor Brian Salesky, delved deeply into a cache of musical gems entitled “French Opera Jewels” – part of the Cathedral Concert Series.
Amadeus Chamber Ensemble: Remainder of 2023-24 Season Revealed
In September, the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble opened its 2023-24 season with Sacred Rossini, a concert of selections from the Italian master’s Stabat Mater and Messa Solenne. For a full house audience as part of the Cathedral Concert Series at Sacred…
Shaub Shines in Strauss at the Cathedral Concert Series
BY DIANA SALESKY Every once in a while, one hears a performance in which the connection between performers and composer is in perfect unity. Such was the case when violinist William Shaub and pianist Kevin Class took on the…
Review: Amadeus Chamber Ensemble Assembles a Feast of Mozart
BY ALAN SHERROD True to its title, the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble’s “Mozart! An Operatic Feast” delivered on its promise of being anything but a one-course meal. For nearly two hours, the near-capacity audience for Sunday evening’s presentation in the…
Review: Amadeus Chamber Ensemble’s “Verdi in the Cathedral”
Filling an important niche in the Knoxville classical music scene, the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble continued its participation in the Cathedral Concert Series this past Sunday afternoon with a program entitled “Verdi in the Cathedral.” The Cathedral Concert Series is a…
This Week: Amadeus Chamber Ensemble Presents ‘Verdi in the Cathedral’
Verdi in the Cathedral Cathedral Concert Series – Amadeus Chamber Ensemble Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 5:00 PM Admission is free, but registration is requested The Cathedral…
Review in Brief: Amadeus Chamber Ensemble – Mozart’s ‘Coronation Mass’ & ‘Regina Coeli’
Classical music lovers know full well that one has to take advantage of every opportunity to catch the gems of the repertoire when performances of them happen in a busy music scene. This past Sunday afternoon was one of these…