BY DIANA SALESKY It can be disappointing to learn that an artist you truly wanted to hear has had to cancel, which is the case with violinist Philippe Quint, who was scheduled to appear with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra…
Review: Exploring Appalachian and Slavic Roads with Mandolinist Jeff Midkiff and KSO Strings
BY ALAN SHERROD Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre enjoys a whirlwind of concert bookings during its busy season, covering every imaginable genre of performance from every imaginable description of performer. Few of these guests, however, can showcase and illuminate the hall’s…
Review: KSO’s Concertmaster Series — A Brilliant Evening of Brahms, Schumann, et al.
BY ALAN SHERROD Each of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s performance series have their own raison d’etre, from performing the historical and contemporary orchestral repertoire, to the intimacy of small ensembles bringing chamber music to life. In its 11th season…
Review: KSO Guest Conductor Yankovskaya Joined by Cellist Oliver Herbert for Dvořák Concerto
BY ALAN SHERROD January was a guest conductor month for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks concerts this past weekend with the orchestra entrusting the baton to Lidiya Yankovskaya for the occasion. Ms. Yankovskaya has been Music Director of the…
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: January Concerts Abound
• • • • • • • • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: January Concerts • • • Q-Series at The Elks Lodge • • • This monthly series of chamber music invites listeners to a Wednesday Lunchtime performance by the KSO’s…
The Most Read ARTS KNOXVILLE Stories of 2022
Yes, it is that time of year when we look back at the coverage of events that piqued the interest of readers. And, it is that time of year that we thank our readers for their continued interest—and look forward…
Most Memorable Classical Music Performances of 2022
BY ALAN SHERROD Somehow, it just feels encouraging to say that we have “returned to normal” following the Covid-19 pandemic. But the fact is, the Knoxville art and music scene has not “returned” at all. Rather, we have “evolved”…
Review: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra et al. — Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and ‘A Carol Symphony’
BY ALAN SHERROD Believe it or not, it has only been since 2015 that the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has marked the beginning of its busy holiday season with a “Classical Christmas” offering for its late-November Chamber Classics Series concert.…
On the Wall … Off the Wall: November 15 – 30, Part 2
Part 1 of this multi-part November arts survey is here. • • • • • • St. John’s Cathedral Arts Series: Chase Hawkins, trumpet, and Jason Overall, organ Chase Hawkins, principal trumpet of the Knoxville…
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Among Additions to Big Ears 2023
The 10th edition of the internationally acclaimed Big Ears is on tap for 2023 and additions to the program lineup announced today suggest that the festival is celebrating the milestone by taking an important direction in reflecting new music. Partnering…