BY ALAN SHERROD There is an ineffable sense of magic in theatre that is performed outdoors, particularly when accomplished at twilight in a natural setting as the fading light and ambient sounds of nighttime take hold. Marble City Opera…
This Week: Marble City Opera Goes Outdoors for Carlisle Floyd’s ‘Susannah’
Chamber opera has been the raison d’etre for Marble City Opera over its 10 years of life, even if many of the company’s productions seemed to redefine what a “chamber” actually is. Tosca in a cathedral and La Traviata in…
Review: MCO’s ‘The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace’ Is Infinitely Charming
BY ALAN SHERROD In its ten years of existence, Marble City Opera has filled a niche in Knoxville’s music scene, a niche for which it seems it was destined. It has also earned a reputation for a mind-boggling variety…
Preview: Marble City Opera – “The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace”
For its mid-season production, Marble City Opera is presenting The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace—music by Kamala Sankaram and libretto by Rob Handel. The one-act chamber opera received its premiere in 2019 from Opera Ithaca. The MCO production will be…
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: Marble City Opera’s ‘Heartbreak Express’
BY ALAN SHERROD Not a premiere, but close to it—Marble City Opera boarded the Heartbreak Express this past weekend with three performances of the one-act opera—score by George Lam and libretto by John Clum. These performances were the first…
Concerts, Plays, and Shows: October 18 – 23
Here are a few events you may want to keep in mind for the week. Clarence Brown Theatre – Lab Theatre: Adaptive Radiation Hannah Benitez’ play Adaptive Radiation premiered in 2018. “Four youths are catapulted into whimsical chaos by a…
Preview: Marble City Opera’s ‘Heartbreak Express’
One of the special joys of contemporary opera is visiting new musical and storytelling territory on a journey of theatrical exploration. That should certainly be the case for Marble City Opera‘s next production, Heartbreak Express, by George Lam & John…
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 with an intensely memorable production of The Copper Queen, the company is wasting no time in announcing its tenth season of works for 2022-23. MCO…