Just what is the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art? Every three years, participating Tennessee museums, arts venues, and arts organizations curate and present exhibitions under a common theme designed to connect the exhibitions and promote the state’s existing visual contemporary…
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…
Opening: ‘The Sculpture of William Edmondson’ at McClung Museum
• • • • • • • • McClung Museum: Exhibition, The Sculpture of William Edmondson Opening at the McClung Museum on the UT campus on Friday, January 13, is a special exhibition, The Sculpture of William Edmondson: Tombstones, Garden…
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…
Results: Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition–Tennessee District
Begun in 1954, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions underwent a name change in 2021—to the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition in recognition of a sizable gift from the Laffont family in the name of Eric and Dominique Laffont. The mission…
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”…
ORCMA Announces Régulo Stabilito As Its New Music Director and Conductor
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, the umbrella organization for the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and the Oak Ridge Chorus, has announced the results of its search for its next Music Director—Régulo Stabilito. Stabilito was one of four finalist candidates…
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Offers ‘Rebel Without a Claus’ – and a Major Announcement
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus: Rebel Without a Claus Saturday, December 17, 3:00 & 7:30 PM, Bijou Theatre in Knoxville Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM, ETSU’s Martin Center for the Performing Arts in Johnson City Tickets and Information Mysteries abound this…
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.…