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September 2024
KSO: ‘Haydn in the Garden’
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert called "Haydn in the Garden" at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Additional details to come.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Beethoven & Gershwin
The Knoxville Symphony’s MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series will welcome back East Tennessee audiences for the 2024-25 season with renewed, triumphant energy in a program that features Ortiz’s magical “Kauyumari,” Gershwin’s dazzling, jazz-influenced Concerto in F and Beethoven’s bracing Fifth Symphony, whose unmistakable four-note opening motif embarks listeners on a journey from turmoil to triumph.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Beethoven & Gershwin
The Knoxville Symphony’s MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series will welcome back East Tennessee audiences for the 2024-25 season with renewed, triumphant energy in a program that features Ortiz’s magical “Kauyumari,” Gershwin’s dazzling, jazz-influenced Concerto in F and Beethoven’s bracing Fifth Symphony, whose unmistakable four-note opening motif embarks listeners on a journey from turmoil to triumph.
Find out more »KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Chamber Classics Series: Beethoven Symphony No. 4
The Knoxville Symphony will open the 2024-25 Chamber Classics Series with the world premiere of “The Lure of the Flowering Fern,” a KSO-commissioned work written by East Tennessee composer Dosia McKay. KSO pianist Emi Kagawa will perform Mozart’s spritely Third Piano Concerto.
Find out more »October 2024
Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Oktoberfest Inspirations
The opening Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series concert kicks off with a delightful autumnal program featuring the chilling melodies of Saint-Saens’ “Danse Macabre” and Dvorak’s lyrical Piano Quintet No. 2.
Find out more »Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Oktoberfest Inspirations
The opening Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series concert kicks off with a delightful autumnal program featuring the chilling melodies of Saint-Saens’ “Danse Macabre” and Dvorak’s lyrical Piano Quintet No. 2.
Find out more »Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire
Serpentine Fire, fronted by the iconic voice of Tyriq Johnson, is the hottest Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band around. Experience an unforgettable start to Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series as Serpentine Fire joins the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for smash hits including “After the Love is Gone,” “September” and “Reasons.”
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
From the passion of Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade for Orchestra to the intensity of Brahms’ Third Symphony, the October MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks program brims with romanticism. Award-winning violinist Paul Huang returns to present Tchaikovsky’s searing Violin Concerto.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
From the passion of Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade for Orchestra to the intensity of Brahms’ Third Symphony, the October MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks program brims with romanticism. Award-winning violinist Paul Huang returns to present Tchaikovsky’s searing Violin Concerto.
Find out more »KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »November 2024
MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: The Firebird
The Knoxville Symphony takes flight in November with a fiery program featuring Auerbach’s driving “Icarus,” Williams’ enchanting “Hedwig’s Theme” and Stravinsky’s thrilling suite from “The Firebird.” KSO Concertmaster William Shaub takes center stage with Sibelius’ shimmering Violin Concerto.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: The Firebird
The Knoxville Symphony takes flight in November with a fiery program featuring Auerbach’s driving “Icarus,” Williams’ enchanting “Hedwig’s Theme” and Stravinsky’s thrilling suite from “The Firebird.” KSO Concertmaster William Shaub takes center stage with Sibelius’ shimmering Violin Concerto.
Find out more »December 2024
Chamber Classics Series: Classical Christmas Messiah
The Knoxville Symphony’s annual holiday tradition will continues with Handel’s glorious Messiah.
Find out more »KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »January 2025
KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Journey to a galaxy far, far away and experience Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as never before. George Lucas’ stunning 1980 film will be projected on the big screen as the KSO performs John Williams’ iconic music live. After the destruction of the Death Star, the Empire has regrouped – with Darth Vader leading the hunt for Luke Skywalker.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Mahler Symphony No. 5
The artistic excellence of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is showcased through Bach’s haunting and dramatic Toccata and Fugue and Mahler’s intense Fifth Symphony with a breathtaking fourth movement that remains a pinnacle of Mahler’s compositions.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Mahler Symphony No. 5
The artistic excellence of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is showcased through Bach’s haunting and dramatic Toccata and Fugue and Mahler’s intense Fifth Symphony with a breathtaking fourth movement that remains a pinnacle of Mahler’s compositions.
Find out more »Chamber Classics Series: Mozart & More
Knoxville Symphony's principal second violinist, Edward Pulgar, takes the podium to present a refreshing afternoon concert as he conducts and performs Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto.
Find out more »February 2025
Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Winter Dreams in Vienna
Take a trip to Vienna with Concertmaster William Shaub as he presents two lighthearted works by two notable Viennese composers – Schubert and Mozart. Grieg’s spritely Holberg Suite closes out the program.
Find out more »Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Winter Dreams in Vienna
Take a trip to Vienna with Concertmaster William Shaub as he presents two lighthearted works by two notable Viennese composers – Schubert and Mozart. Grieg’s spritely Holberg Suite closes out the program.
Find out more »Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: Blue Suede Tunes: Music of Elvis and more with Frankie Moreno
Come to the “Knox-Vegas” Civic Auditorium as the KSO welcomes Frankie Moreno – the multi-talented five-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year – for an evening fit for “The King.” Enjoy Elvis’ greatest hits and unforgettable tunes from the 1950s and 1960s in a concert you have to see to believe.
Find out more »KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Knoxville Symphony and several East Tennessee collaborators bring Mendelssohn’s charming “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life. Crawford-Seeger’s bouncing “Rissolty, Rossolty,” Rautavaara’s atmospheric “Cantus arcticus: Concerto for Birds and Orchestra” and Smetana’s evocative “The Moldau” open the program.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Knoxville Symphony and several East Tennessee collaborators bring Mendelssohn’s charming “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life. Crawford-Seeger’s bouncing “Rissolty, Rossolty,” Rautavaara’s atmospheric “Cantus arcticus: Concerto for Birds and Orchestra” and Smetana’s evocative “The Moldau” open the program.
Find out more »March 2025
Chamber Classics Series: Mediterranean Masters
Guest conductor Noam Aviel makes her Knoxville debut with a delightful Mediterranean-centric programming, which includes Rossini’s “The Silken Ladder,” Toldra’s “Sea Views” and Respighi’s “The Birds.” Rodrigo’s “Concierto serenata” features Knoxville Symphony harpist Cindy Emory.
Find out more »Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: Celtic Spirit featuring Eileen Ivers
Virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers, who has “charisma and technique to burn,” according to The Boston Globe, ignites the Celtic Spirit through music, song and dance in a concert event celebrating the emotional journey of the Irish immigrant.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Scheherazade
The Knoxville Symphony will welcome guest conductor and Oak Ridge-native Conner Gray Covington to present Rimsky-Korsakov’s shimmering “Scheherazade” alongside Schumann’s deeply romantic Piano Concerto, featuring Janice Carissa, who is lauded for playing that “conveys a vivid story rather than a mere showpiece,” according to the Chicago Classical Review.
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Scheherazade
The Knoxville Symphony will welcome guest conductor and Oak Ridge-native Conner Gray Covington to present Rimsky-Korsakov’s shimmering “Scheherazade” alongside Schumann’s deeply romantic Piano Concerto, featuring Janice Carissa, who is lauded for playing that “conveys a vivid story rather than a mere showpiece,” according to the Chicago Classical Review.
Find out more »KSO: Q Series at the Elks Lodge
The Q Series features KSO’s String Quartets and Woodwind Quintet in lunchtime performances at the Elks Lodge. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »April 2025
Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Exotic Winds from Distant Lands
Concertmaster William Shaub rounds out the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series season with an exuberant program featuring Sarasate’s spirited Zapateado, Djiwadi’s theme from HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Wallen’s “Five Postcards” and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major.
Find out more »Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series: Exotic Winds from Distant Lands
Concertmaster William Shaub rounds out the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series season with an exuberant program featuring Sarasate’s spirited Zapateado, Djiwadi’s theme from HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Wallen’s “Five Postcards” and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major.
Find out more »Chamber Classics Series: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
From the three pieces by modern composers Garrop, Assad and Herron that open the program to Vivaldi’s tour de force “The Four Seasons,” Baroque influence will radiate from the Knoxville Symphony’s concluding Chamber Classics Series concert for the 2024-25 season.
Find out more »Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: Landslide: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Fleetwood Mac
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and special guests celebrate one of rock 'n' roll’s most important bands. An evening of vinyl masterpieces will include “Go Your Own Way,” “Rhiannon,” “Dreams” and “Landslide.”
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Carmina Burana
Fate unfolds in the Knoxville Symphony’s performance of Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana,” featuring the Knoxville Choral Society and Knoxville Symphony Youth Choir, and Simon’s emotional “Fate Now Conquers.”
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: Carmina Burana
Fate unfolds in the Knoxville Symphony’s performance of Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana,” featuring the Knoxville Choral Society and Knoxville Symphony Youth Choir, and Simon’s emotional “Fate Now Conquers.”
Find out more »May 2025
Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series: The Australian Bee Gees
Get ready to catch “Saturday Night Fever” from this amazingly entertaining and authentic tribute to one of music’s most adored acts. An evening of Bee Gees hits will include “Jive Talking,” “You Should Be Dancing” and “How Deep is Your Love?”
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: New World Symphonies
The 2024-25 MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series concludes with a monumental concert featuring the world premiere of a KSO-commissioned African drum concerto written by Derrick Skye, whose compositions have been described as “deliciously head-spinning.” African music resounds on the remaining program in Price’s lively “Colonial Dance” and Dvořák's remarkable “New World Symphony.”
Find out more »MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series: New World Symphonies
The 2024-25 MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series concludes with a monumental concert featuring the world premiere of a KSO-commissioned African drum concerto written by Derrick Skye, whose compositions have been described as “deliciously head-spinning.” African music resounds on the remaining program in Price’s lively “Colonial Dance” and Dvořák's remarkable “New World Symphony.”
Find out more »