The Knoxville Symphony opens the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series with Mozart’s dramatic Symphony No. 40 alongside Strauss’ dazzling Horn Concerto No. 1 featuring principal horn Jeffery Whaley.

The opening Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series concert for the 2025-26 season kicks off with a vibrant program highlighting prominent Spanish and Latin American composers.

The opening Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series concert for the 2025-26 season kicks off with a vibrant program highlighting prominent Spanish and Latin American composers.

The 2025-26 Pops Series will open with "Sailing: Soft Rock of the 70s & 80s." The waters are smooth, and the drinks are chilled, so slip on your Top-Siders and come aboard for an evening of hits made famous by Christopher Cross, Toto, Dan Fogelberg and more.

Stravinsky’s evocative and coloristic ballet score “Petrushka” is brought to life on the KSO’s October MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series. Internationally renowned cellist Zlatomir Fung makes his KSO debut with Elgar’s poignant and autumnal Cello Concerto. Supported by the League of American Orchestra’s Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program, Meilina Tsui’s latest work, “Floridian Symphony,” makes its Tennessee premiere.

Stravinsky’s evocative and coloristic ballet score “Petrushka” is brought to life on the KSO’s October MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series. Internationally renowned cellist Zlatomir Fung makes his KSO debut with Elgar’s poignant and autumnal Cello Concerto. Supported by the League of American Orchestra’s Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program, Meilina Tsui’s latest work, “Floridian Symphony,” makes its Tennessee premiere.

The Knoxville Symphony brings together the spirit of America and the rhythms of Spain in this transatlantic, dance-infused program for November's MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series, featuring two show-stopping staples of the symphonic repertoire – Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio espagnol.”

The Knoxville Symphony brings together the spirit of America and the rhythms of Spain in this transatlantic, dance-infused program for November's MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series, featuring two show-stopping staples of the symphonic repertoire – Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio espagnol.”

Darth Vader readies his second Death Star and Luke Skywalker reassembles the Rebel forces. Be there as they face off for the final time on the big screen as the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic music live.

The Knoxville Symphony welcomes in the new year with rising young American composer Gala Flagello’s brilliant and brief “Bravado.” Virtuoso violinist Vadim Gluzman makes his KSO debut with Brahms’ radiant Violin Concerto.

The Knoxville Symphony welcomes in the new year with rising young American composer Gala Flagello’s brilliant and brief “Bravado.” Virtuoso violinist Vadim Gluzman makes his KSO debut with Brahms’ radiant Violin Concerto.

Concertmaster William Shaub presents a perfect midwinter program with Handel-Halvorsen’s entrancing “Passacaglia,” Goldmark’s breathtaking “Air,” Souponetsky’s pulsating “Tides of Solitude” and Prokofiev’s haunting Violin Sonata No. 1.

Concertmaster William Shaub presents a perfect midwinter program with Handel-Halvorsen’s entrancing “Passacaglia,” Goldmark’s breathtaking “Air,” Souponetsky’s pulsating “Tides of Solitude” and Prokofiev’s haunting Violin Sonata No. 1.

Las Vegas and Atlantic City entertainment fixture Steve Lippia joins the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for swingin’ standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone and Sammy Davis Jr.

Celebrate the season of love with three deeply romantic masterpieces by Russia’s most quintessential composers. Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” is explored through the lenses of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, with Rachmaninoff’s ravishing “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” providing a stunning interlude between the two.

Celebrate the season of love with three deeply romantic masterpieces by Russia’s most quintessential composers. Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” is explored through the lenses of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, with Rachmaninoff’s ravishing “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” providing a stunning interlude between the two.

Guest conductor Chelsea Gallo makes her Knoxville debut with a delightful literary-themed program, featuring Beethoven’s Overture to “The Creatures of Prometheus” and Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” Principal pianist Emi Kagawa graces the stage with a performance of Zwilich’s “Peanuts Gallery.”

Experience the best of Motown as never before with the lush sound of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, arrangements by Grammy Award winner Jeff Tyzik and a trio of talented vocal soloists, including two Broadway stars and an American Idol winner. Savor an evening of unforgettable hits by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie.

The Knoxville Symphony will present Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” alongside the world premiere of American composer Robert Paterson’s “Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra: Cocktail Concerto,” a spirited saxophone concerto inspired by cocktails prominently featured in classic cinema.  

The Knoxville Symphony will present Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” alongside the world premiere of American composer Robert Paterson’s “Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra: Cocktail Concerto,” a spirited saxophone concerto inspired by cocktails prominently featured in classic cinema.  

Concertmaster William Shaub concludes the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series for the 2025-26 season with an exciting and diverse program, including Tchaikovsky’s bouncing “Valse Scherzo,” Faure’s warm “Piano Quintet No. 1” and a reimagined orchestration of the iconic “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” theme. Plus, a KSO commission written by Saad Haddad makes its world premiere on this performance.

Concertmaster William Shaub concludes the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series for the 2025-26 season with an exciting and diverse program, including Tchaikovsky’s bouncing “Valse Scherzo,” Faure’s warm “Piano Quintet No. 1” and a reimagined orchestration of the iconic “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” theme. Plus, a KSO commission written by Saad Haddad makes its world premiere on this performance.

Reminisce to 25 of the Beatles’ greatest hits, including “Ticket to Ride,” “Penny Lane,” “Get Back” and “Hey Jude” as you’ve never experienced them before with the KSO! Enjoy orchestrations restored from the original Abbey Road recording sessions with stunning video and animation from the Beatles’ official fan magazine.

The artistic excellence of the Knoxville Symphony is showcased in April’s program with Richard Strauss’ daring and brilliant “Don Juan.” One of the leading violinists of her generation and musical legend Midori returns to Knoxville for the first time in 15 years to present Beethoven’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Jonathan Leshnoff celebrates the retirement community in East Tennessee with a brand new KSO commission inspired by the quilting exhibition at Shannondale of Maryville.

The artistic excellence of the Knoxville Symphony is showcased in April’s program with Richard Strauss’ daring and brilliant “Don Juan.” One of the leading violinists of her generation and musical legend Midori returns to Knoxville for the first time in 15 years to present Beethoven’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Jonathan Leshnoff celebrates the retirement community in East Tennessee with a brand new KSO commission inspired by the quilting exhibition at Shannondale of Maryville.

Michael Cavanaugh – handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway smash Movin’ Out – has brought concertgoers the music of the Piano Man and the Rocket Man. He returns with a new show filled with timeless hits of Paul Simon (“The Sound of Silence”), James Taylor (“Your Smiling Face”) and Neil Diamond (“Sweet Caroline”).

The Knoxville Symphony will celebrates the close of its 90th anniversary season, Aram Demirjian's 10th season, and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a program celebrating musical and geographic American landscapes.