Classical Cafe:

Not Your Usual Abandoned Limestone Quarry

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(photo by Johannes Scherman)
Located in the former limestone quarry of Draggängarna in the county of Dalarna in central Sweden, 280 km from Stockholm, Dalhalla presents a summer season of 30 or so events, including an opera season, classical music, jazz, and rock.  Road trip!  Apparently, the acoustics are so good in the natural amphitheater that concertgoers are urged to watch their conversations.

Hmmm...Knoxville has some abandoned quarries.  I wonder if...



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Alan Sherrod serves up a big plate of nourishing commentary on the Knoxville classical music and fine arts scene.