Classical Cafe:

Holy Cow, What a Weekend!

If you can't find something in the way of classical music to entertain you this weekend, then you need to seek professional help.  The weekend, and into next week, is chock full of interesting concerts and events.  Check the previous posts in this blog for detailed information on some of them.  Here they are in a nutshell:

Friday, November 13

The Crucible by Robert Ward
UT Opera Theatre production at the Bijou Theatre
8 p.m.  (additional performances below)
(read my preview in this week's Metro Pulse or online here.)

Saturday, November 14

The Crucible by Robert Ward
UT Opera Theatre production at the Bijou Theatre
2:30 p.m.

The Knoxville Choral Society
Handel's The Messiah (selections) and J.S. Bach's Cantata #140, Wachet auf
Tennessee Theatre
8 p.m.

Sunday, November 15

UT Faculty Chamber Series Music of the Ages
"An Age of Revolution"  (Shostakovich, Telemann, Messiaen)
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg., UT Campus
4 p.m.
Free

The Crucible by Robert Ward
UT Opera Theatre production at the Bijou Theatre
8:00 p.m.

Monday, November 16

The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Tennessee Theatre
7 p.m.
Free

"This concert will feature performances from all five orchestras in the Association: theJunior Philharmonia, led by Erin Archer, the Philharmonia, led by Katie Hutchinson, Sinfonia, led by Association General Manager Kathy Hart-Reilly, Youth Chamber Orchestra, led by Wesley Baldwin and the Youth Orchestra." (KSO website) 



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