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December 2010 Archives

Most Memorable Classical Music Performances of 2010
In this week's Metro Pulse, I offer up my list of the Most Memorable Classical Music Performances of 2010. Online here.Thanks for reading and Happy...Read More Published 12/30/2010 at 9:58 AM 0 comments
Review in Metro Pulse: KSO Holiday Concert
In this week's issue of Metro Pulse, I look at the KSO Holiday Concerts from last weekend and issue a "bah humbug" on the Civic...Read More Published 12/23/2010 at 8:53 AM 0 comments
WUOT's Schedule of Holiday Week Music
Unless your idea of Holiday music is dogs barking "Jingle Bells," you will probably be able to find a lot to like this week on...Read More Published 12/20/2010 at 12:47 PM 0 comments
On the Subject of Holiday Music...
I offered a few words on the subject of holiday music in last week's Metro Pulse. Eric Felten of the Wall Street Journal maintains in...Read More Published 12/20/2010 at 9:54 AM 0 comments
KSO Holiday Concerts Begin Tonight
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concerts, sponsored by Clayton Bank and Trust along with Clayton Volvo and Clayton Homes, begin tonight, December 17, and run...Read More Published 12/17/2010 at 8:31 AM 0 comments
Knoxville Choral Society Auditions January 6
Let's see...You just finished belting out "Good King Wenceslas" in the shower and now you feel confident and empowered to seek out the next level...Read More Published 12/16/2010 at 9:12 AM 0 comments
Knoxville is So Lucky!
Maybe it's just the time of year. Having been absorbing a steady diet of The Nutcracker, It's A Wonderful Life, PBS and WUOT music programs,...Read More Published 12/14/2010 at 12:02 PM 0 comments
KSO Holiday Concerts This Week
The 24th annual Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concerts are finally here. This year's concert features the KSO, the Knoxville Choral Society, Go! Contemporary Dance Works,...Read More Published 12/12/2010 at 8:24 AM 0 comments
Saturday: The Met HD Broadcast Offers "Don Carlo"
The Metropolitan Opera continues its live HD broadcast season of 12 opera productions this Saturday with Verdi's masterpiece, Don Carlo. The Knoxville venue for the...Read More Published 12/10/2010 at 10:45 AM 0 comments
Lucas Richman Gets Grammy Nomination
Lucas Richman, conductor and music director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, was conductor on a recording that was nominated for a 2010 Grammy in...Read More Published 12/07/2010 at 12:33 PM 0 comments
Saturday: "The Nutcracker" at Clayton Center
Appalachian Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, fresh from its weekend at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium, has two performances this Saturday at the Clayton Center for...Read More Published 12/06/2010 at 10:46 PM 0 comments
Tonight: "Messiah" at Clayton Center for the Arts
Handel's Messiah is offered this evening at 7:30 pm in the main theatre of the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. Performing is the...Read More Published 12/06/2010 at 12:00 PM 0 comments
Sunday: Foothills Brass Quintet in Oak Ridge
The Foothills Brass Quintet, founded in Calgary, Canada, in 1982, is an ensemble that mixes brass ensemble music with more than a bit of theatrics....Read More Published 12/03/2010 at 8:43 AM 0 comments
KSO Partners with Young-Williams on Holiday Concerts
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concerts ("Holiday Characters") are just two weeks away with four performances December 17 thru December 19 at the Civic...Read More Published 12/02/2010 at 11:42 AM 0 comments

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