Music This Week: February 3 - February 9
It's the first concert list of the semester! Get those concert reports done sooner rather than later. This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville, as well as Maryville and/or Oak Ridge. Other concertgoing tools: Facebook events, my Twitter lists, and the Do's and Don'ts of Concert Attendance.
Check back throughout the week because I constantly update the blog as I learn of events. All events without specific ticket information are FREE.
Monday, February 3
I will add events as I learn of them.
Tuesday, February 4
6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Xiaofeng Wu, piano
Featurting Schubert's four impromptus, Op. 90, Barber’s Excursions, and Scriabin’s Sonata No. 3 and 4.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996
7:00 p.m. Pellissippi State Guest Artist Recital: Will Boyd, saxophone and flute
Local jazz sensation Will Boyd will perform selections from his album “Freedom, Soul, Jazz” which features hymns, spirituals, and songs.
Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932
Wednesday, February 5
I will add events as I learn of them.
Thursday, February 6
I will add events as I learn of them.
Friday, February 7
6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate Recital: Justin Aponte, trumpet
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996
7:00 p.m. Maryville College Faculty Recital: Dr. Sheri Matascik, guitar
In October 2009, Matascik released her first solo guitar CD, At the End of the Day, a collection of guitar compositions that celebrate classical, contemporary folk, Appalachian, jazz and Celtic styles. In October 2011, she released her second solo guitar CD, Spirit Wood, which features a “classical/pop fusion” style of music. Digital downloads of Matascik’s music can be found on iTunes and Amazon.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804
7:00 p.m. Cathedral Concert Series (LINK): Violinists of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Complete Violin Sonatas and Partitas by Johann Sebastian Bach. Featuring the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Violins led by Mr. William Shaub, KSO Concertmaster. Please Respect our Sacred Space: No Food/Drink/Gum
TICKETS: TBA
Sacred Heart Cathedral - 711 S Northshore Dr, 37919
8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Vicki Nguyen, composition
Come experience a night of premiers for a varied array of soloists and ensembles!
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996
Saturday, February 8
7:00 p.m. Beijing Guitar Duo
Composed of guitarist Meng Su and Yameng Wang, the Beijing Guitar Duo has performed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. This past season took them to countries such as Germany, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Poland, China, Panama, and the United States. The duo has toured extensively with their mentor Manuel Barrueco, appearing in such countries as Germany, Finland, Spain, Russia, as well as the United States.
TICKETS: $20 adults, $5 students 12 to 18, Children under 12 FREE with adult admissions
Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan - 425 N Cedar Bluff Rd, 37923
Sunday, February 9
2:30 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): Guest artist recital - Young Pianist Series No. 2: Alexey Trushechkin
Russian pianist Alexey Trushechkin performs the second concerts in this special piano series. Featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, Grieg, Haydn, Rachmaninoff, and Scriabin.
TICKETS: $25 for adults, FREE for students with valid ID. Purchase tickets at youngpianistseries.com.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996
3:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Symphony presents "Musical Firsts" with Derek Reeves, viola
Special guest artist Derek Reeves helps us all pay tribute to musical firsts in this concert featuring trailblazing African American composers.
TICKETS: $25 adults, $10 young adults/students, FREE youth 18 and under
The Grove Theater - 123 Randolph Rd, Oak Ridge, 37830