Music This Week: April 13 - April 19

You know the drill by now! 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, April 13

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Terrence Leve, conducting
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles
The UT Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and the East Tennessee Tuba band perform a program of beautiful and exciting music.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Tuesday, April 14

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Student Chamber Music Showcase
Graduate and Undergraduate students perform the chamber music works that they have studied throughout the semester.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Maryville College: MC Jazz Ensemble and Tartanband | Spring Concert
Maryville College’s Division of Fine Arts will present a spring concert, which is free and open to the public. The concert will include performances by student ensembles: Tartanband, directed by Dr. Eric Simpson, and the MC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Bill Swann.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Samantha Martinez-Brockhus, piano
Featuring pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Corigliano.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Wednesday, April 15

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Holly Moyer, jazz piano
A collection of jazz repertoire including South African works, featuring pianist Holly Moyer with Griffin Photoglou on drums and Rob Linton on bass.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Saxophone Chamber Music Night
An evening of chamber music featuring the UT Saxophone Ensemble and Saxophone Quartets.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Thursday, April 16

6:00 p.m. Maryville College: Keyboard Night
A student performance. Free and open to the public.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Symphony presents Beethoven & Sibelius, Performance 1 of 2 (LINK)
This program features the brilliant talent of pianist Zhenni Li for Beethoven’s magnificent Piano Concerto No. 4. Ms. Li has garnered worldwide recognition, most recently as the winner of the 2017 New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition, Astral Artist’s 2016 National Auditions, and the Grieg International Competition in Norway. Beethoven’s soulful concerto is paired with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2,  which the composer referred to as “a confession of the soul,” led by guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, music director of the Eugene and Santa Rosa symphonies.
TICKETS: $14 and up
Tennessee Theatre - 604 S Gay St, 37902

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: Beethoven Exposed!
A tasting menu of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, presented by UT piano studios. The Exposition from each of the 32 piano sonatas will be performed in chronological order, providing a chance to peek into Beethoven's innovations, range of expressions, and stylistic development throughout his creative life.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Friday, April 17

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Joint junior recital: Keely Rogers, clarinet and Austin Fox, saxophone
Keely Rogers performs Czardas by Vittorio Monti, Tango No.3 by Astor Piazzolla, and L'amour est un oiseau rebelle by George Bizet.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Symphony presents Beethoven & Sibelius, Performance 2 of 2 (LINK)
This program features the brilliant talent of pianist Zhenni Li for Beethoven’s magnificent Piano Concerto No. 4. Ms. Li has garnered worldwide recognition, most recently as the winner of the 2017 New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition, Astral Artist’s 2016 National Auditions, and the Grieg International Competition in Norway. Beethoven’s soulful concerto is paired with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2,  which the composer referred to as “a confession of the soul,” led by guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, music director of the Eugene and Santa Rosa symphonies.
TICKETS: $14 and up
Tennessee Theatre - 604 S Gay St, 37902

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): UT Opera Theatre Presents Two One-Acts by Gian-Carlo Menotti (Performance 1 of 3)
UT Opera presents Two One-Acts by Gian Carlo Menotti, "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Amelia Goes to the Ball," are two wonderfully funny and poignant works.
Bijou Theatre - 803 S. Gay St, 37902

Saturday, April 18

2:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Balinese Gamelan Concert
The University of Tennessee's Balinese gamelan presents a concert of traditional music of Bali and Indonesia, as well as new works for gamelan from Balinese and American composers.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

2:30 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): UT Opera Theatre Presents Two One-Acts by Gian-Carlo Menotti (Performance 2 of 3)
UT Opera presents Two One-Acts by Gian Carlo Menotti, "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Amelia Goes to the Ball," are two wonderfully funny and poignant works.
Bijou Theatre - 803 S. Gay St, 37902

4:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Jing-Fang Huang, piano
Come enjoy piano music written by Beethoven, Chopin, and Scriabin.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Patrick Rutledge, trombone
Featuring works by Bach, Verhelst, Sulek, and Mahler.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Flute Ensemble Concert
Flute ensembles ranging from quartets to a full flute choir will perform music inspired from places and cultures around the world.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Sunday, April 19

2:30 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): UT Opera Theatre Presents Two One-Acts by Gian-Carlo Menotti (Performance 3 of 3)
UT Opera presents Two One-Acts by Gian Carlo Menotti, "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Amelia Goes to the Ball," are two wonderfully funny and poignant works.
Bijou Theatre - 803 S. Gay St, 37902

3:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Joint-junior recital: Darius Edwards and Peter Kim, clarinet
An afternoon of single reed music featuring works by Aaron Copland, Pierre Max Dubois, Bela Kovacs, Andre Messager, Robert Muczynski, Rodney Rogers, and Claude T. Smith.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: UT Jazz Big Band Spring Concert
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Music This Week: March 9 - March 15

One more week of concerts before Spring Break! 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, March 9

1:00 p.m. Pellissippi State: Variations and Bluegrass Ensemble Spring Tour Send-Off Mini Concert
College Center, Goins Building - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

5:30 p.m. Notre Dame Handbell Choir Concert
Sacred Heart Cathedral - 711 S Northshore Dr, 37919

7:00 p.m. Pellissippi State: Percussion at Pellissippi with guest artist, Richard Henson
The Pellissippi Percussion Ensemble presents their Spring Concert. They will perform a diverse concert including styles from all over the world. World percussionist Richard Henson will also be soloing with the ensemble.
Clayton Performing Arts Center - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: Clarinet Night No. 1
Members of the clarinet studio perform standard literature.
Room 32, Alumni Memorial Building - 1408 Middle Drive, 37996

Tuesday, March 10

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Nicolette Caswell, soprano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman, Irish Harpist and Guitarist
Clayton Performance Arts Center - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital
An evening of exciting and beautiful music for solo euphonium and tuba performed by students of Alexander Lapins.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Wednesday, March 11

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

8:00 UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Sofya Gulyak, piano
Sofya Gulyak's recital programs are frequently reviewed in superlatives, and her concerto appearances with major orchestras are noted in glowing terms by the world's music press. Sofya Gulyak is currently a professor of piano at the Royal College of Music in London. Her UT debut will feature works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev. Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Thursday, March 12

7:00 p.m. Maryville College: Concert Choir Spring Concert
The Maryville College Concert Choir, directed by Stacey Wilner, will perform selections from its upcoming Scotland tour in May 2020. This concert will serve as a fundraiser for the choir tour.
TICKETS: $10 - Can be purchased at the Clayton Center Box Office at 865-981-8590.  Admission is free for MC faculty, staff and students although a printed ticket is required for admission.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Choral Society: STARGAZER
This concert will feature assistant conductor Andrew Duncan, performing an innovative concert called Stargazer. 
TICKETS: $15
Central Bearden Baptist Church - 6300 Deane Hill Dr, 37919

Friday, March 13

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Abbie Conant, trombone
Abbie Conant is former Principal Trombone of the Munich Philharmonic and Professor of Trombone at the Staatliche Hochschule fuer Musik in Trossingen, Germany. Her experiences with egregious sexism in the Munich Philharmonic inspired Malcom Gladwell's book Blink and comprise its final chapter. Her recital performance at UT is a fitting marker of Women's History Month and is free and open to the public.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

6:00 p.m. Alive After Five with Kelle Jolly & The Women in Jazz Jam Festival (LINK)
The AA5 spring series begins with the premier performance of the 5th annual week-end long Women in Jazz Jam Festival, coordinated by Kelle Jolly. The Women in Jazz Jam Festival Band is a marvelous ensemble lead by women musicians who perform with the love of jazz in their hearts and the joy of life on their faces. Featured in the group are some of Knoxville’s local favorites as well as some rising stars. Their performance will include music written by and/or made famous by women performers, as well as some original music. Get ready to join the band on the dance floor or just “Sing Something” with the Women in Jazz Jam Festival Band! TICKETS: $15 General Admission, $10 with Membership or college student ID, FREE for ages 17 and under. All tickets are sold at the door beginning at 4:45 pm.
Knoxville Museum of Art - 1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, 37916

7:00 p.m. Moody Chorale Concert | Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church - 9132 Kingston Pike, 37923

7:30 p.m. Caroline Wilkins, harp
Award-winning concert harpist Caroline Wilkins will present an evening of harp music.
TICKETS: Suggested donation of $15 per person. Tickets available at the door. For more information, please call 423-200-8451.
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 6500 Northshore Dr SW, 37919

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Sarah Beegle, mezzo-soprano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:30 p.m. University of Notre Dame Glee Club
Recognized as one of the finest all-male collegiate choral groups in the country more than 2,000 young men have sung with the University of Notre Dame Glee Club, combining the rich traditions of Notre Dame with the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Admission is FREE but seating is limited. Tickets are available at the Paraclete Books and Gifts Store (located on the Cathedral campus) 865-588-0338, or at the door (doors open 1 hour before the concert). Please Respect our Sacred Space: No Food/Drink/Gum.
Sacred Heart Cathedral - 711 Northshore Dr, 37919

Saturday, March 14

7:00 p.m. Knoxville Guitar Society presents Pierre Bensusan
Winner of the Independent Music Award, in the Live Performance Album category for his latest triple live album “Encore” (2014), “Rose d’Or” of the Montreux Festival for his first album, “Près de Paris” (Switzerland, 1976), “Best World Music Guitar Player ” by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine (USA, 2008), Pierre Bensusan is recognized as one of the premier musicians of our time. If “World Music” is music that pays tribute to the spirit of a collection of human beings through distinct rhythms, traditional instruments and harmonic colors, French-Algerian guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan can be recognized as one of the most eloquent and world musicians today.
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, March 15 

I will add events as I learn of them.

Music This Week: October 21 - October 27

Alright, it’s midterms, so y’all know what to do. This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown, and 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. Updated Friday, October 25.

Monday, October 21

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Kirill Gliadkovsky, piano
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, Kirill Gliadkovsky, performs a Viennese Salon recital. The recital includes Mozart's Fantasy in D Minor, Beethoven's Tempest Sonata, Brahms' selections from Op. 118, and Schubert's last piano sonata in B-flat Minor.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Tuesday, October 22

7:30 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: Concert Choir Outreach Concert
The UT Concert Choir presents an Outreach Concert at Second Presbyterian Church, in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church Choir, Oak Ridge, and Graystone Presbyterian Church Choir, Knoxville.
Second Presbyterian Church (LINK) - 2829 Kingston Pike, 37919

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Dr. Josh Bynum, trombone
Josh Bynum, Associate Professor of Trombone at the University of Georgia, presents a recital of works for trombone and piano.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Wednesday, October 23

6:30 p.m. Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (LINK), Dress rehearsal
At the turn of the 20th century, an innocent Japanese girl falls victim to a U.S. naval officer and an ancient code of honor that foreshadows her fate. Puccini’s dramatic, romantic music brilliantly underscores the tragedy which never fails to bring tears to the eyes. This visually provocative presentation, a revival of the 2010 production, features Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Pastin as the betrayed Butterfly, and tenor Richard Troxell as Lt. B. F. Pinkerton, star of Frdric Mitterand’s award-winning film version of the opera.
Tennessee Theatre - 604 South Gay Street, 37902
TICKETS: FREE for students

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Ching-Wen Hsiao, piano
World-renowned pianist Ching-Wen Hsiao's UT debut recital will include Prokofiev's Sonata No. 7 and compositions by Gordon Chin. Dr. Hsiao is Assistant Professor of Piano and Co-Coordinator of the Piano Area at West Virginia University. A founding member of the Lyon Piano Trio, Dr. Hsiao is the Regional Director of the Elite International Music Competition and Director of the West Virginia International Piano Competition and Festival.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Thursday, October 24

7:00 p.m. Pellissippi State Community College: Fall Bluegrass Concert
Enjoy the sounds of Pellissippi's very own bluegrass band, the Hardin Valley Thunder!
Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Chamber Chorale presents Alone In the Night
Join the Knoxville Chamber Chorale for this FREE event at First United Methodist Church of Morristown.
First United Methodist Church of Morristown (LINK)http://www.fumcmorristown.org/ - 101 E 1st N St, 37814

Friday, October 25

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Joint junior recital: Brandon Mcgrath, viola & Josie Campbell, cello
Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann, Max Branch, Giuseppe Valentini, and Rebecca Clarke.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

7:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Philharmonia (LINK) Halloween Concert, Performance 1 of 2
The Philharmonia is up to some scary stuff! This program features Dukas' Sorcerer's Apprentice, Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre, Lizst's Totentanz, Harry Potter and more. Our soloists will be the awesome Kevork Esmeryan on the violin and Danny Brian on the piano. We're playing it twice!
Cokesbury United Methodist Church (LINK) - 9919 Kingston Pike, 37922

7:30 p.m. Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (LINK), Performance 1 of 2
At the turn of the 20th century, an innocent Japanese girl falls victim to a U.S. naval officer and an ancient code of honor that foreshadows her fate. Puccini’s dramatic, romantic music brilliantly underscores the tragedy which never fails to bring tears to the eyes. This visually provocative presentation, a revival of the 2010 production, features Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Pastin as the betrayed Butterfly, and tenor Richard Troxell as Lt. B. F. Pinkerton, star of Frdric Mitterand’s award-winning film version of the opera.
Language: Performed in Italian with projected English translation. Running Time: 3.0 hours, with 1 intermission
Tennessee Theatre - 604 South Gay Street, 37902
TICKETS: $25 and up for Adults, $15 and up for Students/Children.

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Lee Brandt, tenor
Singing selections by Schumann, Poulenc, Tisti, and Hundley.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Saturday, October 26

2:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Philharmonia (LINK) Halloween Concert, Performance 2 of 2
The Philharmonia is up to some scary stuff! This program features Dukas' Sorcerer's Apprentice, Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre, Lizst's Totentanz, Harry Potter and more. Our soloists will be the awesome Kevork Esmeryan on the violin and Danny Brian on the piano. We're playing it twice!
First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge (LINK) - 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 37830

Sunday, October 27

2:30 p.m. Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (LINK), Performance 2 of 2
At the turn of the 20th century, an innocent Japanese girl falls victim to a U.S. naval officer and an ancient code of honor that foreshadows her fate. Puccini’s dramatic, romantic music brilliantly underscores the tragedy which never fails to bring tears to the eyes. This visually provocative presentation, a revival of the 2010 production, features Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Pastin as the betrayed Butterfly, and tenor Richard Troxell as Lt. B. F. Pinkerton, star of Frdric Mitterand’s award-winning film version of the opera.
Language: Performed in Italian with projected English translation. Running Time: 3.0 hours, with 1 intermission
Tennessee Theatre - 604 South Gay Street, 37902
TICKETS: $25 and up for Adults, $15 and up for Students/Children.

3:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Edward Pulgar, violin & Bernadette Lo, piano
Edward Pulgar and Wei-Chen Bernadette Lo perform a program of works for violin and piano including the beautiful but rarely performed violin sonata by Guillaume Lekeu.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Katherine Benson, piano
Award-winning pianist Katherine Benson presents her graduation recital as an Artist Certificate candidate.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Music This Week: April 15 - April 21

Y’all know the drill by now, right? This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville and Maryville. Other concertgoing tools: Facebook events (LINK), my Twitter lists (LINK), and the Do's and Don'ts of Concert Attendance (LINK).

Check back throughout the week because I constantly update the blog as I learn of events. All events without specific ticket information are FREE. Remember that some venues have an age restriction; I will post this info when I have it.

Monday, April 15

6:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Joint junior recital: Julia Stewart, trombone and Zanae Locke, horn
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Tuesday, April 16

7:00 pm Pellissippi State Community College: Spring Jazz & Bluegrass Concert
Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

7:00 pm Maryville College: MC Chamber Music Concert
A performance featuring Maryville College student music ensembles.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts (LINK) - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Ensemble event: UT Big Band Spring Concert
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Wednesday, April 17

8:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Ensemble event: UT Balinese Gamelan Concert
The University of Tennessee's Balinese gamelan presents traditional music of Bali and Indonesia as well as new works for gamelan from Balinese and American composers.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Thursday, April 18

6:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Studio recital: Viola Studio Spring Recital
Viola students pay homage to the centennial anniversary of the Berkshire Festival Competition, performing works written for the event 100 years ago.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 pm Knoxville Symphony presents UnStaged: Vision (LINK)
The KSO's UnStaged Series continues with a music-centric event exploring the relationship between music and visual art. Join us for UnStaged: VISION at the Knoxville Museum of art where your senses collide. Let the sounds of the Knoxville Symphony swell around you as you interact with various art forms curated for an intimate, unique experience. Create your own experience as we explore the relationship between music and visual art.
Knoxville Museum of Art (LINK) - 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, 37916
TICKETS: $40 per person, general admission, AGES 21 and up.

8:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Studio recital: Violin Studio Recital
Students of Geoffrey Herd give their Spring performance.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Friday, April 19

I will add events as I learn of them.

Saturday, April 20

4:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Senior recital: Sam Adams, piano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

6:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Junior recital: Peter Trigiani, saxophone
Peter Trigiani is a studio and jazz student studying under professor Gregory Tardy. He will be performing his recital in tribute to the great American saxophonist, Sonny Rollins. All of the pieces to be performed are either composed or previously performed by Sonny Rollins.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Graduate recital: Kristina Zeinstra, viola
Featuring "Viola Sonatas of 1919" including Clarke Viola Sonata, Bloch Suite for Viola, and Piano Hindemith Op. 11 No. 4.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Sunday, April 21

6:00 pm UT School of Music (LINK) - Ensemble event: UT Small Jazz Ensemble Concert
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996