Symphony Board gathers to gab and gourmandize
Haha! Made you look! I just wanted to use the word "gourmandize" in a headline! Actually, this is just a light little post to launch us all into a (hopefully) relaxing -- and cooler -- weekend. The...
View Article“Haydn in the Garden:” a lovely free treat for the senses
You often hear Aram Demirjian, music director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, say that 70 percent of the KSO's performances occur outside of concert halls. By that, he means that, in addition to...
View ArticleGarden takes “fall break” to raise funds
It was a packed house -- or tent! -- last month as the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum held its 15th annual Green Thumb Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year for the horticultural gem...
View ArticleKSO’s 90th year: historic violin, nine world premieres
As the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, its board president, Rick Fox, has donated to the group a violin that his late great-aunt used to take lessons...
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