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Music This Week: October 14 - October 20

Alright, it’s midterms, so y’all know what to do. This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville, Maryville, 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 Sunday, October 13

Monday, October 14

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Joint junior recital: Rylee Worstell, mezzo-soprano & Claire Sudarshan, soprano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: Bass Studio Recital
Featuring students of Jon Hamar.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Tuesday, October 15

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Brandon Jackson, drums
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

Wednesday, October 16

I will add events as I learn of them.

Thursday, October 17

7:00 p.m. Pellissippi State Community College presents Fall Choral Concert
Showcasing the talented students in Concert Chorale and the Variations Ensemble.
Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Symphony: Grieg Piano Concerto (LINK), Performance 1 of 2
The October Masterworks program is about folk music, memory and heritage, opening with Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7, composed to reflect the struggles of the Czech nation in the late 19th century. To follow, contemporary composer Jessie Montgomery’s “Records from a Vanishing City,” a piece inspired by the composer’s experiences growing up in New York City’s Lower East Side. Internationally renowned pianist Natasha Paremski performs Edvard Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto in A, which contains a wealth of Norwegian folk music influences.
Tennessee Theatre (LINK) - 604 S Gay St, 37902
TICKETS: $14 and up*

Friday, October 18

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Symphony: Grieg Piano Concerto (LINK), Performance 1 of 2
The October Masterworks program is about folk music, memory and heritage, opening with Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7, composed to reflect the struggles of the Czech nation in the late 19th century. To follow, contemporary composer Jessie Montgomery’s “Records from a Vanishing City,” a piece inspired by the composer’s experiences growing up in New York City’s Lower East Side. Internationally renowned pianist Natasha Paremski performs Edvard Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto in A, which contains a wealth of Norwegian folk music influences.
Tennessee Theatre (LINK) - 604 S Gay St, 37902
TICKETS: $14 and up*

Saturday, October 19

I will add events as I learn of them.

Sunday, October 20

3:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Symphony and Chorus presents Celebration of Our Past & Future (LINK)
The Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, now 75 years old, is the oldest continually-performing orchestra in Tennessee! Also featured in this performance: Sound Company Children’s Choir (Katy Wolfe, Director).
Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center - 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 37830
TICKETS: $25 Adults, $10 Young Adults/Students, FREE Children 18 and under

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*All students grades K-12 can attend this concert FREE with purchase of one adult ticket as part of the Penny4Arts program. Up to 3 students per adult ticket; some restrictions apply. Must redeem by visiting or calling the KSO Box Office at 865-291-3310 prior to the day of the concert (M-F, 9-5). Offer not available online or at the door. Questions: boxoffice@knoxvillesymphony.com.