Music This Week: March 23 - March 29

We’ve made it halfway through the semester—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, March 23

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Shin-Wen Twu, piano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Tuesday, March 24

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: New Sound Concert Series
New music from the UT composition studio.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Maryville College: Student Repertoire Recital
A performance featuring Maryville College music majors. Free and open to the public.
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) Ensemble event: UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
The UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir in their annual spring concert.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building - 1408 Middle Drive, 37996

Wednesday, March 25

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

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: UT Cello Studio Recital
UT Cello Studio recital featuring works for cello by composers from underrepresented groups.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Thursday, March 26

I will add events as I learn of them.

Friday, March 27

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): The 24-Hour Composition Challenge Concert
This concert is the finale to the SCOUT-sponsored, 24-hour composition challenge! In this challenge, composers worked to write for a randomly selected set of players for the ensemble sizes they chose. After 24 hours, the composers gave their completed work to the performers to rehearse and play on this concert. Come join us as we watch the hard work put into such a short time! Donations will go to the Student Composer Organization at UT. For Composers and Performers interested in this event, go to tiny.utk.edu/24hcc to sign up!
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”
Directed by Doug James.
TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Logan Campbell, bass-baritone
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Saturday, March 28

2:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Cortney Morley, flute
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

2:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”Directed by Doug James.TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Angela Lois, viola
Angela Hois performs an evening of Hindemith, Clarke, and Bach.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Sunday, March 29

2:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”
Directed by Doug James.
TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Clara Prinston, violin
Join Clara for her senior recital as she will not only be celebrating great composers, but also her time at UTK.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

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