Knoxville Summer / Vienna Dawn

Welcome the first breath of spring with a deeply evocative evening that spans continents, eras, and emotions. Knoxville Summer / Vienna Dawn explores the powerful interplay between nostalgic stillness and awakening energy. Journey through the lush, dreamlike memories of the American South with Samuel Barber’s deeply poetic masterpiece, Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Then, travel across the Atlantic as the orchestra captures the crisp brilliance of Beethoven’s first essay in symphonic form. This virtuoso masterpiece honors the memory of this giant of music, balancing intimate, soulful reflection with vibrant orchestral colors, this final concert brings our milestone 10th anniversary season to a breathtaking, luminous finish.