Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra in Knoxville, Tennessee.
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performing at Cherokee Park in Morristown, Tennessee, circa May 2021 | |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Concert hall | |
| Principal conductor | Aram Demirjian |
| Website | knoxvillesymphony |
The orchestra was established in 1935 and is the oldest continuing orchestra in the southeastern United States.[2] The founding conductor was Bertha Walburn Clark, who led the group until 1946. Other former conductors were Lamar Stringfield (1946-1947 season), David Van Vactor (1947 to 1972), Arpad Joó (1973-1978), Zoltán Rozsnyai (1978-1985), Kirk Trevor (1985-2003), and Lucas Richman (2003-2015).[2] The KSO has been led by Aram Demirjian since 2016.[1]
Underneath the KSO umbrella, a highly successful youth orchestra was established in 1975, known as the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra (KSYO). They are currently conducted by James Fellenbaum.[1]
See also
References
- "Our History & Mission". Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- Roy C. Brewer, Symphony Orchestras, Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, December 25, 2009; last updated February 28, 2011; accessed June 28, 2011
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