Amadeus Concert Ensemble: The Lighter Side of Beethoven

Amadeus Concert Ensemble: The Lighter Side of Beethoven
Sun Feb 16, 4:30 PM
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville

Features vocal surprises including the composer’s Tyrolean songs, “Auld Lang Syne,” and “God Save the King.” The program also presents rarely heard selections from Beethoven’s cantatas, concert scenes, Knight’s Ballet, and his unfinished opera Vestas Feuer. Soprano Mary-Hollis Hundley (“sophisticated…sparkling”/Tulsa World) and bass-baritone Nathan Stark (“ominous and unearthly power”/Washington Post) will make their ACE and Knoxville debuts. Knoxville artists soprano Jacqueline Brecheen (“lyrically beautiful and strong”/Arts Knoxville) and tenor John Overholt fill out the quartet of soloists. Maestro Brian Salesky returns to the ACE podium to conduct this unique program which includes the participation of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Choir in their second collaboration with ACE.

Free reservations are required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-amadeus-concert-ensemble-tickets-1203642710749

Info: 865-643-6600 or bnsalesky@gmail.com