Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s “Eroica”
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” or “Heroic” will resound in the concert hall, celebrating his 250th year. “Eroica” is the first time Beethoven pushes the boundaries of the symphonic form, as the first two symphonies were more traditional and classical – similar to Haydn & Mozart. Two underrepresented but essential American composers comprise the first half of the program. George Walker was the first African American to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1996. His searingly emotional elegy, “Lyric for Strings,” will open the program, followed by Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Knoxville audiences will remember violinist Bella Hristova from her 2017 Knoxville performance. Bella Hristova is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including a 2013 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and First Prize in the 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions.
Open to students outside of Knox County? YES
Advance reservations required? YES. Visit or call the KSO Box Office (M-F 9-5) at least 24 hours prior to the concert. This offer is not available through web sales or for walk up sales at the venue the afternoon or evening of the concert.
Contact: Christy Harris, 865-291-3310, charris@knoxvillesymphony.com