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The 2018 East Tennessee History Fair will celebrate the region’s history with reenactments, activities, and tours. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society, along with dozens of businesses, historical organizations, museums, musicians, and individuals from across the region, the East Tennessee History Fair features fun and educational activities highlighting the people, places, stories, and events […]

Chamber Delights & Dances The Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra strings play a rousing finale to our 74th season!  You’ll want to dance, so bring your dancing shoes. Maestro Allcott will have his! Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Karen Kartal and Principal Oboist Ayca Yayman are soloists for the evening. Join us for the season-ending reception […]

Bach to Broadway! Music, mingling and munching make for another perfect evening with the Oak Ridge Chorus!  Enjoy music by J.S. Bach before you browse through the silent auction items to support ORCMA’s mission. Broadway music sets the stage for your bidding in the second intermission. Take home a treasure from this night to remember!  […]

This Will Be Our Reply Make music. Make peace. Join the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for an exquisite program of musical responses to violence in our world.  Beethoven offered his reply to violence by famously changing the dedication of his powerful third symphony in reaction to Napoleon’s unending wars.  Tennesseans will be in […]

Big Galut(e) Klezmer Ensemble Winner of the Simcha Prize at the 2017 International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, Big Galut(e) has been described as 'soulful and unselfconsciously poignant', 'jubilant', 'a real treat for open minds', and 'a serious band with lousy American humor.'   The musicianship of clarinetist Robin Seletsky, violinist Sasha Margolis, lutist Michael Leopold, […]

5:30 PM Youth-friendly dinner and exploration of carbon fiber string instruments 7:00 PM Pre-concert talk with Cumberland Piano Trio musicians and Dr. Amit Naskar, ORNL carbon fiber scientist 7:30 PM Cumberland Piano Trio concert featuring music by Dmitri Shostakovich, David Baker and Antonín Dvořák You won't want to miss Carbon Fiber Pairings, a student-friendly, pre-concert dinner […]

Music for Royalty You won’t need a tiara nor a crown, but you will feel like royalty when engulfed by the sound of the Oak Ridge Chorus performing grand works for chorus and organ!  Then, sing in the holiday season as Chorus Director Jaclyn Johnson leads popular holiday carols for the audience sing-along. Youth interest: Choral […]

With special guest artist Mark Kosower, cello  It’s an afternoon of distinction featuring intimate music by classic superstars Vivaldi, Mozart, Haydn, and “the London Bach.”  Special guest artist Mark Kosower, Principal Cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, brings his Oak Ridge Residency* to a close with performances of two beautifully elegant cello concertos.  It’s not only […]

Mark Kosower, cello & Jee-Won Oh, piano Frequent guests at international chamber music festivals, Mark Kosower and Jee-Won Oh have collaborated extensively, appearing in concert together and recording together worldwide. Recent season highlights include a tour of South Korea and Cambodia, and performances in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Ms. Oh also concertizes internationally as soloist […]

A free cello masterclass for Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra cellists, area cello teachers and area cello students of all ages is being presented by Mark Kosower, internationally acclaimed recitalist, concerto soloist, and Principal Cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra. All interested persons are invited to attend this free special event! A dedicated educator, Mr. Kosower is […]