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Cellist Sterling Elliott talks collaboration, malleability, and fun ahead of KSO debut

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Matthew Motley speaks with Maestro Aram Demirjian and cellist Sterling Elliott who performs Dvorak's Cello Concerto on the KSO's September 2026 Masterwork concert.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra opens it's 2026-27 season of Masterworks series concerts with a program exploring the diverse threads that contribute to the tapestry the American sound. On the program is Nicky Sohn's Is This the Happiest Place on Earth, William Grant Still's Symphony No 1 (Afro American), Gershwin's An American in Paris, and Dvorak's Cello Concerto, with guest soloist Sterling Elliott.

The performances will be given on Thursday and Friday, September 17th and 18th, at 7:30
in the Tennessee Theatre.

Tickets and additional information can be found on the KSO website.

A Kansas native, Matthew began his journey south by attending the University of Georgia. It was here that he got his start in public radio, working on WUGA’s classical program Night Music. After graduating in 2024 with degrees in music and computer science, Matthew joined WUOT as host of the Afternoon Concert.