Music that "keeps our hearts warm": KSO set to premiere Quilts by Jonathan Leshnoff

WUOT | By Matthew Motley

Published April 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT

Matthew Motley speaks with composer Jonathan Leshnoff and KSO music director Aram Demirjian about the upcoming world premiere of Leshnoff's Quilts.

On April 16th and 17th at 7:30 in the Tennessee Theatre, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents the April installment of its masterworks series. The concert sees the KSO joined by world renowned violinist Midori for Beethoven’s Violin concerto as well as the world premiere of Quilts by Jonathan Leshnoff.

Tickets and additional information can be found here

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Matthew Motley

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.

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