An evening of intrigue and effervescence: Knoxville Opera presents Strauss's Die Fledermaus

WUOT | By Matthew Motley

Published October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

Matthew Motley speaks with stage director Dean Anthony and conductor Noam Aviel about Knoxville Opera's upcoming production

The Knoxville Opera kicks off its 2026-2027 season with a production of Johann Strauss II's exuberant comedy, Die Fledermaus. Performances will be given in the Tennessee Theatre on Friday, October 23rd at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 25th at 2:30pm.

Tickets and additional information can be found on the Knoxville Opera's website.

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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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