The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's next Masterworks Series concert is coming up on Thursday and Friday, November 12th and 13th at 7:30pm. As usual, the performances will be given in the magnificent Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville. On the program is Debussy's Claire de Lune (orchestrated by Andre Caplet), Messiaen's L'ascension, Ravel's Bolero, and the Piano Concerto No. 2 by Bela Bartok, featuring pianist, Jeremy Denk as the soloist. Denk has received several prestigious awards, including the MacArthur "Genius" fellowship in 2013 and the Avery Fisher Prize in 2014. He was also elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016.
In this interview with Morning Concert host, Melony Dodson, Maestro Demirjian explores how the unifying thread for this program is orchestration and orchestral colors. Additionally, Denk and Demirjian delve into Bartok's Piano Concerto No.2, a rarely performed work (perhaps due to the technically demanding solo part), which they compare to a joyful, rustic Hungarian dance. Tips are given for "what to listen for" in the works by Bartok and Messiaen to enrich the audience member's listening experience at the concert.
Tickets and additional information available at https://knoxvillesymphony.com/concert/bartok-bolero/
