Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Melony Dodson talks with Aram Demirjian and Vance Thompson about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's (KSO) May Masterworks series program, which features a collaboration between the KSO and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. The two ensembles will present selections from the Swing Symphony by Wynton Marsalis.

Melony Dodson talks with conductor, Aram Demirjian, and composer, Nicky Sohn, about the music on the May 2026 Roy Cockrum Chamber Series concert. The program reflects themes of home and storytelling.

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

Melony Dodson talks with Maestro Aram Demirjian and pianist, Zlata Chochieva about the KSO's February 2026 masterworks concert, Star-Crossed Lovers, featuring Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Melony Dodson talks with maestro Aram Demirjian and violinist, Vadim Gluzman about the KSO's January 2026 masterworks concert

Matthew Motley speaks with Bass Kevin Burdette and KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian about the orchestra's upcoming performance of Handel's Messiah.

Melony Dodson talks with guest conductor, Michelle DiRusso, and pianist, Chaeyoung Park, about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's November Masterworks concert

Melony Dodson talks with Maestro Aram Demirjian and internationally-renowned cellist, Zlatomir Fung, who performs Elgar's Cello Concerto with the KSO on October 16 and 17, 2025

Matthew Motley speaks with composer Derrick Skye, conductor Aram Demirjian, and Drummer Obayana Ajanaku about the upcoming world premiere of Skye's concerto Between Suns.

Melony Dodson talks with conductor, Aram Demirjian