September 14, 2017
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents six lunchtime performances at The Square Room in downtown Knoxville featuring one or more KSO ensembles. The first Q Series performance is Wednesday, September 27 at 12:00 p.m. at The Square Room. This series is presented with support from the Aslan Foundation. Patrons are encouraged to purchase the Q Series season for just $100; single tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door.
The Q Series consists of KSO ensembles such as the Principal Quartet and/or the Woodwind Quintet performing a one-hour lunchtime concert. Tickets are $18 in advance/$20 at the door and include a boxed lunch from Café 4. The first performance of the Q Series will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at noon and features the Principal Quartet. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
This concert features KSO Principal Quartet playing a Mozart String Quartet in three movements followed by an Argentinian Tango by Astor Piazzolla. The program closes with a four-movement String Quartet by Felix Mendelssohn. The KSO Principal Quartet members are: Gordon Tsai, violin; Edward Pulgar, violin; Kathryn Gawne, viola and Andy Bryenton, cello.
KSO Principal String Quartet
When: Wednesday, September 27 at 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
KSO Q Series Dates for the 2017 -18 season: Sept. 27, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 31, Mar. 28, Apr. 25
Where: The Square Room, located behind Café 4 in Market Square
Tickets are $18 in advance/$20 at the door and include a boxed lunch from Café 4; they may be purchased by calling 865-291-3310 or visiting our website. Seating is general admission and is limited; doors open at 11:30 a.m.
About the KSO
Established in 1935, and now under the leadership of Music Director Aram Demirjian, the KSO has contributed to the cultural life in East Tennessee continuously for 80 years, providing excellence in musical and educational programs. The Orchestra consists of 80 professional musicians and performs 300 programs throughout the region each season, reaching audiences of more than 200,000 people. The KSO performs in traditional venues such as the Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre and the Civic Auditorium as well as non-traditional places like hospitals, schools, city parks and churches. For more information regarding the KSO, please visit www.knoxvillesymphony.com or call 865-291-3310.
KSO Q Series at the Square Room: The KSO Principal String Quartet performs lunch & a concert Sept. 27 at noon – $20 at the door. 291-3310. Follow @knoxsymphony on Twitter and Like KSO on Facebook.
