• Keep It Classical Ep. 005 – Making a Connection with “Connection Lost”

    Keep It Classical Ep. 005 – Making a Connection with “Connection Lost”

    On this week’s episode of Keep it Classical, I talk to Scott Joiner, the composer of the short film-opera, Connection Lost: The Tinder Opera. This 11-minute gem can be found on YouTube, or if you’re paying attention, you’ve probably seen it on your Facebook page. Scott and I had a great conversation! Of course, we talk about how his…

  • Episode 004 …Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Experienced

    Episode 004 …Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Experienced

    Knoxville Opera’s upcoming production of Tosca is going to be, well, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. The Puccini masterpiece is to be performed in Downtown Knoxville and is slated to be an all-day affair. The fresh-look production will take place in three different venues, each venue housing a different act. The first act, which is set…

  • Episode 003 – The Best Kept Secret in Classical Music

    Episode 003 – The Best Kept Secret in Classical Music

    Hi Everyone! Thanks for listening to Keep It Classical! When one thinks of classical music – instruments like the violin, cello, or the piano come to mind. It’s a bit less common to associate the guitar with the art form. And in Knoxville, the Knoxville Guitar Society may not have the notoriety of our Symphony Orchestra…