Masterworks: Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at the Tennessee Theatre as part of its Masterworks Series. The second oldest continuing orchestra in the southeastern United States, the KSO is led by Music Director Aram Demirjian, who shapes a season of iconic orchestral works, major choral repertoire, and celebrated soloists. This program places the spotlight on Tchaikovsky's powerful Fifth Symphony.

The Masterworks series pairs familiar symphonic masterpieces with guest artists and large-scale choral works. The orchestra has also appeared at the Kennedy Center as part of the SHIFT Festival of American Orchestras, underscoring its standing in the region. For classical music fans, this concert offers a chance to hear a major work of the orchestral repertoire performed by a professional hometown ensemble.