Knoxville Opera to honor Robert Lyall

John MonroeOur Town Arts

Knoxville Opera presents Opera’s Greatest Hits: A Tribute to Robert Lyall, on Sunday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, Tennessee.

This captivating concert featuring beloved operatic classics will provide an unforgettable afternoon of music dedicated to the memory of Robert Lyall, Knoxville Opera’s revered general director and maestro for 17 years.

Francis Graffeo, executive director of the Joy of Music School and former Knoxville Opera general director and conductor will conduct this performance showcasing an array of operatic masterpieces, from Puccini to Verdi to Mozart and beyond. The Knoxville Opera Chorus and full orchestra will accompany an esteemed cast of featured singers, including Michael Chioldi, Hannah Ludwig, Murrella Parton, John Pickle, Scott Purcell, Renée Tatum, David Weigel, Cody Boling, Jacqueline Brecheen, Joel Brown, Lauren Boozer, Staley Clark, Tori Franklin and John Overholt.

Tickets range from $25-$65 and can be purchased here.

 

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