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SUMMARY:Beethoven and Beginnings: Kingsport
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate classical masterworks in two distinctive venues: the beautifully restored\, traditional Paramount Bristol and the vibrant\, contemporary Kingsport Farmers Market. The concerts will open with Beethoven’s Ruins of Athens Overture\, which was also featured in SOTM’s first concert program 80 years ago. Next\, principal clarinetist Victor Chavez will be the soloist in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.
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LOCATION:Kingsport Farmers Market\, 308 Clinchfield St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beethoven and Beginnings - Symphony of the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Symphony of the Mountains Opens 80th Anniversary Season with “Beethoven and Beginnings” in Two Concert Venues \n  \nEight decades after its first program\, the Symphony returns to where its story began — and invites everyone to be part of what comes next. \n  \nBRISTOL/KINGSPORT\, TENN. — Eighty years ago\, Symphony of the Mountains began its musical journey with Beethoven. This season\, the orchestra returns to that beginning. \n  \nSymphony of the Mountains will open its 80th anniversary season with “Beethoven and Beginnings\,” a program celebrating the orchestra’s history\, its place in the region and the possibilities that lie ahead. \n  \nThe concert will be held at Paramount Bristol in Bristol\, Tennessee\, on Saturday\, \nOctober 3 at 3 p.m.\, followed by a performance at the Kingsport Farmers Market in Kingsport\, Tennessee\, on Sunday\, October 4 at 3 p.m. \n  \nThe afternoon begins with Beethoven’s “Ruins of Athens Overture\,” a work with a remarkable connection to Symphony of the Mountains. The overture was performed on the Symphony’s very first program 80 years ago. Its return to the stage creates a musical thread between the orchestra’s earliest days and the beginning of its 80th anniversary season. \n  \nFrom that historic opening\, the program moves to Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto\, featuring Symphony of the Mountains Principal Clarinetist Victor Chavez as soloist. The concerto’s warmth\, lyricism and expressive beauty will place the clarinet at the center of the afternoon before the program concludes with Beethoven’s energetic and forward-looking “Symphony No. 2.” Together\, the works offer a meditation on beginnings\, tradition and transformation — making “Beethoven and Beginnings” a fitting way to launch this milestone season. \n  \nThis anniversary is not only about looking back. It is also about considering who gets to experience orchestral music today and what the next 80 years of music in the region might look like. \n  \nAs part of Symphony of the Mountains’ commitment to making live orchestral music more accessible\, “Beethoven and Beginnings” will be presented through the Symphony’s Pay What You Can ticket model. Patrons are invited to reserve tickets and contribute at the ticket level that feels most comfortable for them. \n  \nThe initiative reflects a simple belief: great music should be open to everyone. By removing cost as a barrier to attendance\, Symphony of the Mountains hopes to welcome longtime concertgoers alongside first-time listeners\, families\, students and anyone curious to experience a live symphony. \n  \nThe concert will be experienced in two distinctive spaces that reflect the character of the region. Paramount Bristol offers the atmosphere and beauty of a restored historic theater\, while the Kingsport Farmers Market provides a vibrant contemporary setting for an afternoon of orchestral music. \n  \nTwo venues. Three masterworks. Eighty years of history. And a new beginning. \n  \nTickets for “Beethoven and Beginnings” can be reserved at mysotm.org \n  \nConcert Information \nSymphony of the Mountains presents: “Beethoven and Beginnings” \n  \nFeaturing: \n\nBeethoven — “Ruins of Athens Overture”\nMozart — Clarinet Concerto\, featuring Principal Clarinetist Victor Chavez\nBeethoven — “Symphony No. 2”\n\n  \nParamount Bristol\nBristol\, Tennessee\nSaturday\, October 3 at 3 p.m. \n  \nKingsport Farmers Market\nKingsport\, Tennessee \nSunday\, October 4 at 3 p.m. \n  \nPay What You Can: Patrons are welcome to reserve tickets and select the ticket level that feels most comfortable for them. \n  \nTickets: mysotm.org \n  \n  \nAbout Symphony of the Mountains \n  \nSymphony of the Mountains is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the region through exceptional orchestral performances\, innovative programming\, education and community engagement. The organization brings musicians and audiences together through the transformative power of live music\, creating meaningful experiences for the communities it serves. Symphony of the Mountains is dedicated to entertaining\, educating and enriching regional audiences by uniting and uplifting the Appalachian Highlands through exceptional live music. Maestra Cornelia Laemmli Orth\, who is in her 20th season\, serves as the orchestra’s music director and conductor.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/beethoven-and-beginnings-symphony-of-the-mountains/
LOCATION:Kingsport Farmers Market\, 308 Clinchfield St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Symphony of the Mountains - Richard Marx
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning singer\, songwriter and producer joins Symphony of the Mountains for an extraordinary evening of music on October 24 \nKINGSPORT\, Tenn. — Symphony of the Mountains is proud to announce Grammy-winning singer\, songwriter and producer Richard Marx will join the orchestra for a highly anticipated concert on Saturday\, October 24\, at 7 p.m. at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. \nSponsored by the James and Laura Rogers Foundation\, the performance will bring together Marx’s celebrated songs with the full power and artistry of a symphony orchestra for one unforgettable evening. \nWith a career spanning four decades\, Marx has established himself as one of popular music’s most accomplished performers\, songwriters and producers. He has sold more than 45 million albums\, amassed one billion streams and earned 14 No. 1 singles through his work as a performer\, songwriter and producer\, including the enduring favorites “Right Here Waiting\,” “Hazard” and “Hold On to the Nights.” \nMarx’s accomplishments extend far beyond his own recordings. He is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. He is one of only two artists — alongside Michael Jackson — to have written songs that reached No. 1 on Billboard charts in four different decades. \nAs a songwriter and producer\, Marx has also worked with an extraordinary roster of artists\, including Luther Vandross\, Keith Urban\, *NSYNC\, Barbra Streisand and Burt Bacharach. \nHis latest album\, “After Hours\,” featuring Rod Stewart and Kenny G\, debuted at No. 14 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Albums chart and earned praise from “The New York Times\,” “USA Today\,” “Billboard” and others. Marx also hosts the podcast “Stories to Tell\,” which has featured guests including Paul Stanley\, Rick Springfield and Kenny Loggins. He lives with his wife\, Cuban American television host Daisy Fuentes\, in Malibu\, California. \n  \nA Signature Night for Symphony of the Mountains \nThe October 24 performance will be a major highlight of Symphony of the Mountains’ 2026–2027 season\, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience Richard Marx’s celebrated music in the expansive sound of a symphony orchestra. \nSymphony of the mountains will bring the intimacy of Marx’s beloved songwriting to life through the depth\, power and color of a full orchestra\, reflecting the organization’s commitment to ambitious programming that connects orchestral music with the artists and songs that have shaped generations. \nThe first half of the concert will showcase the orchestra’s versatility and dynamic range in “Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture\,” followed by Roberto Molinelli’s “Four Pictures from New York\,” featuring saxophone soloist Brian Rodesch. \nTickets will be offered in tiered seating levels ranging from $40 to $100\, providing a variety of options for audiences to attend this special performance. \nPlatinum $100 \nGold $80 \nSilver $60 \nBronze $40 \nWheelchair $60 \nWheelchair Companion $60 \nTickets are available at mysotm.org. \nWHAT: Richard Marx with Symphony of the Mountains\nWHEN: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, at 7 p.m.\nWHERE: Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center\, Kingsport\, Tennessee\nTICKETS: $40–$100\, tiered seating\nINFORMATION: mysotm.org \nAbout Symphony of the Mountains \nNow in its 80th season\, Symphony of the Mountains is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the region through exceptional orchestral performances\, innovative programming\, education and community engagement. The organization brings musicians and audiences together through the transformative power of live music\, creating meaningful experiences for the communities it serves. Symphony of the Mountains is dedicated to entertaining\, educating and enriching regional audiences by uniting and uplifting the Appalachian Highlands through exceptional live music. Maestra Cornelia Laemmli Orth\, who is in her 20th season\, serves as the orchestra’s music director and conductor.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/symphony-of-the-mountains-richard-marx/
LOCATION:Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center\, 400 S Wilcox Drive\, Kingsport\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:New World Raphsody
DESCRIPTION:Our Homecoming Concert brings together past and present members of the organization to celebrate SOTM’s 80th Anniversary as well as the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Join us for an exciting program featuring Ives’ Variations on America\, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9\, From the New World\, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Max Levinson. Acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist Max Levinson is an internationally recognized performer and prizewinner who serves on the faculty of the New England Conservatory. \n~ \nTickets are available here or at the door. \nFor questions\, please email sarahlane@symphonyofthemountains.org \nor call (423) 392-8423. \nThank you! \n– SOTM Staff
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/new-world-raphsody/
LOCATION:Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center\, 400 S Wilcox Drive\, Kingsport\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freedom’s Song: Honoring All Who Served (Kingsport)
DESCRIPTION:Join Voices of the Mountains and the SOTM Brass Quintet for a heartfelt tribute to our veterans\, honoring their sacrifice with stirring melodies of gratitude and remembrance. \n~ \nTickets are available here or at the door. \nFor questions\, please email sarahlane@symphonyofthemountains.org \nor call (423) 392-8423. \nThank you! \n– SOTM Staff
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/freedoms-song-honoring-all-who-served-kingsport/
LOCATION:Kingsport Farmers Market\, 308 Clinchfield St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:By the Fireside: Kingsport
DESCRIPTION:The most wonderful time of the year comes to life with dazzling holiday traditions! Featuring our world-class musicians\, the Academy of Strings\, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy\, Mountain Mission School Choir\, and Voices of the Mountains joining in celebration! With a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. \n~ \nTickets are available here or at the door. \nFor questions\, please email sarahlane@symphonyofthemountains.org \nor call (423) 392-8423. \nThank you! \n– SOTM Staff
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/by-the-fireside-kingsport/
LOCATION:Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center\, 400 S Wilcox Drive\, Kingsport\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Concert,holiday,Holiday Event,Music
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SUMMARY:Tides of Time
DESCRIPTION:Submerge yourself in this serene program of selections from Handel’s Water Music\, Smetana’s The Moldau\, and John Adams’ Become Ocean. A perfect blend of classical keystones while introducing listeners to new American music. \n~ \nTickets are available here or at the door. \nFor questions\, please email sarahlane@symphonyofthemountains.org \nor call (423) 392-8423. \nThank you! \n– SOTM Staff
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/tides-of-time/
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