Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah
Guests experience a live performance of Handel’s holiday masterpiece presented by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra as part of the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series. Aram Demirjian conducts the ensemble alongside the Knoxville Choral Society. The concert features guest vocal soloists Song Hee Lee, Emily Marvosh, Brian Giebler, and Kevin Burdette.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
2:30 pm.
Ages
Children ages 2 and up require tickets. Standard subscription concerts may be long for young children and are generally not recommended for those under age 5.
Neighborhood
Downtown Knoxville
Parking
Free event parking in the State Street garage behind the Tennessee Theatre.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Park for free in the State Street garage right behind the Tennessee Theatre, which is set aside for events there.
- Look over the Tennessee Theatre seating chart before you buy so you know where you'll be sitting for the performance.
- There is only one performance of Messiah this season, so get your tickets early rather than waiting until the week of the concert.
- Driving in from the northeast, take I-40 West to Exit 388A for James White Parkway, then turn right onto Gay Street to reach the theatre.
Links & Contact
Run by Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is performing?
Aram Demirjian conducts the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The soloists are Song Hee Lee (soprano), Emily Marvosh (alto), Brian Giebler (tenor) and Kevin Burdette (bass).
Is there a choir?
Yes. The Knoxville Choral Society sings alongside the orchestra.
Where should I park?
Free event parking is available in the State Street garage behind the Tennessee Theatre.
Is this concert part of a series?
Yes. It's part of the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series, which continues later in the season with Mostly Mozart, Peter and the Wolf and Tchaikovsky's Serenade.
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