Knoxville Classical Guitar's 2025 - 2026 Concert Season
Richard Smith
Join us for an unforgettable evening with world-renowned guitarist Richard Smith—a master of fingerstyle, country, jazz, and classical guitar. With jaw-dropping technique, soulful musicality, and a charming stage presence, Richard delivers a performance that leaves audiences inspired and amazed.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the finest guitarists of our time—live and up close.
Antoine Dufour and Gareth Pearson
An Evening with Antoine Dufour & Gareth Pearson
Montreal-based guitarist Antoine Dufour is widely regarded among top players as a musician’s musician. To audiences around the world, he blends jaw-dropping technique with an artistic soul, crafting instrumental compositions that reflect ambient and progressive influences while transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. His dynamic, visually captivating performances have earned him a broad spectrum of fans. With eight critically acclaimed albums, two live performance DVDs, six years of global touring, and over 50 million YouTube views, Dufour has built a worldwide reputation for innovation and creativity.
Joining him is Gareth Pearson, known as The Welsh Tornado—a title that perfectly captures his explosive fingerstyle pyrotechnics and dazzling lead runs. Pearson’s inventive arrangements span country, folk, classical, pop, rock, jazz, swing, and bluegrass, alongside intricate original compositions. Drawing early inspiration from Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel, he has forged a style that is both inspiring and highly entertaining.
Together, these two world-renowned guitarists promise an evening of virtuosic artistry, genre-spanning creativity, and unforgettable acoustic music.
KCG Holiday Concert
Celebrate the season with the soothing sounds of the holidays, beautifully performed by local guitarists. From timeless carols to cozy winter melodies, this festive concert offers a peaceful and joyful soundtrack for the season. Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with beautifully arranged holiday classics, each piece infused with a unique blend of traditional warmth and the flair. Local guitarists promise to deliver a heartwarming musical experience that captures the essence of the holidays. This concert is sure to be a memorable highlight of the festive season.
Ziggy and Miles
Join us for a spellbinding evening with Ziggy and Miles, the award-winning Australian brothers redefining what two classical guitars can do. With a dynamic blend of precision, passion, and artistry, their performances showcase everything from fiery Spanish dances to lush contemporary works—all played with jaw-dropping unity and expression. Having captivated audiences across the globe, Ziggy and Miles bring an unforgettable energy to the stage that appeals to classical enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
William Kanengiser
Experience an evening of extraordinary guitar artistry with William Kanengiser, Grammy-winning classical guitarist and founding member of the world-renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Known for his poetic expression, flawless technique, and diverse repertoire, Kanengiser brings the guitar to life with works spanning classical, world, and contemporary traditions. Whether he's interpreting centuries-old masterpieces or premiering new works by living composers, his performances are both captivating and deeply musical—an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all kinds.
What we do...
Online and Concert Events
Knoxville Classical Guitar facilitates online and live performances, interviews, masterclasses and more. We have a great line-up this year. Check out these incredible artists!
Community:
Education and Service
A focus of the KCG Team is the presentation of guitar music and literature through education, and other avenues of service for the benefit of our local and regional communities.
Podcasts:
Knox Guitar Box
Knox Guitar Box
Knox Guitar Box is a monthly podcast of guitar-focused conversations and performances with professional musicians, students, and educators. Hosted by Andy LeGrand
Tennessee Arts Commission
Spectra Tech, Inc.
Test Prep Experts
