As the director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's acclaimed Concertmaster Series and a frequent recitalist around the world, William Shaub has developed thematic programming that spans every period of music in addition to regularly leading concertos from the violin. His vision for recitals is focused on exploring the history of music and deeply examining the work of great composers through speaking from the stage, cross-genre collaborations, the inclusion of great vocalists, and connecting musical language with the experiences of everyday life that we all share.
Highlights of William’s recitals include the world premiere of a 2021 commission by composer Alexandra T. Bryant (“Petrichor”), the world premiere of Paul Frucht’s “What a Time” for violin and piano, and a spotlight on great living composers, including Carlos Simon, Mason Bates, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Kendall Briggs.
While studying at the Juilliard School, he worked closely with composer Samuel Adler on the centennial tribute performances of works by Milton Babbitt and Adler himself at Lincoln Center.
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