Knoxville Opera’s Salon Series: Girls of Yellow Diamonds

Experience opera at its most intimate in the Knoxville Opera Salon Series, a new recital series presented at the historic Eugenia Williams House. Featuring acclaimed guest artists, rising stars, and Knoxville favorites, these evenings bring audiences closer to the music than ever before.

With artists performing just steps away in the elegant surroundings of one of Knoxville’s most cherished homes, each salon offers a rare opportunity to experience the power of the human voice in a setting designed for listening. These programs reveal opera and vocal music on a personal scale—immediate, expressive, and deeply human.

Whether you are a longtime opera lover or discovering the art form for the first time, the Salon Series invites you to hear great artists up close and experience Knoxville Opera from a new perspective.

Due to the intimate nature of the venue, seating is very limited. Advance reservations are required.

Created by acclaimed artists Alice Chung and Helen Zhibing Huang, Girls of Yellow Diamonds is a moving musical exploration of the stories, identities, and lived experiences of Asian American women. Through works by Asian American composers, this intimate recital celebrates resilience, heritage, and the power of personal storytelling in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful historic homes. The program is structured as a journey through childhood, growth, womanhood, and the future, featuring music in English alongside works in Asian languages that represent the cultural heritage of artists.