It was founded in 1978 as the Knoxville Civic Opera by Edward Zambara , who served as Artistic Director until 1981 .
The Knoxville Opera is an American opera company based in Knoxville , Tennessee .
Knoxville Opera was founded in 1978 as the Knoxville Civic Opera by Edward Zambara , who served as Artistic Director until 1981 .
The Knoxville Opera is an American opera company based in Knoxville , Tennessee .