International pianist and local favorite Alon Goldstein returns to Jackson for Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s April 11 “Mighty Keys” concert at Thalia Mara Hall – an evening that opens with the wit and melodious charm of Sergei Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite and finishes with Johannes Brahms’ epic Piano Concerto No. 1.
International pianist Alon Goldstein, hailed for delivering “pure pleasures” in performance, returns to Jackson for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s season-capping Bravo concert “Mighty Keys” on Saturday, April 11, at Thalia Mara Hall.
For our first stop, we’re off to the ultimate mashup of all time, Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, happening March 27th in Jackson with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Executive Director, Janet Reihle & blues musician, Keith "The Prince of the Delta Blues" Johnson
In Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Spring Delights” chamber concert, the music riding in on that breeze carries all the right sentiments of the season. The charm of street entertainment, the yearn of nostalgia, the convivial spirit of folk celebrations and the sap-rising vigor that pulls us outdoors – these are the connective threads that make springtime, and this concert, such a joy.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra joyfully heralds the arrival of spring with its “Spring Delights” chamber concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. James’ Episcopal Church. Energetic and lighthearted rhythms, orchestral wit and a fresh, new voice combine in a captivating toast to the season.
In an evening awash with music from start to finish, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra had its own standout moment at the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony, Thursday night, February 12.
William Hagen returns to the MSO stage in “Ultimate Beethoven” February 28, violin in hand and excitement in his sights. Ludwig van Beethoven’s solitary Violin Concerto is what he’s bringing – a huge piece, in length, depth, height and more.
Have a listen! Janet Reihle and Crafton Beck representing the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra on Mississippi Arts Hour.
In this episode, we celebrate the MSO as a 2026 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performing Arts recipient and explore what this honor means for this organization.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to host Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience in Jackson on Friday, March 27, for its first-ever show in its home state. Tickets go on sale Friday for the 7:30 p.m. show at Thalia Mara Hall.
Not so long ago in our very own galaxy, Jackson’s premier performance venue Thalia Mara Hall came back to life, and now the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is blasting back in with the hyperspace velocity of the Millennium Falcon escaping the Death Star’s grip. May the Force be with us all. If a heart emoji comes to mind, that’s just perfect since this all comes together in MSO’s “Star Wars” Pops concert on Saturday, February 14 — Valentine’s Day.
