The viola steps out of its supporting role, and into the spotlight to shine at the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Mozart by Candlelight” concert, and Ausra Jasineviciute couldn’t be happier about it.
Author: Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
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Fast-rising, acclaimed cellist Sterling Elliott makes MSO debut
Sterling Elliott was destined to play the cello from the earliest possible moment of his existence. The Newport News, Virginia, native wasn’t just born into a musical family. He was born into a family string quartet in the making — one eagerly awaiting him as its fourth.
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Amplifying Broadway’s best, the music and musicians are the stars!
“Broadway Beyond Words” pumps up the volume for classic musicals, spotlighting the music at their core, and in turn, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s fabulous players.
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From Syria to the world stage, clarinetist / composer Kinan Azmeh at home in the spotlight
Clarinetist/composer Kinan Azmeh loves the fun, spontaneity, challenge and freedom that improvisation allows. He and MSO will be channeling ideas while interacting on his Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra, Saturday, October 8.
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Concertmaster Kemp and the embrace of ‘Beloved Baroque’
Baroque music presents a playground in the past for musicians, and MSO Concertmaster Shellie Brown Kemp, for one, is eager to dive into the 18th century fun.
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MSO’s Eye-opening Season Ahead
Behold MSO’s 78th season and its roster of concerts packed with plenty to engage the eyes as well as the ears! A stellar lineup of skilled musicians and world-class guest artists is always a given for MSO. But another super cool draw is the charisma this season’s performers bring to the concert stage.