The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra goes big, bold and deep in the second Masterworks concert of its 82nd season, for a knockout punch of symphonic splendor. Experience the excellence in “Monumental Elegance,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7 at Thalia Mara Hall.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra returns to Duling Hall, October 24, with “Fearless Fusion” to once again claim the frontier of contemporary classical music. The convivial, social air of Duling Hall, with food and bar options, promotes a free, lively vibe that puts listeners and performers closer than ever for this one-of-a-kind concert experience.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra once again dives into the exciting, boundary-pushing frontier of contemporary classical music with a special concert at Duling Hall that proves just how captivating this music-of-the-moment can be.
Young international prize-winning violinist Basil Alter will make his Mississippi Symphony Orchestra debut as guest soloist in the upcoming “American Celebration” concert on October 10.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra honors America’s 250th birthday with a spectacular concert showcasing classical composers of a strapping young nation that was just starting to make its musical presence known on the world stage.
Harpsichordist Shawn Leopard reached back to her Gulfport childhood to peg her first introduction to the instrument that has been so key to her music career, and to the composer who became her lifelong favorite. “As a child growing up, my father loved the music of Bach,” Leopard recalled. “And, he had this one recording that he would play all the time, and it happens to be the very concerto that I’m playing this season.”
