Category: Symphony News

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Sax to the max at MSO’s ‘Ultimate Fusion’

Sax to the max at MSO’s ‘Ultimate Fusion’ Award-winning Project Fusion, monumental Shostakovich in the limelight Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra thrills with a sweep of 20th century masterworks in the season finale of its flagship Bravo series, “Ultimate Fusion.” A stellar saxophone spotlight and Shostakovich’s profound and triumphant Symphony No. 5 are concert hallmarks,...

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Rivers of sound resonate in MSO concert

Rivers of sound resonate in MSO concert Visions of Native America, Copland and more in the spotlight! Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Alluvial Soundscapes” concert, 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, explores the connective currents of civilization in an evening devoted to watershed works. A new piece focusing on the pre-Columbian...

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‘Striking Surprises’ is MSO’s late winter delight

‘Striking Surprises’ is MSO’s late winter delight Bud Berthold in a rare timpani concerto, plus Haydn’s Surprise Symphony Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Striking Surprises” concert, 7:30 p.m. February 24 at St. James’ Episcopal Church, warms to classical music with a hint of the unexpected, in a concert that showcases MSO Principal Timpanist Bud Berthold...

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Romantic rhythms pulse in MSO’s ‘Heart Beats’

Romantic rhythms pulse in MSO’s ‘Heart Beats’ Movie tunes, pop hits, beloved classics set the tone for Valentine’s Day! Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra delivers a Valentine to fans in a swoon-worthy Pops concert “Heart Beats,” Saturday, February 10, at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson. It’s a timely lineup of music to love — Beatles...

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MSO’s heroic salute honors feats present and past

MSO’s heroic salute honors feats present and past A concerto premiere and Beethoven’s best! Jackson, Mississippi — “Heroines and Heroes,” the third concert in Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s flagship Bravo Series, premieres a new concerto with deep local resonance along with one of the greatest symphonies of all time – Beethoven’s Eroica. The concert is at 7:30...