MSO concert hails elemental impact of Black music Trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton and his quartet are guest artists Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s highly anticipated February 25 concert puts the spotlight on Grammy Award-winning jazz luminary Nicholas Payton and his quartet, for an evening that salutes the fundamental role of Black artists and culture...
Sensation Shayna Steele in the spotlight with MSO In-demand singer’s big voice breathes new life into blues classics JACKSON, MISS., JAN 23, 2023 — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s February 18 concert spotlights dynamic singer Shayna Steele as she channels blues greats with MSO for an electrifying evening that’s “Nothin’ But the Blues,” 7:30 p.m. at Thalia...
In Beethoven’s works, Atzinger finds there is “always a joy,” with new things to discover each time played, likening the experience to re-reading a world-class novel. “There’s always some unexplored avenue that will be interesting and intriguing.”
MSO’s all-Beethoven evening, an ‘unbeatable’ tribute Guest pianist Christopher Atzinger has the spotlight Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s third concert in its flagship Bravo series, 7:30 p.m. January 28 at Thalia Mara Hall, offers a rare indulgence in masterworks from one of the most admired and most performed composers in the history of Western...
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.
Annual ‘Mozart by Candlelight’ glows with great music Concert is a magnet for many, enthralling on every level Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Mozart by Candlelight” concert returns January 14, 7:30 p.m. at Belhaven University Center for the Arts, bringing mid-winter’s warmth, candlelit charm and the greatest hits of an unparalleled musical genius....
Lowell Hollinger’s story begins with learning to play bassoon and saxophone, but a first try on clarinet and a chance introduction to an MSO musician changed his life.
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.
Key guests shine in MSO ‘Resonant Hope’ concert Narrator Reena Evers-Everette, cellist Sterling Elliott in the spotlight Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s second concert in its flagship Bravo series – “Resonant Hope” 7:30 p.m. November 19 at Thalia Mara Hall – promises a transformative evening of powerful words and hauntingly beautiful music. MSO’s Bravo...
MSO, Cade Chapel partner in musical offering for Jackson Free concert rejoices in the rousing power of music, both classical and brand new Jackson, Mississippi — A unique collaboration between the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will showcase acclaimed, Jackson-rooted talents — Teneia Sanders, 5th Child, Tougaloo Chamber Singers, Cade Chapel...
