Today’s show features MSO’s upcoming “Bravo 3: Magnificent Strings” feat. Emmaunuel Ceysson, happening February 1st. This entire episode will be dedicated to highlighting Mr. Ceysson’s performance, profession and future projects, as well as the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s impact on the arts in the state, and upcoming shows. Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight...
Category: Symphony News
Daily ‘Sip featuring Crafton Beck
Tuesday, January 28 at 3:30 pm – The Daily Sip with Walt Grayson on WJTV Crafton Beck spoke with renowned Mississippi storyteller Walt Grayson on The Daily Sip, sharing what makes the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra unique along with a sneak peak at upcoming concerts, celebrity talent and fun times in children’s programming. Capping 25 years...
MSO’s Bonnie Brown and Daniel Jones weave a spell in Reich’s Duet
MSO Violinists Bonnie Brown and Daniel Jones will bring Reich’s 1993 work to captivating life, as their intertwining threads weave a mesmerizing pull upon listener’s ears and imaginations. The evening’s program also offers the rare a capella treat of two Thomas Tallis works by the St. James’ Compline Choir, directed by Jonathan Trotter.
Joyful combo of past, present charms in MSO concert
Joyful combo of past, present charms in MSO concert Violin duet and Beethoven’s first symphony are among the highlights Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra beckons with “Alluring Charms,” a February 15 chamber concert at St. James’ Episcopal Church that weds early music touchstones and captivating contemporary works for a warm welcome to the season ahead....
Patrons and passion put world-class harpist on stage with MSO
Grace P. and Sidney Shinn Lee first saw world-class harpist Emmanuel Ceysson perform five years ago at Classical Tahoe – Lake Tahoe’s annual summer festival, featuring several weeks of world-class orchestra, jazz, chamber music and family concerts in stunning outdoor settings.
World-class harpist brings ‘Magnificent Strings’ to life
World-class harpist brings ‘Magnificent Strings’ to life Concert offers rare chance to hear harp star Emmanuel Ceysson, concerto Jackson, Mississippi — A visionary artist of the harp is the star draw of Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Magnificent Strings” concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Madison Central High School Auditorium in Madison, Mississippi. This third Bravo concert...
MSO’s own shine in clarinet concerto, a highlight of ‘Mozart Glow’
When Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s new Principal Clarinet Jorge Diez steps up to center stage in the January 11 “Mozart Glow” concert at Belhaven University Center for the Arts, he’ll share the spotlight with longtime MSO Clarinetist Lowell Hollinger.
MSO glows with Candlelight, Mozart and more at Belhaven
MSO glows with Candlelight, Mozart and more at Belhaven Introducing Principal Clarinet Jorge Diez in dynamic concerto Jackson, Mississippi — Cozy candlelight and exquisite music mark the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Mozart Glow” concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Belhaven University Center for the Arts. In an atmospheric nod to the intimate 18th century setting that...
Patrice Jackson’s ‘rock star’ moment in the classical music realm
When acclaimed cellist Patrice Jackson and MSO Conductor Crafton Beck refer to Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, the name quickly becomes “Shosty” – musicians’ shorthand for convenience, surely, but also one of affection it seems. “When you have a piece as wonderful as some of his symphonies and concertos, you feel like you have a relationship with the man,” Beck said. For Jackson, an indelible moment has linked them for decades.
Cellist Patrice Jackson reconnects with roots, revels in gospel with MSO
Cellist Patrice Jackson has always stood out, taking top prize at the national 2002 Sphinx Competition, performing with multiple symphonies, contributing to Broadway musicals on NBC, and accompanying top stars such as Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and Alicia Keys.