In this “Season of Genius,” the opening chamber concert for 2025-26 celebrates the exceptional music of one of the Baroque era’s greatest composers with no fewer than three Vivaldi concertos, showcasing the virtuosity of MSO Principal Bassoon Taylor Shorey in two of them.
MSO is proud to introduce Alexander Ilchev as our new concertmaster. This internationally acclaimed violinist brings a bold, expressive style and deep musical insight to the stage. We’re excited to have him lead the way in Season 81!
Come discover what makes the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra the premier musical home for young musicians in the tri-county area!
The Premier Orchestral Institute returned to Millsaps College for a magical week of music, mentorship and unforgettable performances! With participants hailing from 17 countries, POI partnered with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to bring together a global community of musicians right here in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Premier Orchestral Institute each June is so much more than a music camp summer intensive to hone students’ skills. The esteemed strings workshop showcases world-class guest artists and faculty, pulling in a tourism element with its Music Festival of nightly concerts open to the public.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Premier Orchestral Institute (POI) and Music Festival June 9-14 turns the capital city into a classical music hub – more than 100 participants, including internationally acclaimed music faculty and guest artists plus talented students from around the world – with a string of concerts that are open to the public.
In the fading light of day on the breezy shore of Barnett Reservoir, boats bob on the water, little kids bop in front of the musicians onstage and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra delivers music of our memories at Pepsi Pops. Patriotic classics, movie themes, Billboard and Broadway hits are kicked up a notch by symphonic splendor and the laidback, outdoor charm of springtime in Mississippi.
In its 81st year of performances, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Season of Genius” is a testament to all the top intellect, skill, passion, craftsmanship and creativity that converge in a lineup of concerts designed to inspire and intrigue, excite and delight. MSO branches out, too, adding a new venue to the mix with a fall concert at Duling Hall.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops, a beloved community favorite, marks its 44th year at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland putting a symphonic spin on chart toppers, movie themes, Broadway hits and patriotic fare, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, on the shore of the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announces its 81st season – a lineup brimming with great music, world-class guest artists and spotlight moments for top players – in an array of delightful venues. Special features this season include a Star Wars showcase and the exciting debut of emerging music at a remarkable concert space that sets the stage for more to come.
