The 38th annual celebration takes place February 12, 2026, at The Westin Jackson. We’re so honored to stand with this year’s fellow recipients: Jesse Robinson, Dottie Armstrong, Heather Christian, and Greg Harkins, each of whom has been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Mississippi.
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 commands the second half of MSO’s opening Bravo concert – “Orchestral Brilliance” – bringing a mighty and magnificent start to the flagship series that presents Mississippi Symphony Orchestra at its most grand.
MSO’s “Orchestral Brilliance” concert offers a thoughtful program anchored by 20th century self-exiled Russian masters Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff complemented with works of contemporary Ukrainian composers.
MSO returns to Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center for its two fall Bravo concerts, as restoration continues at Thalia Mara Hall.
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) gets out of the concert hall and onto lovely green spaces in and around Jackson for three September performances that are generously supported by community partners, and free and open to the public.
“What the heck is that?” That was Taylor Shorey’s response as a young high schooler, when his band director first brought up the bassoon. Up to that point, he’d never heard of one. A saxophone player, Shorey had his eye on the oboe for a switch from sax, but the band already had a couple of good oboe players. Why not try the bassoon?
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.
