When Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet Ken Graves steps into the solo spotlight in Bravo-IV’s “Alluvial Soundscapes” March 9 concert, he’ll deliver an Aaron Copland concerto that’s among the instrument’s greatest hits.
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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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Six timpani and a ‘striking’ solo in MSO spotlight
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpanist Bud Berthold is the centerpiece of MSO’s February 24 “Striking Surprises” concert, 7:30 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, in Jackson.
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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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Listen for love in all the right places with MSO’s ‘Heart Beats’
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Heart Beats” Pops concert February 10 ramps up the romance with a lineup that celebrates love in all its richness, rapture, pang and promise.
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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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Concertmaster holds spotlight in new concerto by local composer
A bright gaze ahead and a poignant look back — local composer James Sclater’s new concerto celebrating Shellie Brown Kemp’s rise to concertmaster with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra ties past with present in a stirring tribute.
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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...
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Heavenly combo, candles aglow in ‘Mozart & Friends’
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Mozart & Friends by Candlelight” concert, January 13 at Belhaven University Center for Arts, widens the spotlight to shine on the composer’s contemporaries as well, bringing in a fresh take for this popular annual chamber concert.
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MSO’s Candlelight Concert Shines with Mozart & Friends
MSO’s Candlelight Concert Shines with Mozart & Friends The master and his peers in the spotlight at Belhaven University Center for the Arts Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s popular “Mozart by Candlelight” concert, a Jackson staple for decades, expands its program this season to wrap in fellow composers of the classical era, 7:30 p.m....