The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s final chamber concert of the season – “Woodworth Array” – blooms with beauty and joy in the marvelously intimate space of Tougaloo College’s Woodworth Chapel, 7:30 p.m. April 15. Resonating in that historic setting, it takes listeners on a merry journey of music.
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MSO chamber concert resonates in historic setting
MSO chamber concert resonates in historic setting ‘Woodworth Array’ brings winning classical charm to chapel at Tougaloo Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s final chamber concert of the season, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, takes full advantage of the rich acoustics of Tougaloo College’s Woodworth Chapel with a captivating lineup of music masters – Mozart,...
Cuellar keys into the ‘fun’ of Ravel concerto in MSO spotlight
The piano has been a lifelong, irresistible magnet for Scott Cuellar and when the guest artist takes his seat on the bench for Ravel’s Concerto in G at MSO’s Bravo Series finale April 1, he’ll continue a pattern set before he was even out of kindergarten.
MSO chamber concert resonates in historic setting
MSO chamber concert resonates in historic setting ‘Woodworth Array’ brings winning classical charm to chapel at Tougaloo Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s final chamber concert of the season, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, takes full advantage of the rich acoustics of Tougaloo College’s Woodworth Chapel with a captivating lineup of music masters –...
MSO, Cade Chapel continue musical partnership
MSO, Cade Chapel continue musical partnership Free concert rejoices in the rousing power of music, both classical and brand new Jackson, Mississippi — A second musical gift to the city of Jackson –Symphony in the Community– is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 26, at Cade Chapel M.B. Church located at 1000 W. Ridgeway St. in...
Instrumental dialogue is at the heart of ‘Spring Delights’
Aaron Copland’s Quiet City finds a favored spot with Linda Naef and Darcie Bishop, the MSO soloists who’ll bring its exquisite melodies to listeners’ ears and touch a chord or two of longing in the process.
‘Spring Delights’ showers listeners with musical charm
‘Spring Delights’ showers listeners with musical charm MSO concert is full of quiet beauty, fun exuberance Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring with an intimate concert of favorites, including music from beloved composers such as Aaron Copland and Giacomo Puccini, 7:30 p.m. March 11 at St. James Episcopal Church in Jackson. “Spring Delights,”...
Nicholas Payton and MSO draw inspiration from Black music
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s February 25 concert “Redefined,” with innovative guest trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton and his quartet, offers a fresh, bold look at more than a century of African American music.
MSO concert hails elemental impact of Black music
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 two-time Grammy Award-winning luminary Nicholas Payton and his quartet, for an evening that salutes the fundamental role of Black artists and...
Big voice, big music and big moments for Shayna Steele
When a symphony orchestra supplies the music, singer Shayna Steele straps in and relishes the ride. “It is like being shot out of a cannon,” she says with a happy laugh and abundant respect.