MSO’s 79th season filled with ‘Fresh Voices’ Lineup celebrates new compositions, classics, and MSO’s finest Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra promises A Season of Fresh Voices to mark its 79th year. Beginning early September and providing the best in live classical and popular music, the season brims with new compositions and connections, as well...
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Pepsi Pops is now June 2.
Pepsi Pops hallmark tradition to return June 2 Families, friends and fans gather on the Reservoir. Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra confirms June 2 as the new date for its annual Pepsi Pops concert after weather postponed the event May 12. The concert at 7:30 p.m. at Old Trace Park on the Barnett Reservoir...
MSO’s first-ever International Composition Competition winning work to debut at June’s Premier Orchestral Institute
MSO’s first-ever International Composition Competition winning work to debut at June’s Premier Orchestral Institute Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra announces the winner of its first-ever International Composition Competition leading up to the 2023 Premier Orchestral Institute set for June when the piece will debut. The inaugural winner Leonardo Federico Hoyos, a violin professor at...
5 Things to Love about Pepsi Pops
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.
Fun music, playful vibes are hallmarks of Pepsi Pops
Fun music, playful vibes are hallmarks of Pepsi Pops Families, friends and fans make MSO concert an irresistible tradition Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s annual Pepsi Pops concert, 7:30 p.m. May 12 at Old Trace Park on the Barnett Reservoir, caps the season with the bang of fireworks and the twin pull of winning...
Brilliant array of talent and masterworks make chamber concert a must
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.
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...