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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
‘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,”...
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...
Sensation Shayna Steele in the spotlight with MSO In-demand singer’s big voice breathes new life into blues classics JACKSON, MISS., JAN 23, 2023 — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s February 18 concert spotlights dynamic singer Shayna Steele as she channels blues greats with MSO for an electrifying evening that’s “Nothin’ But the Blues,” 7:30 p.m. at Thalia...
