MSO guest pianist Cuellar goes to ‘Epic Heights’ with Rach 3 Powerhouse pieces by Rachmaninoff, Sibelius set stage for a big finish Jackson, Mississippi — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra wraps its 80th anniversary season Bravo Series with a climactic concert starting with audience favorite Scott Cuellar at the piano on Rachmaninoff’s demanding Piano Concerto No. 3...
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s final chamber concert of its 80th anniversary Season Spectacular does present quite the spectacle — a revolving cast of musicians, up close and personal, in classical, contemporary, even current works, playing with all the spirit and virtuosity the music demands.
Spirited works, solo standouts, winning draws for MSO Vibrant works and virtuosic turns resonate in Woodworth Chapel Jackson, Mississippi — Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s 80th anniversary season wraps up its popular Chamber Series with “Spirited Musique,” a program brimming with festive French flavor and stellar selections of classical and contemporary works, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at...
Grammy-winner Sandeep Das in solo spotlight with MSO East meets West as table master puts rhythms of India front and center Jackson, Mississippi — Internationally acclaimed tabla master Sandeep Das takes the percussive language of India’s traditional drum set to thrilling new heights in Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Vibrant Colors” concert Saturday, March 8. The performance is...
Sandeep Das, guest artist of the March 8 “Vibrant Colors” concert, grew up learning Indian classical music and has played those concerts around the world since 1990. Meeting cellist Yo-Yo Ma — “one of the greatest human beings of our time,” Das said — exposed him to the world of Western classical music. “Before then, I didn’t know what an orchestra was, I had never played with one.”
John Williams’ film scores and themes are deeply ingrained in our entertainment DNA. Just try hearing “Dun-Dun…. Dun-Dun” without feeling the fearful dread of a shark’s approach or the cymbal-crashing, trumpet-blaring start of Stars Wars’ Main Title without conjuring that galaxy far, far away.
The ‘Wonder of John Williams’ at MSO’s Pops concert An entire evening celebrates the legendary master of movie music Jackson, Mississippi — Film score composer John Williams has practically created the soundtrack of Americans’ movie-going lives, and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s February 22 Pops concert offers an evening’s indulgence of some of the greatest hits of his...
Today’s show features MSO’s upcoming “Bravo 3: Magnificent Strings” feat. Emmaunuel Ceysson, happening February 1st. This entire episode will be dedicated to highlighting Mr. Ceysson’s performance, profession and future projects, as well as the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s impact on the arts in the state, and upcoming shows. Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight...
Tuesday, January 28 at 3:30 pm – The Daily Sip with Walt Grayson on WJTV Crafton Beck spoke with renowned Mississippi storyteller Walt Grayson on The Daily Sip, sharing what makes the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra unique along with a sneak peak at upcoming concerts, celebrity talent and fun times in children’s programming. Capping 25 years...
MSO Violinists Bonnie Brown and Daniel Jones will bring Reich’s 1993 work to captivating life, as their intertwining threads weave a mesmerizing pull upon listener’s ears and imaginations. The evening’s program also offers the rare a capella treat of two Thomas Tallis works by the St. James’ Compline Choir, directed by Jonathan Trotter.
