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SUMMARY:Shining Lights
DESCRIPTION:An evening of refreshing selections herald the vernal season’s arrival. Respighi’s shimmering Il Trittico Botticelliano evokes a trio of Botticelli masterpieces\, including The Birth of Venus. Italian composer Allegro’s radiant October Light\, 2025 winner of MSO’s Premier Orchestral Institute International Composition Competition\, spreads warmth and positivity. Ries\, friend and student of Beethoven\, signals the emergence of his own musical voice with the drama and energy of his most popular Symphony No. 6\, in a joyous finish that matches the exuberant glory of spring. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Frances & Cooper Morrison \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nMichele Allegro\, POI 2025 International Composition Competition Winner \nSicilian pianist-composer Michele Allegro teaches at the Instituto Compressive Rita Levi-Montalcini Partanna. With a II-level degree in piano\, as well as Chamber Music from the premier Italian music institution Arrigo Boito Conservatory\, he carries out an intense career in composition\, and regularly performs in Italy and abroad. Winner of numerous international composition awards\, he released his first album in 2022. As a pianist he performs and collaborates at festivals and theaters across Europe. \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nOttorino Respighi – Il Trittico Botticelliano (1927) \nMichele Allegro – October Light (2025)\, 2025 POI Composition Competition Winner \nSecond Half \nFerdinand Ries – Symphony No. 6 (1822)
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LOCATION:St. James’ Episcopal Church\, 3925 Oakridge Dr.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
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