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SUMMARY:Baroque Splendor
DESCRIPTION:A winning opener showcases strings with Italian and German treats that sweep from bright and lively to absorbing and deep. Harpsichord soloist Shawn Leopard holds the spotlight with J.S. Bach’s breathtaking Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in an evening that also brims with works by Vivaldi\, Geminiani and Corelli. Telemann’s Overture Suite “La Bizarre\,” renowned for its wit\, harmonic surprises and more\, wraps up the concert in a big\, fun bow. \n\n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Kay & Charles Mortimer + Joe & Renee Lee \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nShawn Leopard\, harpsichord \nShawn Leopard received her BA in foreign languages from the University of Southern Mississippi and MA in musicology from Indiana University with special emphasis on early music performance. Leopard teaches piano and harpsichord at Jackson State University and performs in Jackson\, MS. Her specialty in early music performance as a continuo player and harpsichordist has been admired in many concerts with various groups and orchestras throughout the South and Northwest. She and celebrated organist John Paul have collaborated\, toured and recorded to critical acclaim performing music written for two harpsichords focused on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and sons. \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \n\nAntonio Vivaldi — Sinfonia in G\, RV 149\nFrancesco Geminiani — Concerto Grosso\, Op. 3\, No. 6\, in E minor\nJohann Sebastian Bach — Harpsichord Concerto No. 1\, in D minor\, BWV 1052 (Shawn Leopard\, harpsichord)\n\nSecond Half \n\nArcangelo Corelli — Concerto Grosso\, Op. 6\, No. 10\, in C\nGeorg Philipp Telemann — Overture Suite in G Major\, TWV 55:G2\, “La Bizarre”
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LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Cathedral\, 305 Capitol St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Chamber Series
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SUMMARY:Spirited Jubilation
DESCRIPTION:Copland’s much loved\, Pulitzer Prize-winning Appalachian Spring\, in its original setting for 13 players\, sets the stage for a concert overflowing with American spirit. At the heart of the program is a trio of songs based on Walker’s poetry and Klein’s music performed by JSU Chorale and soloist. Cade Chapel Chorale selections bring it home at the close and all are welcome for a post-concert chat. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Dr. Jason Taylor \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nRandy Klein\, Composer\, Pianist\, Record Producer\, Author \nThe career of music educator Randy Klein spans jazz\, pop\, R&B\, hip hop\, cabaret\, rock\, and art songs. He has written a dozen musical theatre shows with productions scheduled nationwide\, scored three PBS documentaries\, and recorded and released numerous solo piano albums. In June 2026\, his folk opera based on Margaret Walker’s landmark novel Jubilee debuted at Jackson State University\, as part of the Yale Alliance for Scholarship\, Collaboration\, Engagement\, Networking and Development (ASCEND) Initiative. \nJackson State University Concert Chorale \nThe award-winning Jackson State University Concert Chorale returns to perform with MSO under the direction of Dr. Harry Cecil. Through the years\, the award-winning choir has been featured at music conventions\, civil rights conferences and churches across the U.S and Europe. \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \n\nAaron Copland — Appalachian Spring (Original Setting for 13 Players) (1944)\nPoems by Margaret Walker (1966)\, Music by Randy Klein — I Want to Write; If I Hear a Rumbling from Jubilee; For My People\, JSU soloist + JSU Concert Chorale\n\nSecond Half \n\nSelections\, Cade Chapel Chorale
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/spirited-jubilation/
LOCATION:Cade Chapel MB Church\, 1000 W Ridgeway St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39213\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Chamber Series
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SUMMARY:Mozart by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Candles’ glow plus irresistible music make this concert a midwinter must. Saint-Georges was a virtuoso violinist and a pioneering composer to which his vibrant L’amant Anonyme Overture attests. Mozart’s Divertimento is a crowning achievement from the master and a Sinfonia Concertante by Johann Sebastian Bach’s youngest son features MSO’s own Alexander Ilchev and Mert Özkan. Mozart’s sparkling Symphony No. 29\, embodying both his youthful vigor and early maturity\, commands the concert’s second half. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Emerson (Bud) & Judy Robinson + StateStreet Group \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nAlexander Ilchev\, violin \nMSO Concertmaster Alexander Ilchev\, of Bulgaria\, possesses a virtuosic approach to performance\, greatly influenced by his father Professor Alexander Petrov Ilchev\, and has a wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque to Contemporary music. Winner of multiple competitions\, he holds two Masters Degrees and has performed at notable venues including Chamber Hall Bulgaria\, Library of Congress\, and Carnegie Hall. \nMert Özkan\, violoncello \nActing Principal Violoncello Mert Özkan\, of Turkey\, has Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from Trakya University State Conservatory plus a Masters from Southeastern University\, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate at University of Southern Mississippi. He serves in several orchestras in the Southeast\, including Louisiana Philharmonic\, and is a devoted cello instructor. \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \n\nJoseph Bologne Saint-Georges — Overture to L’Amant Anonyme (1780)\nWolfgang Mozart — Divertimento in Eb\, K. 113 (1771)\nJohann Christian Bach — Sinfonia Concertante in A Major for Violin and Violoncello with Orchestra\, W.C. 34 (1775)\, Alexander Ilchev\, violin; Mert Ozkan\, cello\n\nSecond Half \n\nWolfgang Mozart — Symphony No. 29\, in A\, K. 201 (1774)
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/mozart-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Belhaven University Center for the Arts\, 835 Riverside Dr.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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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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SUMMARY:Prized Treasures
DESCRIPTION:The spotlight truly homes in on MSO players in a program showcasing their standout skills and talents. Spohr’s Nonet\, a landmark 1813 chamber work for flute\, oboe\, clarinet\, horn and strings\, is adored for its inventive\, beautiful melodies\, soulful themes and cheerful finish. Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet highlights MSO Principal Clarinet Jorge Diez and the Mississippi Symphony String Quartet in a richly rewarding dialogue that lingers long after the last note. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Lesly Gaynor Murray in memory of Stephen C. Edds \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nJorge Diez\, clarinet \nMSO’s Principal Clarinetist Jorge Diez is a native of Colombia. He has performed across three continents and in six countries\, and collaborated with notable orchestras under the baton of renowned conductors such as Gustavo Dudamel. With an undergraduate degree from El Sistema de Orquestas and a Doctorate in Clarinet Performance from the University of Alabama\, Diez is also a performing artist for Selmer Paris and D’Addario Woodwinds. \nMSO String Quartet: Alexander Ilchev\, violin; Vince Massimino\, violin; Ausra Jasineviciute\, viola; Mert Ozkan\, cello \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nLouis Spohr – Nonet\, Op. 31\, in F Major (1813) \nSecond Half \nJohannes Brahms – Clarinet Quintet\, in B Minor\, Op. 115 (1891)\, performed by Jorge Diez\, clarinet\, and the Mississippi Symphony String Quartet
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LOCATION:Woodworth Chapel Tougaloo College\, 6550 Tougaloo Blvd.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39214\, United States
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