MSO returns to the Duling Hall stage with a fresh batch of surprising new musical gems. Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winner Shaw weaves classical forms and current riffs in Entr'acte for a modern minuet with unexpected turns and surreal appeal. Weston's jazzy Dig It positively percolates, while Hudson's Nothing Less brilliantly intermingles trumpet virtuosity in...
A knockout punch of symphonic music elevates the thrill of hearing MSO live – from the spell-binding allure of Weber’s Oberon Overture to the colorful, enticing blast of Walker’s Trombone Concerto featuring the bright talent of MSO Principal Trombone Jude Morris. Plus Brahms’ monumental and much-requested Symphony No. 4, with its profound depth and haunting...
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...
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....
Entrancing Venezuelan-born pianist Gabriela Martinez, one of the world’s top Chopin performers hailed for her magical touch and knowing technique, shines in his poetic and beloved Piano Concerto No. 2. Bookending the night are a pair of treasured and often-requested works by Beethoven – the scintillatingly dramatic Coriolan Overture and his exhilaratingly perfect Symphony No....
Get your game on, and your costume, too, for this engaging concert experience celebrating the music of the most popular video games of all time, including Halo, Skyrim, Castlevania, The Last of Us and more! Co-created by star game composer Tommy Tallarico, this award-winning program amps up the symphonic power of MSO with the punch...
Think of the opening, natural-world charm of Delius’ On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring as a tasty appetizer for the following full-immersion feast of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4. Subtitled “Romantic,” this great and massive work evokes a storied thread of medieval scenes – breaking dawn, knights on horseback and forest hunts – yet echoes...
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...
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...
Compelling French-born harp soloist and audience favorite Emmanuel Ceysson returns to center stage with two handpicked French showpieces – Pierné's dreamy Conzertstück and Saint-Saëns' flashy Morceau de Concert. A delight at every turn, this concert also stirs visual flights of fancy, from Dukas' mischievous The Sorcerer's Apprentice to Ravel's famous orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures at...
Imagine a Friday night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and sample concessions from vendors. Kick back, peer into the skies, and visit with area physicists, astronomers, and NASA Solar System Ambassadors — all during the Lyrid meteor shower!SponsorsConcert Sponsor: MS Museum of Natural Science FoundationMusic ProgramFirst...
Round up your friends and family. Grab a snack and a go-cup, from Malco Renaissance Cinema Grill & Bar or nearby Renaissance restaurants, and make yourself comfortable on the green space for a FREE open-air concert with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra! SponsorsConcert Sponsor: Renaissance at Colony Park
