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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
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/prized-treasures/
LOCATION:Woodworth Chapel Tougaloo College\, 6550 Tougaloo Blvd.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39214\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Chamber Series
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SUMMARY:Majestic Showpieces
DESCRIPTION: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 an Exhibition. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Selby & Richard McRae Foundation \nConcert Sponsor: Grace & Shinn Lee \nMusic Lit. Sponsor: The Walker Foundation \nTIM Talks Sponsor: Four Seasons of the Arts \n\n\n\nTalent Bio\n\nEmmanuel Ceysson\, harp \nInternationally acclaimed guest harpist Emmanuel Ceysson is currently with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, after years as Principal Harp with Opéra National de Paris and New York MET Opera Orchestra. Born and raised in France\, his advanced music education and international distinctions began at age 16\, paving the way for a globe-spinning career as a recitalist in major concert venues\, a soloist with leading orchestras\, a feature at important music festivals\, and a recording artist with broad discography. Emmanuel invests time and energy in masterclasses worldwide and teaches a harp studio at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nPaul Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1897) \nGabriel Pierné – Conzertstück in Gb Major\, Op. 39 (1903)\, Emmanuel Ceysson\, harp \nCamille Saint-Saëns – Morceau de concert\, in G\, Op. 154 (1903)\, Emmanuel Ceysson\, harp \nSecond Half \nModeste Mussorgsky\, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel – Pictures at an Exhibition (1874)
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/majestic-showpieces/
LOCATION:Thalia Mara Hall\, 255 East Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Masterworks Series
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SUMMARY:Moonlight\, Music & Meteors
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nSponsors\n\nConcert Sponsor: MS Museum of Natural Science Foundation \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nRichard Strauss – Introduction to Also Sprach Zarathustra from 2001\, A Space Odyssey \nJohann Strauss\, Jr. – Blue Danube Waltz from 2001\, A Space Odyssey \narr. Crafton Beck – Beethoven Remix \narr. Crafton Beck – Bach Remix \narr. Calvin Custer – Star Trek Through the Years \narr. Patrick Russell – David Bowie Hits \nStephen Schwarz\, arr. Ted Ricketts – Highlights from Wicked \nSecond Half \nWolfgang Mozart – Allegro Vivace from Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” \nCamille Saint-Saëns – Volières\, Aquarium\, Tortues\, and Fossiles from Carnival of the Animals \nMary Chapin Carpenter – When Halley Came to Jackson \nHans Zimmer – Suite from Interstellar \nMichael Giacchino – Jyn Erso & Hope Suite from Rogue One \nJohn Williams – Imperial March from Star Wars Episode V; March of the Resistance from Star Wars Episode VII; Superman
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/moonlight-music-meteors/
LOCATION:“The Den” in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park\, Riverside Park Circle\, Jackson\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Open-Air Showcase
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SUMMARY:Sundown at Renaissance
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nSponsors\n\nConcert Sponsor: Renaissance at Colony Park
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/sundown-at-renaissance-2/
LOCATION:Renaissance At Colony Park\, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy\, Ridgeland\, 39157\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Open-Air Showcase
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SUMMARY:Pepsi Pops
DESCRIPTION:Nothing beats the breezy appeal of dusk on the Rez as favorite melodies drift over the scene and waters lap the shoreline at Old Trace Park. The tradition continues with a new mix of movie\, TV\, Broadway and songbook standards to serenade families\, friends\, dates and more who wouldn’t miss this annual treat. Picnics\, takeout or food truck fare make an evening of it\, and the fireworks finale unites the crowd with a swell of patriotic pride climaxing a salute to 250 years of America! \nGates open at 5:30 PM; music begins at 7:30 PM. \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsor: Brown Bottling Group\, EastGroup Properties\, and Explore Ridgeland \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nTraditional – National Anthem \nAndrew Lloyd Webber – Selections from Phantom of the Opera \nEnnio Morricone\, arr. Henry Mancini – Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission \narr. Larry Moore – Lord of the Dance \nTraditional – Nil ‘Na La / Toss the Feathers \nLeroy Anderson – Sandpaper Ballet \nLeroy Anderson – Home Stretch \narr. Bob Lowden – Armed Forces Salute \nSecond Half \nAlan Menken\, arr. Michael Kosarin – Overture to Beauty and the Beast \narr. Ralph Hermann – Eleanor Rigby \narr. Ralph Hermann – Michelle \narr. Ralph Hermann – Yesterday \narr. Calvin Custer – Beach Boys Medley \nMichael Giacchino – Jyn Erso & Hope Suite from Rogue One \nKlaus Badelt – Pirates of the Caribbean \nJohn Williams – Jurassic Park \nJohn Philip Sousa – Stars and Stripes Forever
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/pepsi-pops/
LOCATION:Old Trace Park at the Rez\, 422 Post Road\, Ridgeland\, MS\, 39157\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pops Series
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SUMMARY:Symphony at Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Against the backdrop of a balmy sunset\, a starry night sky and the rolling hills of Vicksburg\, MSO treats listeners young\, old and in-between to a lineup of favorites from stage\, screen and the top of the charts. Bring the kids\, bring the parents\, bring a date\, bring some friends\, or your whole neighborhood if you like — this outdoor charmer fits all. Count on a fireworks finale to unite the crowd with a swell of patriotic pride climaxing a salute to 250 years of America! \n\nSponsors\n\nSeries Sponsor: Keesler Federal Credit Union \nConcert Sponsors: Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park\, Four Seasons of the Arts\, and Vicksburg National Military Park \n\n\n\nMusic Program\n\nFirst Half \nTraditional – National Anthem \nAndrew Lloyd Webber – Selections from Phantom of the Opera \nEnnio Morricone\, arr. Henry Mancini – Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission \narr. Larry Moore – Lord of the Dance \nTraditional – Nil ‘Na La / Toss the Feathers \nLeroy Anderson – Sandpaper Ballet \nLeroy Anderson – Home Stretch \narr. Bob Lowden – Armed Forces Salute \nSecond Half \nAlan Menken\, arr. Michael Kosarin – Overture to Beauty and the Beast \narr. Ralph Hermann – Eleanor Rigby \narr. Ralph Hermann – Michelle \narr. Ralph Hermann – Yesterday \narr. Calvin Custer – Beach Boys Medley \nMichael Giacchino – Jyn Erso & Hope Suite from Rogue One \nKlaus Badelt – Pirates of the Caribbean \nJohn Williams – Jurassic Park \nJohn Philip Sousa – Stars and Stripes Forever
URL:https://msorchestra.com/event/symphony-at-sunset-2/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Military Park\, 3201 Clay Street\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39183\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Open-Air Showcase
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