Not so long ago in our very own galaxy, Jackson’s premier performance venue Thalia Mara Hall came back to life, and now the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is blasting back in with the hyperspace velocity of the Millennium Falcon escaping the Death Star’s grip. May the Force be with us all. If a heart emoji comes to mind, that’s just perfect since this all comes together in MSO’s “Star Wars” Pops concert on Saturday, February 14 — Valentine’s Day.
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Star Wars fanfare hails MSO’s Thalia Mara Hall return
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is back at Thalia Mara Hall Saturday, February 14, presenting an epic concert of galactic thrills across the entire Star Wars saga with a fun Valentine’s Day slant perfect for families, fans, friends and dates, too.
Thalia Mara Hall is Back. Time to Celebrate!
Today, Visit Jackson and Jackson Convention Complex announced in a press conference the reopening of Thalia Mara Hall! MSO President/Executive Director Janet Reihle spoke on behalf of the Symphony.
Thalia Mara Hall Takes Center Stage Once Again
After an extended period of renovation and renewal, Thalia Mara Hall, Mississippi’s historic and celebrated performing arts venue, is preparing to open its doors and its next chapter.
– Press release written by Visit Jackson
JSU Chorale brings the voice of tragedy, transcendence and solace
“Nonstop” is how Jackson State University Director of Chorale Activities Harry Cecil described first-semester JSU Chorale rehearsals for Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s January 24 concert “Transcendent Voices.” MSO positions JSU’s top vocal ensemble to unfold the heart of the evening’s program through the intertwining of Joel Thompson’s acclaimed Seven Last Words of the Unarmed (2015) and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem (1888).
Spirit and solace in MSO’s ‘Transcendent Voices’
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Transcendent Voices” concert, Saturday, January 24, at Christ United Church, melds contemporary relevance and classical tradition in profound ways for a transformative musical journey that stirs the soul.