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Memphis Symphony Orchestra

A great city must have a great orchestra for its cultural, educational and economic well-being. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra has filled this role for the Mid-South since 1952.

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    Memphis Symphony Orchestra

    585 S. Mendenhall Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

    Phone: (901) 537-2525

    Fax: (901) 537-2550

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    08/14/10	Symphony on the Sidewalk: Music, Mei-Ann, & Mimosas Symphony on the Sidewalk: Music, Mei-Ann, & Mimosas Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra August 14, 2010 Join the Memphis Symphony for a season kick-off event celebrating Mei-Ann Chen at the orchestra’s administrative offices located at 585 S. Mendenhall in East Memphis.  Prizes, food, activities, and more centered around a tropical theme will be a part of this event giving the public the first opportunity to meet the MSO’s fourth music director.  Single tickets for the exciting 2010-11 season will also be on sale.  Join Mei-Ann and the MSO for this exciting event...
    09/03/10	Arts in the Airport Arts in the Airport Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra September 3, 2010 Chamber ensembles from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra create an oasis of beauty and calm for harried travelers at the Memphis & Shelby County International Airport.  String and woodwind ensembles perform familiar classics, popular show tunes and seasonal favorites.  Performances take place once a month from September through May outside of the Blue Note Café and the B Concourse Food Court.
    09/04/10- 05/14/11	Family Tunes & Tales Presented by Borders Books and Music Family Tunes & Tales Presented by Borders Books and Music Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra September 4, 2010-May 14, 2011 A series of free family concerts for young children age 2-8. Musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra work in harmony to bring classic children’s tales to life through narration, music and a hands-on activity. Children listen to a storybook reading , and hear the story retold  through music, featuring one of the chamber ensembles from the MSO- strings, brass, woodwinds  or percussion.
    09/10/10	Russian Folklore Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center Russian Folklore Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center September 10, 2010 Music Director Mei-Ann Chen opens the Paul & Linnea Bert Chamber series with a trek to Russia. Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings will delight while Stravinsky's romantic suite from his ballet Pulcinella will captivate the imagination.
    09/12/10	From the Heart to the Soul From the Heart to the Soul Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra September 12, 2010 Free concert on the campus of Lemoyne-Owen College. Tickets are no cost, but required for admission. Contact the MSO Box Office at 901-537-2525 or LeMoyne-Owen College at 901-435-1000 for tickets. Stilian Kirov, assistant conductor. Randall Goosby, violin
    09/18/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Russian Masters Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Russian Masters Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts September 18, 2010 Celebrate a new era as Mei-Ann Chen makes her first appearance as Music Director on opening night.  She will lead Russian masterpieces including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, the mesmorizing suite depicting tales from A Thousand and One Arabian Nights.  Markus Groh makes his Memphis debut performing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, a work beloved by audiences since its 1875 premiere in Boston. Program: Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto...
    09/19/10	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Russian Masters Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Russian Masters Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre September 19, 2010 Celebrate a new era as Mei-Ann Chen makes her first appearance as Music Director on opening night.  She will lead Russian masterpieces including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, the mesmorizing suite depicting tales from A Thousand and One Arabian Nights.  Markus Groh makes his Memphis debut performing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, a work beloved by audiences since its 1875 premiere in Boston. Program: Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto...
    09/26/10	Symphony in the Gardens Dixon Gallery and Gardens Symphony in the Gardens Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Dixon Gallery and Gardens September 26, 2010 Co-presented with Dixon Gallery & Gardens.  Gates open at 3:00 p.m. for this outdoor, general admission concert. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor. 3:00 P.M. pre-concert activities.5:00 P.M. concert.
    10/03/10	Bach at Idlewild Bach at Idlewild Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra October 3, 2010 Hear some of Bach's greatest masterworks presented at the stunning Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Stilian Kirov, assistant conductor
    10/08/10	Arts in the Airport Arts in the Airport Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra October 8, 2010 Chamber ensembles from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra create an oasis of beauty and calm for harried travelers at the Memphis & Shelby County International Airport.  String and woodwind ensembles perform familiar classics, popular show tunes and seasonal favorites.  Performances take place once a month from September through May outside of the Blue Note Café and the B Concourse Food Court.
    10/09/10	Library Concerts Library Concerts Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra October 9, 2010 Family Tunes & Tales is series of free concerts at public libraries for families with young children. The experience engages the listening skills of children as they enjoy a storybook reading and thematically related craft activity.   Musicians from MSO chamber ensembles representing each of the four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion - visit libraries throughout the greater Memphis region from October to April.  Librarians,...
    10/16/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Hope in America Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Hope in America Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts October 16, 2010 A program devoted to all things American features famous works celebrating the spirit of this great nation showcasing Copland’s triumphant Fanfare for the Common Man and the beauty of our national landscape in his Suite from Appalachian Spring.  The MSO also gives the world premiere performance of a work by acclaimed composer Osvaldo Golijov.  Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen Guest Artist: Jessica Rivera, soprano. Program: Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man, Tower: Fanfare for...
    10/17/10	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Hope in America Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Hope in America Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre October 17, 2010 A program devoted to all things American features famous works celebrating the spirit of this great nation showcasing Copland’s triumphant Fanfare for the Common Man and the beauty of our national landscape in his Suite from Appalachian Spring.  The MSO also gives the world premiere performance of a work by acclaimed composer Osvaldo Golijov.  Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen, Jessica Rivera, soprano. Program: Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man, Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon...
    10/23/10	Disco Days & Boogie Nights Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Disco Days & Boogie Nights Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts October 23, 2010 No matter what crowd you ran with in the '70s, we've got the music to match with disco anthems including "I Will Survive," monster rock hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," and favorite ballads like "American Pie." Hear these great songs and more with an outstanding cast of vocalists for one dy-no-mite performance! Steven Reineke, guest conductor
    10/29/10	From the UK to the USA Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center From the UK to the USA Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center October 29, 2010 Long considered allies, the United Kingdom and America have shared amny cultural similarities. Explore works that depict the nations on both sides of the pond. Selections include Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3, "Scottish" and exceprts from Dvo?ák's American Strin Quartet. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
    11/12/10	Handel, Hendrix and Harlan T. Bobo Handel, Hendrix and Harlan T. Bobo Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra November 12, 2010 The Hi-Tone Café is the heart of Memphis music, and Memphis icon Harlan T. Bobo brings a Memphis beat to the space in collaboration with the MSO.  In addition to arrangements of Bobo’s own works, this program will span centuries of great popular music with an unconducted performance of Handel’s Royal Fireworks Suite and arrangements of compositions by guitar legend Jimmy Hendrix.  Hear the hits that never die as the MSO rocks traditional and new repertoire...
    11/20/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Fiesta! Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Fiesta! Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts November 20, 2010 Composers have always been fascinated with the exotic sounds of Spain. Hear colorful works depicting  lively dances and boisterous fiestas with Mei-Ann Chen and the MSO as your musical tour guide to España.  You’ll leave the hall shouting Olé! Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen. Program: Chabrier: Espana, Ravel: Alborada del gracioso, Falla: Suite No. 2 from The Three Cornered Hat, Ginastera: Ballet Suite from Estancia, López: Fiesta!
    11/21/10	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Fiesta! Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Fiesta! Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre November 21, 2010 Composers have always been fascinated with the exotic sounds of Spain. Hear colorful works depicting  lively dances and boisterous fiestas with Mei-Ann Chen and the MSO as your musical tour guide to España.  You’ll leave the hall shouting Olé! Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen. Program: Chabrier: Espana, Ravel: Alborada del gracioso, Falla: Suite No. 2 from The Three Cornered Hat, Ginastera: Ballet Suite from Estancia, López: Fiesta!
    12/04/10	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Home for the Holidays Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts December 4, 2010 Experience a winter wonderland full of yuletide cheer for this holiday celebration! Soprano Ashley Brown, known for portraying the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway, joins the MSO leading your favorite carols and tunes of the most wonderful time of the year! Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor. Special Guests: Ashley Brown, soprano, Memphis Symphony Chorus, University of Memphis Concert Singers.
    12/10/10	Handel's Messiah Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Handel's Messiah Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts December 10, 2010 The Commercial Appeal declared last year that the MSO's performance of the Memphis Messiah was "as beautiful and satisfying a presentation of the oratorio as could be imagined." Hear this beloved oratorio given in concert as a benefit for the Orpahnos Foundation. Andrew Altenbach, guest conductor. Special Guests: Awet Andemichael, soprano, Magdalena Wor, mezzo-soprano, Brian Stucki, tenor, Derrick Parker, bass.
    12/17/10	Arts in the Airport Arts in the Airport Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra December 17, 2010 Chamber ensembles from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra create an oasis of beauty and calm for harried travelers at the Memphis & Shelby County International Airport.  String and woodwind ensembles perform familiar classics, popular show tunes and seasonal favorites.  Performances take place once a month from September through May outside of the Blue Note Café and the B Concourse Food Court.
    01/08/11	Elvis Birthday Concert Greatest Hits Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Elvis Birthday Concert Greatest Hits Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 8, 2011 Celebrate the king's birthday! This annual tribute is becoming known the world over as the place to be to celebrate the man and his legendary music. Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band return for another hip-shakin' concert performing Elvis' chart-topping hits that will have you on your feet. Steven Reineke, guest conductor Terry Mike Jeffrey & Band, Special Guests.
    01/15/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Italian Inspirations Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Italian Inspirations Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 15, 2011 Explore the Italian countryside with a tribute to everything red, white and green.  Mendelssohn wrote his charming symphony after visiting Italy while Rossini wrote his opera about the travels of a young Italian abroad.  This performance also features cellist Alban Gerhardt performing Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a work inspired by the musical traditions of Italy from centuries past.  Daniel Hege, guest conductor. Alban Gerhardt, cello. Program: Rossini: ...
    01/16/11	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Italian Inspirations Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Italian Inspirations Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre January 16, 2011 Explore the Italian countryside with a tribute to everything red, white and green.  Mendelssohn wrote his charming symphony after visiting Italy while Rossini wrote his opera about the travels of a young Italian abroad.  This performance also features cellist Alban Gerhardt performing Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a work inspired by the musical traditions of Italy from centuries past. Daniel Hege, guest conductor. Alban Gerhardt, cello. Program: Rossini: ...
    01/21/11	Italian Masters Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center Italian Masters Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center January 21, 2011 Italians have celebrated and exported opera as one of their greatest national traditions. Join Mei-Ann Chen and the MSO as they explore symphonic slections by some of Italy's greatest composers including Puccini, Rossini, Vivaldi, and more. This evening will have you shouting bravo! Mei-Ann Chen, conductor.
    01/29/11	Library Concerts Library Concerts Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra January 29, 2011 Family Tunes & Tales is series of free concerts at public libraries for families with young children. The experience engages the listening skills of children as they enjoy a storybook reading and thematically related craft activity.   Musicians from MSO chamber ensembles representing each of the four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion - visit libraries throughout the greater Memphis region from October to April.  Librarians,...
    02/03/11	Opera Swings at Bridges BRIDGES Opera Swings at Bridges Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at BRIDGES February 3, 2011  Is the MSO bringing the Met to the nightclub or the nightclub to the Met?  At Bridges, the best loved opera arias meet the styles of jazz and swing as the MSO and the legendary Joyce Cobb join forces to reinterpret opera’s greatest hits.  From orchestral interludes by Rossini and Puccini to jazzed up arias from La Boheme, Carmen, and Porgy and Bess, this evening bridges the elegant and the casual. Joyce Cobb, Guest Artist
    02/12/11	Valentine's Pops: In the Mood Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Valentine's Pops: In the Mood Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 12, 2011 Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with your loved one by enjoying an evening of light classics and passionate songs. This concert features romatic selections from Gone With the Wind, Doctor Zhivago, My Funny Valentine and Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances" from West Side Story. Lawrence Golan, guest conductor/violin.
    02/19/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Infernal Dance Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Infernal Dance Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 19, 2011 Journey to the underworld to hear musical fireworks that are certain to delight instead of singe.  These stunning works, including Igor Stravinsky’s vivid Firebird Suite and Miguel del Aguila’s spicy Conga Line in Hell, are devoted to fire and brimstone exciting audiences with their masterful orchestrations.  Young pianist Orion Weiss makes his MSO debut performing Chopin’s legendary Piano Concerto No. 1. Eckart Preu, guest conductor. Orion Weiss, piano. Program:...
    02/20/11	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Infernal Dance Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Infernal Dance Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre February 20, 2011 Journey to the underworld to hear musical fireworks that are certain to delight instead of singe.  These stunning works, including Igor Stravinsky’s vivid Firebird Suite and Miguel del Aguila’s spicy Conga Line in Hell, are devoted to fire and brimstone exciting audiences with their masterful orchestrations.  Young pianist Orion Weiss makes his MSO debut performing Chopin’s legendary Piano Concerto No. 1. Eckart Preu, guest conductor. Orion Weiss, piano. Program:...
    02/26/11	Library Concerts Library Concerts Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra February 26, 2011 Family Tunes & Tales is series of free concerts at public libraries for families with young children. The experience engages the listening skills of children as they enjoy a storybook reading and thematically related craft activity.   Musicians from MSO chamber ensembles representing each of the four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion - visit libraries throughout the greater Memphis region from October to April.  Librarians,...
    03/05/11	Music of the Piano Men Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Music of the Piano Men Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 5, 2011 From "Your Song" to "Candle in the Wind" and "Just the Way You Are," award-winning pianist and singer Jim Witter takes you on a tour of the greatest hits of Billy Joel and Elton John. You won't want to miss this rockin' tribute devoted to the "Piano Men." Special guests: Jim Witter, piano & vocals, Jim Witter Band. Lawrence Golan, guest conductor, violin.
    03/12/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Vive La France! Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Vive La France! Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 12, 2011 Berlioz’s great masterpiece includes all things French including a stately ballroom, a journey to the countryside, a march to the guillotine, and more!  Hear this orchestral tour-de-force alongside the impressionistic Nocturnes of Debussy that depict three paintings by American painter James McNeill Whistler, one of the few American artists on display at the Louvre. Mei-Ann Chen, conductor. Special guests: Karen Busler, flute, Women of the Memphis Symphony Chorus. Program:...
    03/13/11	First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Vive La France! Germantown Performing Arts Centre First Tennessee Germantown Sunday Series: Vive La France! Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre March 13, 2011 Berlioz’s great masterpiece includes all things French including a stately ballroom, a journey to the countryside, a march to the guillotine, and more! Hear this orchestral tour-de-force alongside the impressionistic Nocturnes of Debussy that depict three paintings by American painter James McNeill Whistler, one of the few American artists on display at the Louvre. Mei-Ann Chen, conductor. Special guests: Karen Busler, flute, Women of the Memphis Symphony Chorus. Program: Debussy: ...
    03/18/11	French Favorites Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center French Favorites Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center March 18, 2011 Guest conductor Andrew Grams will be your guide for this musical voyage to the city of lights and the French countryside. Hear enchanting works including Bizet's Symphony in C and Ravel's Impressionist tribute -- Le Tombeau de Couperin.
    03/26/11	Library Concerts Library Concerts Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra March 26, 2011 Family Tunes & Tales is series of free concerts at public libraries for families with young children. The experience engages the listening skills of children as they enjoy a storybook reading and thematically related craft activity.   Musicians from MSO chamber ensembles representing each of the four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion - visit libraries throughout the greater Memphis region from October to April.  Librarians,...
    04/09/11	Salute to Gershwin Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Salute to Gershwin Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 9, 2011 Step back to the Roarin' Twenties to hear the music of clelbrated composer and songwriter George Gershwin. This toe-tappin' tribute features Broadway hits including "I've Got Rhythm" and "Summertime" as well as his jazz-inspired Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra. You'll be certain to leave the hall singing a tune or two! Special guests: Terri Dale Hansen, piano, Norm Lewis, baritone, Joseph Joubert, piano. Stilian Kirov, assistant conductor.
    04/16/11	Library Concerts Library Concerts Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra April 16, 2011 Family Tunes & Tales is series of free concerts at public libraries for families with young children. The experience engages the listening skills of children as they enjoy a storybook reading and thematically related craft activity.   Musicians from MSO chamber ensembles representing each of the four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion - visit libraries throughout the greater Memphis region from October to April.  Librarians,...
    04/30/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Ode to Joy Cannon Center for the Performing Arts First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Ode to Joy Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 30, 2011 Experience Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, a truly inspirational work devoted to the human spirit, culminating with the glorious choral finale, “Ode to Joy.”  This finale to the First Tennessee Masterworks series led by Music Director Mei-Ann Chen is not to be missed. Mei-Ann Chen, conductor. Special guests: Jennifer Check, soprano, Christin-Marie Hill, mezzo-soprano, Richard Clement, tenor, Mark Schnaible, bass, Memphis Symphony Chorus, University of Memphis...
    05/12/11	Joshua Bell Plays Tchaikovsky Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Joshua Bell Plays Tchaikovsky Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 12, 2011 Superstar violinist Joshua Bell appears with Mei-Ann Chen and the MSO for one night only! Celebrated as "one of the most gifted violinists of his generation" (Washington Post), Bell will dazzle audiences with his flawless technique and incomparable musicality in Tchaikovsky's Violin concerto. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor. Joshua Bell, Special guest. Program: Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto.

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    05/08/10	Symphony in the Gardens Dixon Gallery and Gardens Symphony in the Gardens Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Dixon Gallery and Gardens May 8, 2010 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates the arrival of spring with this annual concert featuring light and familiar classics in a beautiful outdoor setting.
    05/01/10	Beethoven's Eroica Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Beethoven's Eroica Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 1, 2010 Maestro David Loebel returns to conduct the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in an all-Beethoven encore, featuring the composer's Egmont Overture, Creatures of Prometheus and Symphony No. 3 "Eroica".
    04/24/10	Kings and Queens of Soul: A Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Kings and Queens of Soul: A Tribute Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 24, 2010 Beale Street divas Joyce Cobb, Susan Marshall and Reba Russell join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to the lady legends of Stax Records. Ellis Hall, a protege of Ray Charles, pays homage to the late great Isaac Hayes and Ray Charles for a symbolic celebration of the kings and queens of Soul.
    04/10/10- 04/11/10	Mozart's Requiem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Mozart's Requiem Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 10-April 11, 2010 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra unveils the mystery of Mozart's emotionally stirring Requiem, given in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest vocalists will include Kelley Nassief,soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Randal Rushing,tenor and Andrew Wentzel, baritone. The MSO will be joined by the Memphis Symphony Chorus and the Central High School Concert Singers. The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. The Sunday performance...
    03/26/10	Mendelssohn's Octet Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center Mendelssohn's Octet Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center March 26, 2010 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra explores the breadth of creativity presented in chamber music repertoire with this concert featuring Mendelssohn's Octet, Mozart's Serenade No. 11 for Winds and Shostakovich's Prelude & Scherzo for String Octet.
    03/23/10	Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square Playhouse on the Square Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Playhouse on the Square March 23, 2010 Intimate chamber music at the NEW Playhouse on the Square located at the corner of Union Avenue & Cooper Street in Midtown Memphis! Memphis Symphony Orchestra musicians continue to explore the breadth of creativity presented in chamber music repertoire in this concert featuring Mendelssohn's Octet. PROGRAM: SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude & Scherzo for String Octet MOZART Serenade No. 11 for Winds in E-flat major MENDELSSOHN String Octet in E-flat major
    03/04/10	Opus One @ One Commerce Square One Commerce Square Opus One @ One Commerce Square Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at One Commerce Square March 4, 2010 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra launches their much anticipated unconducted orchestra series Opus One. It's an evening of firsts! Beethoven's First Symphony and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.1 are only half the fun. Afterwards, grab a drink or hit the dance floor to the smooth sound of the MSO Big Band. Instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio will be on hand for demonstrations. See the Memphis Symphony in a new light. Opus One. There's a first time for everything!
    02/28/10	Christine Brewer Sings Wagner Germantown Performing Arts Centre Christine Brewer Sings Wagner Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre February 28, 2010 Grammy Award-winning American soprano Christine Brewer sings the works of Wagner at this First Tennessee Sundays with the Symphony Series concert.
    02/16/10	Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square Playhouse on the Square Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Playhouse on the Square February 16, 2010 Intimate chamber music at the all-new Playhouse on the Square located in Midtown Memphis. This concert features the talented musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing a rich array of chamber music including Beethoven's Sextet for strings - a rare treat! PROGRAM: HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Duo for Oboe and Bassoon, W. 535 POULENC Sonata for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone BRAHMS Quartet No. 1 in C minor MOZART Flute Quartet in D major BEETHOVEN Sextet in E Major
    02/12/10	Beethoven's Sextet Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center Beethoven's Sextet Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center February 12, 2010 This concert features accomplished musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing a rich array of chamber music, including Beethoven's Sextet, a rare treat. Other works on the program include Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major, Prokofiev's Quintet, and Poulenc's Sonata for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone.
    02/06/10- 02/07/10	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 6-February 7, 2010 Music director candidate Thomas Wilkins conducts the Memphis Symphony Orchestra through a program of works by Chabrier, Dvorak and Rachmaninoff. Guest pianist Kirill Gerstein performs Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, evoking images of Russia's barren countryside awakening into spring. The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. The Sunday performance will be held at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
    01/16/10- 01/17/10	Moody Conducts Mozart Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Moody Conducts Mozart Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 16-January 17, 2010 Music director candidate Robert Moody takes you on a musical tour from the courts of Salzburg to the icy fjords of Finland in this concert of audience favorites, featuring Mozart's Symphony No. 35 "Haffner". Guest violinist Karen Gomyo performs Sibelius' Violin Concerto. The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. The Sunday performance will be held at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
    12/11/09	Orphanos Messiah Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Orphanos Messiah Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts December 11, 2009 Handel's Messiah was originally conceived as a fundraising vehicle for London orphanages. Memphis-based Orphanos Foundation, in conjunction with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, continues this tradition by presenting a benefit concert performance featuring four guest soloists. They are Ann Monoyios, soprano;Barbara Rearick, mezzo-soprano; Randal Rushing, tenor, and Sidney Outlaw, baritone.
    12/05/09	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Home for the Holidays Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts December 5, 2009 Kick off the holiday season with this Pops Series concert, conducted by Memphis Symphony music director candidate Alastair Willis. Come sing along with the Memphis Symphony Chorus as they perform some of your favorite holiday classics. Guest soloist for the evening is Lisa Vroman,soprano.
    11/21/09- 11/22/09	Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts November 21-November 22, 2009 MSO music director candidate Mei-Ann Chen conducts this Grand Series concert, featuring guest cellist Julie Albers who will perform Dvorak's Cello Concerto. In this program, you will feel the driving energy, emotion and spirit that feed the passion embodied in other great symphonic works by J. Adams and Beethoven.   This concert will take place in two different venues: Saturday's performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday's performance...
    11/06/09	In Other Words Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center In Other Words Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center November 6, 2009 MSO music director candidate Thomas Wilkins conducts a musical program that takes a glimpse at recent composers who looked back to either reference or synthesize the styles of earlier masters. Works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Haydn are performed at this Paul & Linnea Bert "Fridays on the Town" concert. The featured repertoire includes Beethoven's Prometheus Overture; Stravinsky's Ragtime and Suite #1 for Small Orchestra, and Haydn's Symphony No. 100...
    10/17/09	Brahms' First Symphony Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Brahms' First Symphony Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts October 17, 2009 At this concert, celebrate the scope of orchestral possibility--from the scintillating, other worldly sounds of Higdon, to the sublime, romantic colors of Mahler, to the dark, dramatic power of Brahms. MSO music director candidate Alastair Willis is guest conductor of this Grand Series concert, featuring mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson.
    10/03/09	Music as Muse: An Artist's Inspiration Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Music as Muse: An Artist's Inspiration Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts October 3, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer joins the Memphis Symphony Orchestra to showcase some of the great orchestral works that have shaped his artistic vision and continue to provide him with inspiration. Guest conductor is Carolyn Kuan. MSO cellist Jonathan Kirkscey, who has worked with Craig Brewer on his movies, will perform composer Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1.
    09/25/09	Simple Symphonies Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center Simple Symphonies Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center September 25, 2009 Maestro David Loebel opens the Paul and Linnea Bert Fridays on the Town Series with a selection of works epitomizing the simplicity, charm and artistry so delightfully characteristic of the chamber orchestra.   Featured works will include Bach's Sinfonia in B-flat, Britten's Simple Symphony and Haydn's Symphony No. 87.
    09/13/09	From the Heart to the Soul Community Concert The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn From the Heart to the Soul Community Concert Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn September 13, 2009 The community is invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment when LeMoyne-Owen College presents "From the Heart to the Soul," a free outdoor community concert featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. It will be held in front of Brownlee Hall on the lawn at 807 Walker Avenue. The public is invited to bring a blanket and picnic basket to relax and enjoy the performance.
    09/12/09- 11/14/09	Memphis Symphony Orchestra Library Concert Series Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Memphis Symphony Orchestra Library Concert Series Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library September 12-November 14, 2009 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is presenting a series of free public concerts this fall at seven area libraries so that families with children can learn more about and enjoy classical music. Each concert, offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., will feature small and large MSO ensembles representing one of four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwind and percussion. Each ensemble will perform at one of the seven libraries on the following dates September 12, October 24, and...
    09/06/09	Bach at Idlewild Idlewild Presbyterian Church Bach at Idlewild Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Idlewild Presbyterian Church September 6, 2009 Sundays with the Symphony series begin with an homage to the supreme master of counterpoint. Step "Bach" in time in the Old World sanctuary of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, featuring works for organ, chorus and orchestra. Guest conductor is Robert Moody.   Among the featured works will be Bach's Cantata No. 32 "Beloved Jesus, My Desire" and Cantata No. 31 "The Heavens Laugh, the Earth Rejoices". Guest artists include Kristen Lensch and Jimmy...
    05/16/09	Symphony in the Gardens Dixon Gallery and Gardens Symphony in the Gardens Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Dixon Gallery and Gardens May 16, 2009 MSO SPECIAL EVENT Bring the family for this Memphis tradition celebrating the arrival of warm weather. Light and familiar classics are the perfect accompaniment to your picnic. Compete for the best picnic spread.
    05/09/09	DAVID'S ADIEU: MAHLER 9 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts DAVID'S ADIEU: MAHLER 9 Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 9, 2009 David Loebel, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 9 in D Major There is not other masterwork that would be as fitting for a fond farewell as Mahler's mighty 9th symphony. Sunday subscribers will also be invited to join Saturday subscribers for this wonderful and reflective evening of Loebel's tenure with The MSO.
    04/18/09	THE CREATION Cannon Center for the Performing Arts THE CREATION Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 18, 2009 FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES David Loebel, conductor Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano Richard Clement, tenor Richard Zeller, baritone Memphis Symphony Chorus, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, artistic director HAYDN The Creation Perfect for the spring season Haydn's The Creation will be a premiere for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Haydn expressed that it took much prayer to compose and finish what is considered one of his greatest works. The MSO invites three...
    03/27/09	Peasants and Kings Peasants and Kings Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra March 27, 2009 BELA BARTOK Rumanian Folk Dances SERGEI PROKOFIEV Overture on Jewish Themes, Op. 34 ANTONIN DVORAK Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra, Op. 22 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537 ("Coronation") conducted by David Loebel and featured on piano Anna Polonsky
    03/21/09	CELTIC SOUL Cannon Center for the Performing Arts CELTIC SOUL Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 21, 2009 MSO POPS SERIES James Feddeck, conductor Eileen Ivers, fiddle This St. Patrick's Day season feel the poser and the Irish soulf Eileen Ivers. Best know as the fiery fiddler for Riverdance, Ivers now melds her Celtic roots into a dynamic fusion of world music. You may find it hard to sit down.
    03/14/09- 03/15/09	BRAHMS 4 AND AWADAGIN Cannon Center for the Performing Arts BRAHMS 4 AND AWADAGIN Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 14-March 15, 2009 FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES David Loebel, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano JOEL HOFFMAN New Work for Piano and Orchestra (WORLD PREMIERE) BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Noted internationally for his unique concert style, Awadagin Pratt will perform a world premiere work written especially for him by American composer Joel Hoffman. The Naumburg International Piano Competition and Avery Fisher Career Grant winner is acclaimed for his musical...
    02/15/09	15th Annual MLK Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts 15th Annual MLK Tribute Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 15, 2009 MSO SPECIAL EVENT David Loebel, conductor A Memphis tradition. Don't miss the special tribute to this great American.
    02/14/09	UNFORGETTABLE: The Music of Nat King Cole with John Pizzarelli Cannon Center for the Performing Arts UNFORGETTABLE: The Music of Nat King Cole with John Pizzarelli Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 14, 2009 MSO POPS SERIES Rudi Schlegel, conductor John Pizzarelli, vocalist Make this Valentine's night special by spending time with the one you love and the MSO. Singing the songs of the legendary Nat King Cole, John Pizzarelli is among the leading contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. He brings to the evening his signature style and brilliant guitar playing.
    02/07/09- 02/08/09	Triumphant Trumpet Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Triumphant Trumpet Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 7-February 8, 2009 FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES Edwin Outwater, guest conductor Scott Moore, trumpet TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture - Fantasy ERIC EWAZEN/NORRIS Trumpet Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 The MSO brings in the top brass as Scott Moore, principal trumpet deftly handles Eric Ewazen's Trumpet Concerto. Be swept away by the Tchaikovsky favorite Romeo and Juliet and Sibelius' Tchaikovsky-influenced Symphony No. 1.
    01/30/09	ALL ABOUT MOZART ALL ABOUT MOZART Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra January 30, 2009 PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES David Loebel, conductor Susanna Perry Gilmore, violin Jennifer Puckett, viola STRAVINSKY Eight Instrumental Miniatures MOZART Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364 (320d) STRAVINSKY Octet MOZART Symphony No. 33 in B-flat Major, K. 319
    01/17/09	DON JUAN & DVORAK Cannon Center for the Performing Arts DON JUAN & DVORAK Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 17, 2009 FIRST TENNESEE MASTERWORKS SERIES David Loebel, conductor Barry Douglas, piano MOZART Don Giovanni Overture K. 527 STRAUSS Don Juan, Op. 20 STRAUSS Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra DVORAK Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70 Irish pianist Barry Douglas plays Strauss in a Don Juan-themed concert with the MSO. The first non-Russiona Gold Medal winner in the Tachaikovsky International Piano Competition since Van...
    01/10/09	Elvis Birthday Pops Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Elvis Birthday Pops Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 10, 2009 MSO POPS SERIES James Feddeck, conductor Elvis, on screen Terry Mike Jeffrey, vocalist The Imperials, vocals 2008 Elvis Tribute Artist contest winner IF you have come to this concert before, you haven't seen anything yet! This year Elvis on the big screen joins Terry Mike Jeffrey, The Imperials and more. Hear the power of the MSO behind all the great hits you know and love. A fun time will be had by all.
    12/06/08	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Home for the Holidays Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts December 6, 2008 MSO POPS SERIES - Jason Howland, conductor The family treat that kicks off the holiday season will feature guest conductor Jason Howland. Complete with sing along. Bring in the holidays with this Memphis concert tradition.
    11/22/08- 11/23/08	Themes for a Piano Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Themes for a Piano Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts November 22-November 23, 2008 FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES David Loebel, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano COPLAND Orchestral Variations MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, K 482 MUSSORGSKY/GORCHAKOV Pictures at an Exhibition This program presents one of Mozart's great but not frequently played piano concerti and orchestrations of the paano works of Copland and Mussorgsky. Our concert's pianist, Jonathan Biss, has won many awards including the...
    11/15/08	"FOR ELLA" with PATTI AUSTIN Cannon Center for the Performing Arts "FOR ELLA" with PATTI AUSTIN Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts November 15, 2008 MSO POPS SERIES Steven Reinecke, conductor Patti Austin, vocalist Take the "A" train to a night with 2008 Grammy-Award winning songstress, Patti Austin as she brings Ella Fitzgerald favorites to life. God-daughter of Quincy Jones and known for her hit ballads with James Ingram, Austin has been a standard on the jazz and pop music scenes. Steven Reinecke conducts the orchestra with big band and Harlem Renaissance favorites.
    11/07/08	A Trip Across the Pond A Trip Across the Pond Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra November 7, 2008 PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES David Loebel, conductor Michael Detroit, narrator Ann Marie Hall, narrator PETER MAXWELL DAVIES Ojai Festival Overture WALTON Facade HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major ("London")
    10/18/08- 10/19/08	Heartbeats and Rachmaninoff Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Heartbeats and Rachmaninoff Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts October 18-October 19, 2008 FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES David Loebel, conductor Colin Currie, percussion JAMES MACMILLAN Veni, veni Emannuel RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Feel the rhythm as brilliant percussionist Colin Currie explores a range of percussive sound in James MacMillan's spiritual work. Feel the power as the MSO performs Rachmaninoff's most familiar symphony.
    10/03/08	Young Turks: Great Music from Youthful Great Masters Young Turks: Great Music from Youthful Great Masters Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra October 3, 2008 Friday 3 October 2008 at 8 pm  Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School David Loebel, conductor Andrew Von Oeyen, piano MOZART Divertimento in D Major, K 131 MENDELSSOHN Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 BIZET Symphony No. 1 in C
    09/20/08- 09/21/08	David's Perfect Ten Cannon Center for the Performing Arts David's Perfect Ten Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts September 20-September 21, 2008 David Loebel, conductor Nadja Salerno Sonneberg, violin BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture STRAVINSKY Petrouchka(1947 version) PIAZZOLLA Las Cuarto Estaciones Portenas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) RAVEL Bolero World-renowned violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performs Piazzolla's Vivaldi-and-tango infused work in a program that reflects David Loebel's decade of music here in Memphis. Roman Carnival Overture has been the signature music for his weekly radio show on WKNO,...
    09/14/08	From the Heart to the Soul The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn From the Heart to the Soul Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn September 14, 2008 Presented by The LeMoyne-Owen College, this community concert features the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, plus choirs from Hutchinson Upper School and LeMoyne Owen College.
    08/16/08	Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts August 16, 2008 An all new show that any music fan will enjoy. The show is an exciting celebration of Elvis music with Leah Hocking, from the Broadway cast of All Shook Up and Austin Miller, television and Broadway star. Through the power of technology, the show will also star video of Elvis Presley in some of his best performances ever, accompanied by live music on stage during segments of the show. All will be accompanied by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Also included in the show will be rockabilly...
    06/24/08	The Wizard of Oz with Orchestra Cannon Center for the Performing Arts The Wizard of Oz with Orchestra Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts June 24, 2008 MSO Pops Series 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 27 September 2008 David Loebel, conductor Follow the yellow brick road and David Loebel as he conducts in front of the movie on the big screen. Be transported to Oz and meet the Scarcrow, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West (Oh my) and the Wizard with live music by the MSO. Note: Early family-friendly concert time.
    06/24/08	MSO FAMILY DAY Cannon Center for the Performing Arts MSO FAMILY DAY Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts June 24, 2008 MSO SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT James Feddeck, conductor The MSO incites a community of youth groups and musicians on stage in a day devoted to music and family fun. Plenty of activities for the children.
    06/24/08	CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS First Congregational Church CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at First Congregational Church June 24, 2008 PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES David Loebel, conductor HANDEL Judas Maccabaeus Overture FAURE Masques et Bergamasques, Op. 112 ROBERT PATTERSON Five Christmastide Settings (World Premiere) RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances, Set III HANDEL Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major
    05/10/08	Symphony in the Gardens Dixon Gallery and Gardens Symphony in the Gardens Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Dixon Gallery and Gardens May 10, 2008 Bring your picnic and enjoy classical favorites in the pictureseque outdoor setting of the Dixon Gardens--rain or shine.
    05/03/08- 05/04/08	Copland and Ehnes Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Copland and Ehnes Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 3-May 4, 2008 The MSO will perform a new American work by composer Joan Tower "Made in America" and Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Violinst James Ehnes is the guest soloist and he will perform Elgar's Violin Conerto, considered one of the most challenging violin concertos.
    05/02/08- 05/03/08	Copeland and Ehnes Copeland and Ehnes Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra May 2-May 3, 2008 The Saturday concert will be at the Cannon Center while the next day's concert will be at the Symphony's Sunday home, Germantown Performing Arts Centre, at 1801 Exeter Road. Violinist James Ehnes performs Elgar's Violin Concerto which is considered one of the most challenging in the repertoire. In addition, the MSO will perform a new American work by composer Joan Tower. The First Tennessee Masterworks concert is sponsored by Scott and Carolyn Heppel in memory of Joe Parker.
    04/26/08	Amy Grant Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Amy Grant Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 26, 2008 On April 26 Grammy award-winning singer Amy Grant closes the Pops season.
    04/12/08	Berlioz Requiem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Berlioz Requiem Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 12, 2008 Berlioz's larger than life sonic spectacular is the pinnacle of the Masterworks series. Experience four spatially separated brass choirs with large orchestra and big chorus - over 230 performer on stage. It was meant to be heard live in an accoustically great hall like the Cannon Center. Mighty and moving
    03/30/08	Caribbean Cool Steel Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Caribbean Cool Steel Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 30, 2008 "Caribbean Cool Steel" features guest artists the Caribbean Sound. The music of Caribbean Sound is grounded in classical and jazz traditions combined with years of cultural research of Caribbean rhythms.This ensemble crosses cultural barriers to bring out the various influences from around the world that came together to create the steel pan. Some past performances have been with the Florida International Festival in Daytona Beach, the University of Florida Center for the Performing Arts, Ruth...
    02/29/08	PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES: PARK AND MOZART First Congregational Church PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES: PARK AND MOZART Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at First Congregational Church February 29, 2008 Key Performers: David Loebel, conductor Susie Park, violin Program: JOHN HARBISON - The Most Often Used Chords PROKOFIEV - Violin Concerto No. 2 MOZART - Symphony No. 39 The Washington Post calls her "prodigiously talented." Winner and finalist of many international competitions, Susie Park is the newest member of the wildly popular Eroica Trio. The simplicity of Prokofiev's concerto will be...
    02/24/08	The 14th Annual MLK Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts The 14th Annual MLK Tribute Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 24, 2008 Featuring: Central High School Chorus, Gaylon Robinson, director Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, narrator David Loebel, conductor Program: JOSEPH SCHWANTNER - New Morning for the World BEETHOVEN - Overture to Egmont, Opus 84 MOZART- Requiem, K. 626 BRAHMS - Ein Deutches, Requiem, Opus 45 ARR. MACK WILBERG - Come Thou Font of Every Blessing ARR. JAMES RICHENS - Lift Every Voice A not-to-be-missed annual event...
    02/16/08	Mancini and Moonlight Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Mancini and Moonlight Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 16, 2008 A Valentine concert for lovers and lovers of movie music, featuring movie scores by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini. Key Performers: Leah Hocking, soprano Nat Chandler, baritone Gerald Steichen, conductor
    02/10/08	Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe Germantown Performing Arts Centre Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre February 10, 2008 Memphis Symphony Orchestra's own Scott Best and Joey Salvalaggio bring their considerable talent to the stage. Come hear the orchestra as it rocks and rolls with The Nevill Feast by Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize- winning composer, Christopher Rouse. Pure passion.
    02/09/08	Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 9, 2008 Memphis Symphony Orchestra's own Scott Best and Joey Salvalaggio bring their considerable talent to the stage. Come hear the orchestra as it rocks and rolls with The Nevill Feast by Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize- winning composer, Christopher Rouse. Pure passion. There is a second show on February 10th at Germantown Performing Arts Centre at 2:30 pm
    01/19/08- 01/20/08	BRUCKNER 7 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts BRUCKNER 7 Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 19-January 20, 2008 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 15, K.450 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7 Come hear the works of two Austrian composers. Mozart's Piano Concerto, played by internationally acclaimed pianist John O'Conor, provides a light charming contrast to Bruckner's heaven-storming grandeur. A full spectrum of emotion
    01/13/08	Tubby the Tuba Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Tubby the Tuba Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 13, 2008 Sunday, January 13 at 2:30pm at the Cannon Center The story of Tubby the Tuba, the orchestra misfit, searches for his own melody in this classic musical tale. Pre-concert activities begin in the lobby at 1:15 with hands-on crafts, games and stories led by the Children's Museum of Memphis. Dr. Charles Schulz, tuba Steven Aiken, narrator James Feddeck, conductor
    01/05/08	Elvis Birthday Pops Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Elvis Birthday Pops Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts January 5, 2008 Celebrate 2008 when the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Terry Mike Jeffrey turn back the clock with music by Elvis. Elvis' TCB Band original members James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen G. Hardin will also share the MSO stage. A royal treat to hear the music by the King of Rock n Roll in the town he loved so much. Rocking good time....

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    • Event Name: Moody Conducts Mozart
      "Stay Tuned"
      Comment posted by: George Lapides - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Jan 20, 2010
      

      The committee in charge of picking a new music director replacing David Loebel has a problem. The good kind. Committee members don't need to search far and wide for the new maestro. A number of very... Expand

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      The committee in charge of picking a new music director replacing David Loebel has a problem. The good kind. Committee members don't need to search far and wide for the new maestro. A number of very high caliber candidates already have emerged and they've displayed their capabilities as guest conductors during MSO's First Tennessee Grand Series. The latest: Robert Moody, currently music director at the orchestras in both Winston-Salem and Portland, Maine and who is no stranger to Memphis, having led the MSO in guest appearances in past years. After the orchestra's performance last weekend, several long time orchestra patrons could be heard walking out of the halls saying such things as, "hire him now." But the competition is stiff. Very stiff. Especially from Mei-Ann Chen of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Some members of the MSO's search committee believe she is the rising star of the maestro business. And she very well may be. But there are more guest conductors-candidates to come. Next up is Thomas Wilkins, music director of the Omaha Symphony, who will conduct the MSO the weekend of February 6-7. So who really knows? As for this past weekend, the program was wonderfully varied, and under Moody's guidance, the orchestra rarely has sounded better. Some credit should go to the guest soloist, the young violist Karen Gomyo. The combination of her 18th century Strad and her talent were about as unbeatable as Alabama's football team. She performed a work from Jean Sibelius, his only strictly instrumental concerto and known only as Concerto in D minor for Violin and Orchestra. Ms. Gomy was, in a word, terrific. And in a neat twist on Sunday at GPAC, she changed out of formal dress after Sibelius and during intermission and returned in blue jeans and a white shirt and sat in the back row of the violin section and played as just another orchestra member in the performance of Mozart's Symphony No. 25. Little wonder she would do that because it's one of Mozart's greatest compositions, done ironically, when he was absorbed in the Viena production of his new opera, The Abduction from the Seraglio, which may have been his worst work. And Robert Moody? He was comfortable, relaxed and casual in a nice and warm way and very friendly when he spoke on Saturday night 30 minutes before the show and then from the stand to tell the audience more about what they were going to hear. His direction of the new and haunting Rainbow Body by Christopher Theofanidis, the 43-year old Dallas born composer, not only was on target, but it was a straight on bulls-eye. Moody made it seem that the MSO couldn't go wrong picking him to succeed Loebel but it could hardly miss with Ms. Chen and perhaps not with the other candidates who will follow. Stay tuned. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
      "Oh, it was so very good."
      Comment posted by: George Lapides - ArtsMemphis Rants & Ravers from Memphis, TN, Nov 23, 2009
      

      Good because the house was jam packed or, at least, close to it. Good because the program was. Good because the maestro wannabe was terrific. Good because the orchestra seemed so into it.... Expand

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      Good because the house was jam packed or, at least, close to it. Good because the program was. Good because the maestro wannabe was terrific. Good because the orchestra seemed so into it. That's how it was at the Saturday night Memphis Symphony Orchestra's performance at the Cannon Center. It all seemed to prove that a (mostly) mainstream program will attract a (also mostly) mainstream Memphis audience. Okay, the first number was not so mainstream --- the American composed (by John Adams and, no, not President John Adams) "The Chairman Dances: 'Foxtrot' from Nixon in China". But at no time in recent memory has been so much asked of the Orchestra's percussion section, which produced the required strange and sometimes weird sounds, but still pulled off everything wonderfully well. Nixon in China is one of the more talked about new operas in recent memory. As the program notes in the MSO magazine stated, it's a fictionalized account of President Nixon's visit to Beijing in January of 1972. Standing alone, it's difficult to tell just how the music relates to that history making event, but it is, nonetheless, very unusual without being too off the wall or wacky. But even if you didn't like it, well it didn't last that long anyway. Besides, the rest of the evening made the show. After Nixon in China and before intermission was Dvorak's Concerto in B Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 104. The guest artist for the evening, cellist Julie Albers, was quite capable and the guest conductor began to show her leadership skills during the three movement concerto. The guest conductor? That would be Taiwan born, American educated Mei-Ann Chen, who is currently assistant conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She was clearly the shining star of the night. She also had the good fortune of conducting what may be the greatest piece of music written by the greatest entertainment genius in the history of mankind. It just doesn?t get any better than Beethoven's 5th and it was mostly that which produced such a large turnout. Nobody left disappointed. Conductor Chen was forceful, demanding, passionate and authoritative and the orchestra responded like it loved it. The audience sure did. At the conclusion, many literally leaped from their seats to applaud and to shout the "bravos" while others just beamed. If the other finalists who follow Ms. Chen are as good, then only very good days lie ahead for the orchestra. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Music as Muse: An Artist's Inspiration
      "You can't miss this performance"
      Review posted by: Lindsey from Memphis, Oct 02, 2009
      

      I am at the final dress rehearsal for this performance and it is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Any music lover, movie buff, memphian....anyone and everyone will want to be a part of this... Expand

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      I am at the final dress rehearsal for this performance and it is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Any music lover, movie buff, memphian....anyone and everyone will want to be a part of this experience!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: THE CREATION
      "Words from a symphony chorus member"
      Comment posted by: Barbara Frederick, Member, Symphony Chorus from Memphis, TN, Apr 04, 2009
      

      The Memphis Symphony Chorus is working hard to prepare Haydn's Creation to perfection. What an amazing work! What a thrill to present such beautifuly music with the musicians of the Memphis Symphony... Expand

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      The Memphis Symphony Chorus is working hard to prepare Haydn's Creation to perfection. What an amazing work! What a thrill to present such beautifuly music with the musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss it! Collapse

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