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Bravo Series
The entire symphony. The entire history of music at its disposal. Experience the brilliance of the Bravo Series.
Selby & Richard McRae Foundation: Bravo Series - Bravo I: Mahler’s Fifth
7:30 PM, Saturday, September 15, 2012
Thalia Mara Hall
The Series opens with the ambitious and emotionally transformative Symphony No. 5, written by the composer when he was in his early 40s. Through its five movements, which stretch the sonic resources of the modern orchestra to the limit, Mahler conveys joy, sorrow and wonder. A gala opening for our 68th season.
Pre-concert lecture, 6:45-7:15, at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free; cash bar)
Opening night post concert gala reception in celebration of the newly named Selby and Richard McRae Foundation Bravo Series. Immediately following the concert. Desserts and open bar; music by Swing de Paris. For reception tickets contact MSO at 601.960.1565 ($20)
Selby & Richard McRae Foundation: Bravo Series - Bravo II: Rachmaninoff’s Third
7:29 PM, Saturday, October 20, 2012
Thalia Mara Hall
In MSO’s 2010-11 season, the audience called Russian pianist Alexander Ghindin back to the stage for an unprecedented five encores. Come hear what the excitement is about when he returns to Jackson to play the towering Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, which is coupled with Prokoviev’s timeless ballet music for Romeo & Juliet.
Pre-concert lecture, 6:45-7:15, at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free; cash bar)
Selby & Richard McRae Foundation: Bravo Series - Bravo III: Dvorak’s Seventh
7:30 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2013
Company by American Philip Glass, the foremost composer of the attractive minimalist style, is partnered with music inspired by two dramatic European settings – the beauty of Dvorak’s Bohemian countryside and the breathtaking majesty of Sibelius’ Finland. 27 year-old rising star violinist Bella Hristova, has wowed audiences at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center.
Pre-concert lecture, 6:45-7:15, at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free; cash bar)
Selby & Richard McRae Foundation: Bravo Series - Bravo IV: Beethoven’s Sixth
7:30 PM, Saturday, February 23, 2013
Thalia Mara Hall
A concert for romantics - Wagner's glorious depiction of a Norse Mythic Hero, a powerful concerto by Shostakovich and the sumptuous images of nature in Beethoven's picturesque Pastoral Symphony. Cellist Viktor Uzur from the former Yugoslavia recieved his training at Moscow's Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and has since performed to acclaim around the world.
Pre-concert lecture, 6:45-7:15, at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free; cash bar)
Selby & Richard McRae Foundation: Bravo Series - Bravo V: Stravinsky’s Rite
7:30 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2013
Thalia Mara Hall
100 years after the sensational premier of The Rite of Spring scandalized Parisian audiences, the music to Stravinsky’s ballet masterpiece has not lost its primal effect. Its electrifying melodies and rhythms will close the season with a bang. Hear it live along with Britten’s stormy Sea Interludes and Millsaps alumnus Samuel Jones’ Trumpet of the Swan based on stories from The Golden Apples by Eudora Welty.
Pre-concert lecture, 6:45-7:15, at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free; cash bar)