In Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Spring Delights” chamber concert, the music riding in on that breeze carries all the right sentiments of the season. The charm of street entertainment, the yearn of nostalgia, the convivial spirit of folk celebrations and the sap-rising vigor that pulls us outdoors – these are the connective threads that make springtime, and this concert, such a joy.

In an evening awash with music from start to finish, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra had its own standout moment at the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony, Thursday night, February 12.