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YO-YO MA WITH THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY
Feb
25
Pop & Special Concerts

YO-YO MA WITH THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY

  • Presented by the Arney, Gronauer and Scheidt Families

    Robert Moody, conductor
    Yo-Yo Ma, cello

    General tickets for this event are officially sold out, but you can still elevate your experience with our exclusive VIP Patron Packages. Join the waitlist here or click below to purchase a VIP Patron Package.

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MEMPHIS SYMPHONY CHORUS 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Mar
4

MEMPHIS SYMPHONY CHORUS 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

  • Celebrate 60 Years of Song!

    Join us for the 60th Anniversary Concert of the Memphis Symphony Chorus, a special evening of choral excellence. Experience the powerful voices of the Memphis Symphony Chorus and Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus as they bring decades of musical artistry to life.

    Tickets: $15 General Admission
    Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor
    Liz Parsons, accompanist

    For information on student pricing and sponsorship opportunities, contact info@memphissymphonychorus.org for details.

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Orchestra Unplugged: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY
Mar
6

Orchestra Unplugged: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY

  • Robert Moody, conductor and host

    The Orchestra Unplugged is a partnership between the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Orpheum Theatre Group.

    The four most famous notes in music - Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony changed the course of musical history and created a cultural icon. But what is behind those famous four notes? Beethoven’s inner demons, fate’s knock at the door? Join Music Director Robert Moody as he takes us into the mind of Beethoven and into his most famous score.

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Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson
Apr
12

Memphis Symphony Big Band ft. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson

  • Join us for an unforgettable night with the Memphis Symphony Big Band, led by Scott Moore! Enjoy a mix of timeless classics and exciting new arrangements featuring two vocal powerhouses Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson.

    Joyce Cobb is a highly acclaimed and talented musician, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and undeniable charisma. With a career spanning several decades, Joyce has earned a reputation as a true icon in the world of jazz, blues, and R&B. Her distinctive vocal stylings effortlessly blend power, emotion, and nuance, leaving listeners spellbound.

    A native of Memphis, Patrice Williamson is a jazz singer who swings hard and can scat with the best of them. She’s been rightly compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan in publications such as the Los Angeles Times and The All-Music Guide to Jazz

    Don’t miss this celebration of jazz with the musicians of the Memphis Symphony and the vocal talents of Joyce Cobb and Patrice Williamson.

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Orchestra Unplugged: PETER AND THE WOLF - More than a Children’s Story
May
1
Orchestra Unplugged: Halloran

Orchestra Unplugged: PETER AND THE WOLF - More than a Children’s Story

  • Robert Moody, conductor and host

    The Orchestra Unplugged is a partnership between the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Orpheum Theatre Group.

    Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf is a whimsical setting of the beloved children’s story. But is there more to the music than a Russian folk fable? Discover the hilarious and irreverent hidden insights of this music as Music Director Robert Moody takes you on a journey that is much more than a children’s story.


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VALENTINES DAY WITH KORTLAND WHALUM
Feb
14

VALENTINES DAY WITH KORTLAND WHALUM

  • Memphis Symphony Orchestra
    Kyle Dickson, conductor
    Kortland Whalum, vocalist

    Join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra with special guest, Kortland Whalum, for a night of music and romance. Tickets include a post-concert reception with champagne and desserts.

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MEMPHIS COMPOSERS INSTITUTE CONCERT
Feb
9

MEMPHIS COMPOSERS INSTITUTE CONCERT

  • Universty of Memphis | Harris Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

  • Memphis Composers Institute Concert
    The Memphis Composers Institute invites composers in the early stages of their orchestral composing careers to submit one orchestral work for a chance to be performed by the Memphis Symphony. This three-day event features rehearsals, panel discussions, and culminates with a performance of three orchestral works by emerging composers, alongside the premiere of Artistic Coordinator D. J. Sparr’s Extended Play (for viola and orchestra), performed by Kimberly Sparr with the Memphis Symphony, conducted by Kyle Dickson, on February 9, 2025.

    We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Memphis Composers Institute:

    • Evan Erickson – Oobleck

    • Sina Karachiani – Stranger of Kin

    • Soomin Kim – star / ghost / mouth / sea

    Join us as we celebrate these talented composers and their innovative works at the Memphis Symphony Orchestra concert.

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MAGIC OF MEMPHIS
Dec
21
Pop & Special Concerts

MAGIC OF MEMPHIS

  • PRESENTED BY ROADSHOW BMW

    Come experience Memphis’ most beloved holiday tradition, joined by a continuous collage of Memphis performing groups for a non-stop light and music show like you’ve never seen!

    Robert Moody, conductor
    Memphis Symphony Chorus | Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor

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MAGIC OF MEMPHIS
Dec
21
Pop & Special Concerts

MAGIC OF MEMPHIS

  • PRESENTED BY ROADSHOW BMW

    Come experience Memphis’ most beloved holiday tradition, joined by a continuous collage of Memphis performing groups for a non-stop light and music show like you’ve never seen!

    Robert Moody, conductor
    Memphis Symphony Chorus | Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor

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2024 HOLIDAY TEA
Dec
13

2024 HOLIDAY TEA

  • The Memphis Symphony League invites you to a special Holiday Tea

    December 13, 2024 @ 3:30pm
    The Peabody Hotel | Chez Philippe Restaurant  | 149 Union Ave

    Tickets and Sponsorships on Sale Now!

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Dec
6
Pop & Special Concerts

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

  • Robert Moody, conductor 
    Keely Futterer, soprano
    Daniel Moody, alto
    Joshua Blue, tenor
    Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone

    Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, director
    HANDEL  Messiah

    Handel's Messiah is nothing short of a miracle, and Maestro Moody's devotion to this beloved Oratorio has made it a "can't miss" event of the Holiday season.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Dec
5
Pop & Special Concerts

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

  • Robert Moody, conductor 
    Keely Futterer, soprano
    Daniel Moody, alto
    Joshua Blue, tenor
    Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone
    Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, director

    HANDEL  Messiah

    Handel's Messiah is nothing short of a miracle, and Maestro Moody's devotion to this beloved Oratorio has made it a "can't miss" event of the Holiday season.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Dec
3
Pop & Special Concerts

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

  • Robert Moody, conductor 
    Keely Futterer, soprano
    Daniel Moody, alto
    Joshua Blue, tenor
    Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone
    Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, director

    HANDEL  Messiah

    Handel's Messiah is nothing short of a miracle, and Maestro Moody's devotion to this beloved Oratorio has made it a "can't miss" event of the Holiday season.

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THE ORCHESTRA UNPLUGGED: LEONARD BERNSTEIN - MORE THAN MAESTRO
Nov
8

THE ORCHESTRA UNPLUGGED: LEONARD BERNSTEIN - MORE THAN MAESTRO

  • Robert Moody, conductor and host
    Conductor, composer, and cultural icon - Leonard Bernstein was one of the most magnetic and influential cultural figures of the twentieth century. He composed timeless masterpieces for orchestra, opera, broadway, jazz, pop; conducted orchestras around the world, and transformed the way new media could be used to bring everyone inside the music. Music Director Robert Moody guides us through the life and legacy (including his own unique personal insights) of the American Maestro, Leonard Bernstein. Experience music throughout his legacy, including the iconic music from West Side Story.

    *The Orchestra Unplugged Series is a collaboration between the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Orpheum Theatre Group.


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AMADEUS - THE MUSIC AND THE MYTH - ONE NIGHT ONLY
Oct
19
First Horizon Foundation Masterworks Series - Saturday

AMADEUS - THE MUSIC AND THE MYTH - ONE NIGHT ONLY

Presented in partnership with Opera Memphis

  • Robert Moody, conductor
    Memphis Symphony Chorus · Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor
    Rebekah Howell, soprano
    Marquita Richardson, soprano
    Sarah Neal, mezzo-soprano
    Carlos Enrique Santelli, tenor
    Marcus King, baritone
    Eric McKeever, baritone
    Matthew Burns, bass-baritone
    Robert Feng, bass-baritone

    Join Robert Moody, Opera Memphis, and the MSO for an exploration into the myth and the music of one of classical music’s most enigmatic figures. Featuring music from the award-winning movie, Amadeus, including selections from Mozart’s symphonies, operas, and his towering Requiem.

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SYMPHONIC HARMONY
Sep
27

SYMPHONIC HARMONY

  • A Harmonious Fusion: Collaboration with Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Second Presbyterian Church. Performance is free admission.

    Kyle Dickson, conductor
    Leo H. Davis, Jr., organ
    Artina McCain, piano

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SUNSET SYMPHONY
May
26
Sunday

SUNSET SYMPHONY

  • Robert Moody, conductor

    The Spring Season ends with a return of one of Memphis's most treasured traditions - a concert dedicated to our incredible community. A free community celebration highlighting the incredible musicians from the MSO.

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