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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Kyle Dickson, conductor
Shantanique Moore, flute

BRAHMS Variations on a Theme of Haydn
BACH Flute Concerto in G Major
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”

Kyle Dickson, conductor
Shantanique Moore, flute

BRAHMS Variations on a Theme of Haydn
BACH Flute Concerto in G Major
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”

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.

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

The MSO Big Band returns to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center. Bring your lawn chair and refreshments for a night of music and dancing under the trees. This family friendly evening is a part of GPAC’s Concerts in The Grove series.

MSO Big Band
Scott Moore, band leader

Robert Moody, conductor
Charlie Albright, piano

TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
HAILSTORK Fanfare on Amazing Grace
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
COPLAND Symphony No. 3

Robert Moody, conductor
Charlie Albright, piano

TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
HAILSTORK Fanfare on Amazing Grace
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
COPLAND Symphony No. 3

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.

Robert Moody, conductor
Terrence Wilson, piano

RAVEL Piano Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Robert Moody, conductor
Terrence Wilson, piano

RAVEL Piano Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

The annual Mother’s Day outdoor celebration in the beautiful outdoor setting Dixon South Lawn featuring the MSO Big Band.

Robert Moody, conductor and host

Napoleon, War and Peace, and fireworks on the Fourth of July: Discover the story behind one of the most recognizable

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

Feel the Force of the music of Star Wars flowing through you. Experience the power of the Dark Side of the Imperial March. Party with the Cantina Band. Charge up your blasters and polish your helmets - costumes encouraged.

Feel the Force of the music of Star Wars flowing through you. Experience the power of the Dark Side of the Imperial March. Party with the Cantina Band. Charge up your blasters and polish your helmets - costumes encouraged.

Robert Moody, conductor
Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin

MARSALIS Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

sponsored by Trezevant

Robert Moody, conductor
Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin

MARSALIS Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

Dr. Rebecca Lord, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chorus - Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor
Mary Wilson, soprano
Samuel Cook, tenor
Joseph Parrish, baritone

HAYDN The Creation

Dr. Rebecca Lord, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chorus - Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor
Mary Wilson, soprano
Samuel Cook, tenor
Joseph Parrish, baritone

HAYDN The Creation

Presented by Kevin Roper
Robert Moody, conductor

PINK FLOYD/ ARR. SHOUP Suite from Dark Side of the Moon
JANÁČEK Sinfonietta
HOLST The Planets

Presented by Kevin Roper
Robert Moody, conductor

PINK FLOYD / ARR. SHOUP Suite from Dark Side of the Moon
JANÁČEK Sinfonietta
HOLST The Planets

Robert Moody, conductor and host
with Opera Memphis

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

Hosted by the Memphis Symphony League

The Rhapsody Continues Luncheon honors Hebe Award winner Lura Turner for outstanding and significant contributions, performance, and service to the arts.

Wed, February 21, 2024
Chickasaw Country Club
3395 Galloway Ave

Arrival - 11:00 am | Lunch - 11:30 am
Presentation - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Musical Tribute
Maestro Robert Moody, MSO Music Director
Members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Presenting Sponsor
A Friend of the Symphony

Diamond Sponsor
Elisa and Ramon Marus

Gold Sponsor
The Orpheum Theatre Group

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Andrew Crust, conductor
Zuill Bailey, cello
BOSTIC “Wylie Avenue”
LALO Cello Concerto
DEBUSSY La Mer
STRAVINSKY The Firebird

Andrew Crust, conductor
Zuill Bailey, cello
BOSTIC “Wylie Avenue”
LALO Cello Concerto
DEBUSSY La Mer
STRAVINSKY The Firebird

Kyle Dickson, conductor
Marquita Richardson, soprano
Tanisha Ward, alto
Gavin Wigginson, tenor
Marcus King, baritone
Janice Curtis Greene, narrator
Michelle McKissack, narrator
Memphis Symphony Chorus
Dr. Lawrence Edwards, conductor
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Choir
White Station High School Choir
Cordova High School Choir
University Middle School Choir

ROBINSON The Harriet Tubman Oratorio (World Premiere)
Heather Sorenson, Arranger/Orchestrator

Get ready to embark on a powerful musical journey celebrating the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, the iconic conductor of the Underground Railroad. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the National Civil Rights Museum proudly present the world premiere of the Harriet Tubman Oratorio, composed by the renowned Earnestine Rodgers Robinson.

Witness the power of music as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, joined by a chorus of over 100 vocalists from local choirs, brings Tubman's story of courage, determination, and unwavering spirit vividly to life.

This performance marks a significant moment in the life of Earnestine Rodgers Robinson, a remarkable woman whose own journey embodies the power of resilience and defying limitations.