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MASTERWORKS
TCHAIKOVSKY’S 4TH AND BATES CELLO CONCERTO
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center | Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Bryan Cheng, cello
BATES Cello Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
Opening the 75th Season, the MSO launches with two powerful voices: Mason Bates’ electric Cello Concerto, a fusion of symphonic beauty and modern energy, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a work of sweeping emotion and resilience. Together, they set the stage for a season of passion and artistry.

PAUL & LINNEA BERT CLASSIC ACCENTS
MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY AND DORMAN DOUBLE CONCERTO
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:30pm · Scheidt Center | Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Natasha Farny, cello
Eliran Avni, piano
DORMAN Double Concerto for Cello and Piano
MOZART Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”
A vibrant pairing of the clarity and grandeur of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony with the rhythmic drive and energetic interplay of Avner Dorman’s Double Concerto for Cello and Piano.

MASTERWORKS
VERDI’S RIGOLETTO IN CONCERT
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center
Presented in partnership with Opera Memphis
Robert Moody, conductor
VERDI Rigoletto
Experience the gripping tale of Rigoletto in an illuminating concert performance that puts Verdi’s masterful score center stage. The music erupts in vivid color as the orchestra and cast bring its passion, heartbreak, and high drama to life. This is Rigoletto unveiled—bold, immediate, and unforgettable.

SPECIAL CONCERT
DEVOTION: A SALUTE TO AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 7:30pm · Scheidt Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chorus
COPLAND Lincoln Portrait
DANCY-MORIKAWA Devotion (*world premiere)
Join us for a special tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of the US Armed Forces. This concert features Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with a special guest narrator, and the world premiere of a new Requiem chronicling the US Armed Forces in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1975, and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the sacrifice of Navy Off icer and aviator, Jesse L. Brown. This project was envisioned by Fred Smith and is dedicated in his memory to his fellow service men and women.

SPECIAL CONCERT
MAGIC OF MEMPHIS
Presented by Roadshow BMW
Sponsored by Gerber Taylor
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center | Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2:30pm · Cannon Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Kyle Dickson, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus
A Memphis holiday tradition! Celebrate the season with the city’s brightest talent—from beloved choirs and Dancing Santas to surprise guests - all sharing the stage in this joyful, heartwarming spectacle.

SPECIAL CONCERT
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Exact date / location will be
confirmed at a later date
Robert Moody, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus
HANDEL Messiah
A time-honored tradition, Handel’s Messiah returns with its uplift ing ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ and moving message of renewal. Join us for a cherished Memphis celebration of faith and music.

MASTERWORKS
RUSSIAN TITANS WITH SUPERSTAR MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN
Sponsored by Paul and Linnea Bert
Saturday, January 30, 2027 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center | Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Marc-André Hamelin, piano
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
Two titans of Russian music, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, create a thrilling pairing of passion and power. Pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the MSO for one of the most demanding and beloved concertos ever written.

MASTERWORKS
BOLÉRO
Saturday, March 13, 2027 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center | Sunday, March 14, 2027 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
David Cordoba-Hernandez, piano
REVUELTAS Sensemayá
CARDONA-OSPINA Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
RAVEL Boléro
Feel the irresistible surge of rhythm and color as the Memphis Symphony takes a hypnotic journey featuring Ravel’s iconic score, Boléro. Virtuoso pianist David Cordoba-Hernandez ignites the stage with a vibrant new piano concerto by Cardona-Ospina. Experience an evening where passion builds, momentum grows, and the music leaves you breathless.

PAUL & LINNEA BERT CLASSIC ACCENTS
DONA NOBIS PACEM: GRANT US PEACE
Saturday, April 17, 2027 · 7:30pm · Scheidt Center | Sunday, April 18, 2027 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
Robert Moody, conductor
Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus
GLICK The Hour Has Come
GANDOLFI Fourth Chickasaw Variations
WILLIAMS Dona Nobis
Using poetry of Walt Whitman from the Civil War, as well as poignant scripture, Vaughan Williams’ masterwork is a powerful prayer for peace.

MASTERWORKS
MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY
Saturday, May 1, 2027 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center
Robert Moody, conductor
MAHLER Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”
Mahler’s monumental ‘Resurrection’ Symphony closes the season with awe-inspiring power and transcendence. A journey through despair to triumphant rebirth—an unforgettable experience that defines the grandeur of symphonic art.

PAUL & LINNEA BERT CLASSIC ACCENTS
DVOŘÁK’S 7TH AND GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO
Saturday, May 22, 2027 · 7:30pm · Scheidt Center | Sunday, May 23, 2027 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Center
Kyle Dickson, conductor
David Fung, piano
GRIEG Piano Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7
Experience two Romantic-era masterpieces bursting with heart and heroism. Grieg’s Piano Concerto dazzles with lyricism and fire, while Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 captures the spirit of perseverance and deep national pride. A program of elegance, strength, and soul.

Guest artists, times, dates, locations and/or programs are subject to changes without notice