Love our symphony!
by Ginger on 5/12/24Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThis was a very enjoyable evening. I enjoyed the history lesson about the 1812 Overture & its composer & the music, as always, was wonderful.
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About Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Memphis Symphony Orchestra in Concert
You never can tell what the Memphis Symphony Orchestra may have in store for audiences. One day they bring their best to bear on a staple of the repertoire like a Beethoven symphony, and the next you find them tearing into something entirely more modern and less ubiquitous, like a piano concerto by Doreen Carwithen. Perhaps they’re tucking into George Gershwin’s immortal American in Paris or offering up a cello concerto by Sir Edward Elgar. One thing audiences can always count on at an MSO performance: when the musicians let loose on a piece, they seem to tap into a kind of telepathic connection, with all hands working as one. There are moments when it sounds more like a single, polytimbral instrument than an orchestra. That precision combines with a very visceral urgency to produce a unique experience in classical music.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Background
The roots of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra go back to 1953 and the founding of chamber orchestra the Memphis Sinfonietta directed by Vincent DeFrank. Seven years later, that ensemble became forevermore known as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, with cellist DeFrank remaining at the helm through the mid ‘80s. Originally, the orchestra’s HQ was the Ellis Auditorium, but in 2003 they took up residence in the city’s new Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Different music directors have taken the helm over the years, with Robert Moody coming on board in 2016. Through every era, the MSO has presented the indispensable repertoire of the classical canon while doing everything possible to keep things fresh. Comprised of musicians from across the globe, the orchestra regularly offers community concerts and educational programs in schools in addition to the usual concert calendar, remaining very much in touch with Memphis and the city’s cultural life.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 75 minutes of incredible music and learning
by SuziinTN on 5/12/24Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisRobert Moody brings his knowledge and expertise to every show. The background of the music history followed by an incredible performance by the symphony of the music is exquisite.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonderful wonderful
by SuziGinTN on 5/1/23Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisRobert Moody really knows how to capture an audience with his knowledge, sense of humor, and skill. The orchestra was beautiful and I learned so much about Dvorak and his music. Bravo
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fabulous Symphony Orchestra
by Arlene on 5/1/23Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisThe conductor have the history of the piece by Antonio Dvorak. Then he conducted the piece. It was superb.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonder event, very informative and beautiful music
by TruckerGreen on 3/6/23Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisMan next to me drove from North Carolina to hear talk and performed piece! The whole program was very special.
Rating: 5 out of 5 unplugged series may be the best thing happening in Memphis
by cdg on 3/6/23Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis - MemphisWhat a stunning evening of musical talent, history and intellectual deftness. Robert Moody is a marvel and a joy. His love of conducting is contagious and these treasures should not to be missed!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great concert
by Rick B on 12/8/21Memphis Botanic Garden - MemphisHad a great time. The band was wonderful and played all the favorite holiday songs. Very enjoyable and would definitely see the big band again. The cost of tickets also included a walk through the garden with all the Christmas lights!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best Christmas concert yet!
by Elavja on 12/6/17Cannon Center for the Performing Arts - MemphisRobert Moody was wonderful! Orchestra, choir, dancers & MSU band were all great & Moody brought the audience together with the meaning of the season! Best symphony Christmas program in years!
Rating: 1 out of 5 Impersonator wasted time
by jocour on 1/12/16Cannon Center for the Performing Arts - Memphis1 Orchestra medley of Elvis songs AWSOME 2 Conductors reading of Elvis as a philosopher. Great entertainer. Philosopher Not. Waste of time. UNSATISFACTORY 3 Bringing person out of audience to conduct. A total waste of entertainment time. Totally amateurish. Waist of my time. Was not funny. UNSATISFACTORY 4 Impersonator had great voice but did not sing hardly any of Elvis' big hits. He talked too much about nothing, chit chat about friends in audience, I could care less, Wasted a lot of time when he could have regaled his audience. Vocalist trying to be cute or funny. UNSATISFACTORY. 5 Not worth my $44, Said he was coming back next year, UNBELIEVABLE.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Classical music second to none!
by Modernlife on 10/27/15Cannon Center for the Performing Arts - MemphisAbsolutely tantalizing from beginning to end!!! The staff was extremely helpful!! The acoustics were amazing!! The orchestra was extremely talented and passionate!!