Memphis Symphony Orchestra to Launch 74th Season with Three September Concerts

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will open its 74th season this September with three performances that showcase the breadth of the orchestra's artistry—from the intimacy of Orchestra Unplugged to the grandeur of Masterworks and the swing of the MSO Big Band.
 

Orchestra Unplugged: Brahms Symphony No. 1

Thursday, September 4, 2025 · 7:30pm · Halloran Centre
In partnership with the Orpheum Theatre Group

Robert Moody leads the first concert of the Orchestra Unplugged series, where music and storytelling come together. Audiences will discover how Brahms struggled to create his First Symphony in the shadow of Beethoven, ultimately crafting a bold and heartfelt masterpiece that has become one of the great landmarks of symphonic music.
 

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Saturday, September 13, 2025 · 7:30pm · Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, September 14, 2025 · 2:30pm · Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

The Masterworks Series opens with two powerhouse works: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto—one of the most beloved concertos of all time—performed by Memphis native Randall Goosby, and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2, a sweeping work of triumph and passion. These performances mark a homecoming for Goosby, an acclaimed violinist who has appeared with major orchestras around the world.

MSO Big Band at The Grove

Saturday, September 20, 2025 · 7:00pm · The Grove at GPAC
Rain Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 · 5:00pm
In partnership with Germantown Performing Arts Center

Memphis Awards - Live Stats

Best Musical - Top 3

1. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Collins Theatre)

38.8% of votes

2. RIDE THE CYCLONE (Collins Theatre)

37.1% of votes

3. COME FROM AWAY (Playhouse on the square)

15.5% of votes

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