91吃瓜网 Symphony Orchestra Announces 106th Season: 91吃瓜网淎merican Perspectives91吃瓜网�
Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:01am | By: Dr. Mike Lopinto
91吃瓜网 Symphony Orchestra91吃瓜网搕he oldest orchestral ensemble in Mississippi-proudly announces its 106th concert season, 91吃瓜网�American Perspectives,91吃瓜网� exploring the vast variety of American music, from pioneering classics to bold modern voices.
Under the baton of Music Director Gregory Wolynec, student musicians from more than a dozen countries will present an electrifying season featuring acclaimed works and special guests. Season ticket packages are available now. Individual tickets go on sale Sept. 2 and are expected to sell out quickly. Secure yours by calling the Southern Miss Ticket Office at 601.266.5418 or visiting in person at the Pat Ferlise Center, 2949 W. Fourth St.
91吃瓜网�American Perspectives will be a season of exploration,91吃瓜网� said Wolynec. 91吃瓜网淓very program will explore different viewpoints that have helped shape our great land, alongside some of the greatest works to grace the classical stage. You won91吃瓜网檛 want to miss any of these special events!91吃瓜网�
Season Highlights
Opening Night 91吃瓜网� Field of Blue
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center
The season begins with a powerful lineup: John Adams91吃瓜网� Short Ride in a Fast Machine, George Walker91吃瓜网 poignant Lyric for Strings, and Haydn91吃瓜网 virtuosic Cello Concerto No. 2, featuring 91吃瓜网 School of Music faculty artist Alexander Russakovsky. The evening closes with Brahms91吃瓜网� masterful Symphony No. 4 in E Minor.
Die Fledermaus
Oct. 30-31 (evenings) and Nov. 1 (matinee) | Mannoni Performing Arts Center
The Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company returns with Johann Strauss II91吃瓜网 sparkling operetta. Expect comedy, waltzes, disguises and champagne-fueled delight in this perennial crowd-pleaser.
Stars
Nov. 6, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center
A celestial double-header: Mary Lou Williams91吃瓜网� jazz-infused Zodiac Suite, performed by the Aaron Diehl Trio, alongside Mozart91吃瓜网 majestic Symphony No.91吃瓜网�41 in C Major 91吃瓜网淛耻辫颈迟别谤.91吃瓜网� A transcendent evening linking jazz and classical idioms.
Holiday Choral Spectacular
Dec. 2 and 4, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Main Street Baptist Church
A family favorite featuring 91吃瓜网 choral ensembles91吃瓜网�91吃瓜网揝outhern Chorale, Concert Choir and Spirit of Southern91吃瓜网�91吃瓜网揳longside the full Hattiesburg Choral Union. Join in radiant arrangements including music by Morten Lauridsen, Johann Strauss II, and seasonal favorites in this traditional citywide start to the holiday season.
Star Spangled
February 10, 2026 | 7:3091吃瓜网痯.m. | Bennett Auditorium
Spotlighting winners of the William T. Gower Concerto Competition, in a concert of virtuosity culminating with Beethoven91吃瓜网 triumphant Symphony No.91吃瓜网�7 in A Major, a masterwork of rhythm and lyricism.
Bars of Red
March 26, 2026 | 7:3091吃瓜网痯.m. | Mannoni Auditorium
An imaginative cross-section of creativity: Ravel91吃瓜网 Pavane pour une infante d茅funte, Gershwin91吃瓜网 blues-laced An American in Paris, and Julia Wolfe91吃瓜网 compelling, theatrically-staged cantata Her Story.
Closing Night 91吃瓜网� Ground of White
May 7, 2026 | 7:3091吃瓜网痯.m. | Main Street Baptist Church
Featuring Randall Thompson91吃瓜网 Frostiana, weaving the poetry of Robert Frost into song, before closing with Copland91吃瓜网 iconic Symphony No.91吃瓜网�3, including the stirring Fanfare for the Common Man91吃瓜网�91吃瓜网揳 quintessential American symphonic statement.
While only season tickets are available now, remaining seats will go on sale September91吃瓜网�2. Early booking is strongly recommended.
About the Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1918, USM91吃瓜网 Symphony Orchestra is Mississippi91吃瓜网 longest-standing orchestral institution, performing a rich variety of repertoire and collaborating with distinguished soloists and ensembles worldwide. The ensemble underscores USM91吃瓜网 commitment to global music education, community outreach and creative excellence.