Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra #2

Symphony, redesigned with you in mind. One of the first hybrid orchestras of its kind, the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra blends rising stars from the McDuffie Center for Strings with professional musicians and mentors from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to make classical music more accessible. Hear timeless favorites and bold new works at the historic Piedmont Grand Opera House. Major funding for the MMSO is provided by the Peyton Anderson Foundation. Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Young, guest conductor Barber Adagio for Strings Barber’s Adagio for Strings has a rare ability to make the world outside the concert hall fall away. Few orchestral works carry as much emotional weight, and its presence at so many significant moments of the past century has only deepened its resonance. Hearing it live adds yet another dimension to a piece that rewards every encounter. Conductor Joseph Young opens the evening with Don Juan, a blazing, restless, and vividly theatrical work, surging with youthful energy and bold orchestral color, that announced Strauss as a major voice when he was just 24. The program closes with Mozart’s innovative, celebratory Symphony No. 39. Buy online below or call the box office at 478-301-5470. All shows are proudly presented at The Piedmont Grand Opera House at 7:30 p.m. with single tickets ranging from $25-35 and students free with valid ID. STUDENT SEATS ARE ALWAYS FREE AT THE SYMPHONY. Available at the door with valid ID. Bring a Group! The Center is committed to making the symphony accessible and available for all. Substantial discounts, educational resources, and more are available for groups. We aim for our audience to be reflective of Macon’s rich community. Students of all ages can get free tickets at the door, but you can reserve a group of 10+ students with chaperone tickets in advance. Call the box office at 478-301-5470 to reserve your musical memories.