Concert Schedule
and Tickets
Tickets to NMSO Concerts are Non Refundable
October 25, 2025
7:30pm • Link Centre Concert Hall
Painter of Sound: Hommage à Ravel
Robert Henry, Piano
An exciting season opener featuring the elegant, dynamic, and sumptuous music of French composer Maurice Ravel, in a sesquicentennial celebration of his birth. The NMSO welcomes the return of pianist Robert Henry to perform the brilliant, jazz-influenced Concerto in G Major. The orchestra is featured in the gorgeous Le Tombeau de Couperin, with each of its four movements dedicated to the memory of a friend of the composer who died fighting in World War I, and the powerful Pictures at an Exhibition, composed by Modest Mussorgsky and given a brilliant orchestration by Ravel.
November 6-8, 2025
7:30PM | Lyric Theatre
Oklahoma! in Concert
Tupelo Community Theatre, Collaborators
Experience the timeless charm of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! like never before in this thrilling grand collaboration with the Tupelo Community Theatre. Featuring the full symphonic score performed live by the NMSO, this performance brings to life the beloved melodies and sweeping harmonies that have made Oklahoma! a cornerstone of American musical theatre. From the rousing overture to unforgettable songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and the stirring title number, this orchestral celebration honors the rich musical legacy of the classic 1943 Broadway production. Join us for an evening of romance, rivalry, and frontier spirit—all brought vividly to life through the power of music.
December 13, 2025
3PM and 7:30PM | Tupelo Civic Auditorium
Christmas Spirit of Tupelo with the NMSO
featuring Itawamba and Northeast Mississippi Community College Choruses and NMSO Children’s Chorus
The NMSO presents its annual holiday concert, Christmas Spirit of Tupelo, in collaboration with Celebrate Tupelo 2025 — a tribute to the enduring Tupelo Spirit that has supported the arts for generations. Featuring choruses from Itawamba Community Chorus, Northeast Mississippi Community College Chorus, and the NMSO Children’s Chorus, the concert showcases holiday favorites and fresh takes on beloved classics.
February 21, 2026
7:30PM • Link Centre Concert Hall
Black History Month Celebration
Artina McCain, Piano
Join the NMSO for a stirring musical journey in honor of Black History Month featuring the return of pianist Artina McCain and the soulful brilliance of George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F and selections from Porgy and Bess, where jazz and classical traditions intertwine. The program also spotlights the powerful, contemporary voice of composer Carlos Simon, whose works resonate with history, hope, and heart.
March 28, 2026
7:30PM | Lyric Theatre
A Night at the Opera with Alexander Markov
Alexander Markov, Violin
Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and virtuosity as world-renowned violinist, winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition, and Tupelo favorite Alexander Markov returns to partner with the NMSO for the eighth time, captivating the audience with his electrifying virtuosity. Markov performs a collection of violin showpieces, and the orchestra is featured in two of the most popular overtures in the classical canon.
April 25, 2026
7:30PM | Tupelo Civic Auditorium
The Music of John Williams
Join the NMSO for an unforgettable season-closing program where the music of Hollywood’s most legendary composer comes to life! Relive the heart-pounding adventure of Indiana Jones, the awe of Jurassic Park, the wonder of E.T., and the epic battles of Star Wars. Feel the nostalgia with selections from Superman, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Jaws, Catch Me If You Can, and The Witches of Eastwick — a symphonic celebration of cinema’s most iconic moments! Come dressed as your favorite character and step into the magic of these timeless classics. Will you be a daring archaeologist, a young wizard, or a galaxy-saving hero? The choice is yours! Don’t miss this cinematic and musical spectacular — a night where legendary scores and beloved characters collide.