Modesto Symphony Orchestra

One of our newest members of the MSO, Adam Wolf brings a brand new spin to a classic Piazzolla piece.

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On this week in 1956, "living legend" contralto Marian Anderson was invited by the MSO to perform in recital. Anderson is famously known for her 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert, that was performed in front of a crowd of more than 75,000 people, after being denied Constitution Hall as a venue due to racial segregation. Read more about Marian Anderson & her visit to Modesto on our blog! https://www.modestosymphony.org/o/msohistory-mariananderson

Meet MSO violist, Katy Juneau! Katy & her son Andrew beautifully perform two pieces to honor social justice and amplify diverse voices from home. Watch it now! https://www.modestosymphony.org/offstage-blog//Meet+the+MSO

Meet the MSO! We’re launching a new series that puts the spotlight on our orchestra musicians. Tune in Feb. 12. for the first episode!

On this day in 1962, founder Frank Proof Mancini announced his retirement as Music Director of the MSO and conducted his final concert after 32 years at the helm. Did you know? Mancini is an integral part of Modesto, not only did he help found the MSO, he was an award-winning band director at Modesto High School, Modesto Band of Stanislaus County - MoBand (originally Stanislaus County Boys Band), and Mancini Bowl in Graceda Park is named after him.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to see Julian Schwarzz & Marika Bournaki in MSO at Home: Julian Schwarz in Recital! Don't worry if you missed out, you can always catch our virtual events on our website. Link below!

WE'RE STARTING SOON! Get settled in and join us on our YouTube channel to watch cellist Julian Schwarz live in recital with pianist Marika Bournaki! https://youtu.be/nEAcAF6oC4w

TONIGHT AT 7PM PST! Tune in for a live recital on our YouTube channel with cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki. Learn more here: MSO at Home: Julian Schwarz in Recital

Cellist Julian Schwarz invites you to his recital on October 21st at 7pmlive on our YouTube channel!

Did you know next week’s guest artist Julian Schwarz performed the Boccherini Cello Concert with the MSO back in April 2014? Check out these #TBT photos from that concert!

It’s our turn to listen to you! Let us know what you think about our virtual offerings and you can download exclusive MSO desktop & Zoom backgrounds. Fill out our survey (link below in our comments) for your gift today!

Today in MSO History: On October 13, 2017, MSO invited Jack Skellington and friends to join them on stage for our Nightmare Before Christmas concert! Comment below with your go-to #Halloween classic to watch!

Tune in live on Oct 21 at 7pm to see cellist Julian Schwarz in recital with pianist Marika Bournaki! Julian performed with the MSO back in 2014 and we're excited to welcome him back!

Today in MSO History: On October 5, 2007, the MSO held their first Subscription concert in the Gallo Center for the Arts! Did you know before we found a home at the Gallo Center, the MSO would perform in the Modesto High School Auditorium, the Strand Theater (where Brendon Theater on 10th Street currently is), and MJC? What was your first MSO concert? Let us know below!

Here's an excerpt from last week's MSO at Home, a special performance by our MSYO String Quartet playing Vivaldi's Double Concerto in A Minor.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to see MSO at Home: Spotlight on the MSYO feat. Ryan Murray & Don Grishaw last night! Don't worry if you missed out, you can always catch our virtual events on our website. Link will be in the comments!