2023-2024 Season

Symphony, redesigned with you in mind. With one of the most unique regional orchestras in the country creating a powerhouse audience for "Make More Music Mondays," we've proved that the symphony can be a home for everybody. The hall is abuzz with the joy of music, the power of the Middle Georgia community, and Mercer University’s McDuffie Center Young Artists collaborating with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians. All shows proudly presented at The Grand Opera House.

Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Keitaro Harada, guest conductor

Verdi "La forza del destino" Overture

Yoshimatsu Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1

Ginastera Four Dances from "Estancia," Op. 8a

Márquez Danzón No. 2

Ravel Boléro

Welcome back Mercer alumnus Keitaro Harada, artistic director of the Savannah Philarmonic and winner of the 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, for the most romantic date in town before Valentine's Day. Swoon over an eclectic international program, with Maestro Harada leading the MMSO through pieces from Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, and Argentinean composers including Ravel's unforgettable dance piece Boléro.