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Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra #4
MAKE MORE MUSIC MONDAYS
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, Apr. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Yaniv Segal, conductor
Mercer University Concerto Competition Winner
Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique”
The season closes with a program that moves from a dream to a reckoning. Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun marks the moment when the modern era in classical music truly began. At the heart of the program, a young soloist selected from the MMSO’s February 2027 Concerto Competition steps into the spotlight for a full orchestral debut, one of the most genuinely exciting moments of every season. The evening closes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, known as the “Pathetique,” the last work he ever completed. It is raw and searching, and it ends not in triumph but in a long, aching quiet that audiences have
Buy online below or call the box office at 478-301-5470. All shows are proudly presented at The 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.