About
From its inception, Memphis Symphony’s musician-led series, Opus One, has delighted in bringing together musicians from all different colors of the musical spectrum. We musicians of Opus One often perform new and unexpected music in nontraditional venues, but what we play is what we believe in: good music without boundaries of era, genre, or locale.
In the past 18 months we symphony musicians have performed 5 concerts in non-traditional venues across Memphis. These concerts combine classical repertoire with contemporary rock, jazz, blues or alternative music- featuring a well-known Memphis musician, whose songs are completely reworked for full orchestral accompaniment. By taking the orchestra out of the traditional concert hall, our audience is able to be physically closer to the music, and enjoy it in a more club like setting- with food, drink and casual conversation encouraged throughout the concert experience. Check out our videos to get a sense of what concerts are like.
These concerts are dynamic and completely original.
Opus One is reloading for the newest season of one of the most innovative concert series in the country. The Memphis Symphony’s Opus One series takes the orchestra and drives it head first into the Memphis club scene. For a fourth season, brilliant classic masterpieces combine with the city’s most exciting bands to bring you the definitive Memphis music experience. We have redefined classical music in our city. The rest of the world just has to catch up.
Opus One. Don’t turn off your cell phone.
2012-2013 Opus One Season
| 10/18/12 | 7:30 pm | Opus One with DJ Redeye | ||||
| 1/24/13 | 7:30 pm | Opus One with North Mississippi Allstars | ||||
| 1/26/13 | 2:00 pm | Opus One with North Mississippi Allstars | ||||
| 4/18/13 | 7:30 pm | Opus One with Hope Clayburn | ||||
| 4/20/13 | 2:00 pm | Opus One with Hope Clayburn |
MSO’s poplar Opus One series kicks off the season with Memphis’ own DJ Red Eye, of Memphix Records and Tunnel Clones.
Thursday, October 18, 2012 | 7:30 p.m. | The Magnet – 879 E. McLemore
Tickets: FREE – get there early, seating is limited! Call 901.537.2525 for more information.
Opus One with North Mississippi Allstars
The Opus One series joins up with the North Mississippi Allstars for some Southern rock/blues.
Thursday, January 24, 2013 | 7:30 p.m. | New Daisy Theater
Tickets: $25, students $12.50 – call 901.537.2525 for more information or buy online.
Saturday, January 26, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. | The Magnet – 879 E. McLemore
Tickets: FREE – get there early, seating is limited! Call 901.537.2525 for more information.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 7:30 p.m. | Venue TBA
Tickets: $25, students $12.50 – call 901.537.2525 for more information or buy online.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. | The Magnet – 879 E. McLemore
Tickets: FREE – get there early, seating is limited! Call 901.537.2525 for more information.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Memphis Symphony Orchestra box office at 901-537-2525 or buy tickets online.
