This weekend, JTV presents the final two concerts of the 2016-17 subscription season of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. These two concerts were the musical celebration for retiring Maestro Stephen Osmond, the JSO’s conductor and music director for 40 seasons.
Part I, “Grand Finale – Final Reflections” showcased some of his best-loved music and musicians, including Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin, in a two-hour concert on March 11, airs Saturday and Sunday at 1PM.
Part II, “Grand Finale – Full Circle” concludes with the first piece he conducted with the Orchestra 40 years ago—Beethoven’s Symphony #5. Soloists include concertmaster Xie Min, as well as Jesus Alfonzo, Richard Sherman, Emily Douglass and Jan Eberle. This concert from April 29 airs Saturday and Sunday at 7PM.