Murray Symphony

For 50 years, the Murray Symphony has brought music, friendship, and unforgettable performances to our community, and in just TWO WEEKS, we celebrate this incredible milestone together! ✨🎶

Join us for our Golden Anniversary Concert as we honor five decades of music-making with an exciting evening filled with powerful symphonic works, beloved favorites, and a few cinematic surprises from John Williams that audiences of all ages will love.

What makes Murray Symphony special isn’t just the music. It’s the people. Our orchestra is made up of musicians spanning generations and skill levels, all united by a shared love of performing and bringing live music to our community. For 50 years, that passion has continued to grow, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you.

Whether you’ve attended every concert or have never heard us perform before, this is the perfect time to experience the magic of live symphonic music.

🎻 50 years of music
✨ 50 years of community
🎶 One unforgettable celebration

We hope you’ll join us for this very special evening!

Tickets available at murraysymphony.org
$10
Children 10 and under are free

See you Saturday!

The third movement of Scheherazade is a lush, romantic contrast to the drama and adventure of the surrounding movements.

Instead of danger or suspense, this movement paints a picture of tender love and graceful courtly life. A flowing, lyrical melody passed between strings and woodwinds represents the young prince and princess, suggesting innocence, beauty, and a deep emotional connection. The music feels almost like a gentle dance, with a sense of elegance and calm that evokes a palace garden or a quiet moment between the two lovers.

The recurring solo violin, representing Scheherazade, weaves in and out, reminding us that this serene love story is still part of her grand tapestry of tales.

Overall, the third movement offers a dreamy, heartfelt interlude rich with warmth, intimacy, and sweeping romance before the excitement of the final movement returns.

Stay tuned for next week as we unveil the thrilling final chapter of Scheherazade’s tale. And don’t miss your chance to experience it live by grabbing your tickets now! At only $15 they are going fast! www.murraysymphony.org