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WHERE THE SOUL OF THE BLUES MEETS THE MAGIC OF THE SYMPHONY
AN IMMERSIVE LIVE CONCERT THAT BLENDS THE RAW, SOULFUL SOUNDS OF MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES WITH THE GRANDEUR OF THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
This groundbreaking production weaves together powerful cinematic storytelling with live blues and orchestral performances. With narration filmed on location at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club, the Academy Award® winning actor delivers a moving tribute to America’s musical heritage. Audiences will journey through the heart of the Delta through cinematic visuals, in-person performances by legendary musicians, and a richly immersive orchestral experience.
FROM THE HEART OF THE DELTA.
For Morgan Freeman, the Mississippi Delta isn’t just the birthplace of the Blues – it’s home. A lifelong advocate for preserving the music and culture of this region, Freeman’s deep connection to the Delta runs through every note of this symphonic journey. As a co-founder of the world-renowned Ground Zero Blues Club, Freeman has dedicated himself to celebrating the musicians who shaped this powerful genre. His passion for the Blues goes beyond admiration – it’s a commitment to preserving the history, soul, and stories of the artists who first gave the world this uniquely American sound.
TESTIMONIALS
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience is an extraordinary opportunity to unite the worlds of Blues and orchestral music. It pairs today’s leading Blues artists with a local Symphony, creating an experience that is enriching, inspiring, and irresistibly fun for audiences and artists alike. The music and musicians had the audience dancing along!”
— Deborah Rutter, Vice Provost for the Arts, Duke University (formerly President, Kennedy Center)
Duke University
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience was a highlight of our summer and a true audience favorite. The production was top-notch, and the combination of storytelling, musicianship, and educational elements brought real excitement to Davies Hall. The show ran smoothly on every front, and our team found the collaboration to be organized and responsive from start to finish. Highly recommend for any orchestra looking to bring something both artistically meaningful and accessible to their series.”
— Carissa Castaldo, Associate Director of Alternative Programming, San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco
Calgary
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience brings together world-renowned Blues artists, a soaring orchestral score performed by local musicians, a beautifully compelling film, and Morgan Freeman’s legendary storytelling into a single, breathtaking experience. The artistry on stage is matched only by the show’s bold vision - and surpassed by the thrill our audience felt as they witnessed something truly special. Out patrons are still talking about it.”
— Alex Sarian, President & CEO, Werklund Centre
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience is an incredible show that left our audiences asking when it would return and telling us it was the best show they had ever seen! The band was energetic, and the production quality was top-notch. This show was an artistic AND a box office success!”
— Kevin L. Maynard, Executive Director, FSU Opening Nights
Florida State University
Toledo
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience was nothing short of stunning. High-energy music, beautiful storytelling, and performances from musicians at the tops of their game. The multimedia elements carried the story of the Blues with clarity and reverence, weaving history and heart into every note. It was an uplifting evening of joy and pure artistic electricity. A celebration we will not soon forget.”
— Zach Vassar, CEO of Toledo Symphony
Morgan Freeman’s lifelong love for his birthplace in Mississippi—its rhythms, its history, and its people—lies at the very heart of the Symphonic Blues Experience. His vision to elevate the Blues beyond the juke joint and into the concert hall was born from a desire to honor the soul of the Delta on a grand, global stage. Together with his business partners Eric Meier and Howard Stovall, with whom he co-owns the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Freeman found the ideal collaborators to help bring this vision to life. With Meier’s entrepreneurial leadership and Stovall’s production expertise, the three transformed a deeply personal homage into a groundbreaking cultural event that celebrates the rich legacy of the Blues through powerful music, cinematic storytelling, and symphonic scale.
