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Masterworks VI: Rhapsody in Blue

April 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm CDT

Immerse yourself in a night of landmarks by celebrating the centennial of Gershwin’s piano and orchestra masterpiece, the premiere of Angel Lam’s evocative new work, and culminates with Prokofiev’s powerful Fifth Symphony.

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View Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00 PM Performance

PROGRAM

ANGEL LAM Please let there be a paradise… [10′]
Commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.
GEORGE GERSHWIN’s Rhapsody in Blue [17′]
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Symphony No.5, op.100 in B-flat Major [46′]

Lorraine Min’s appearance is generously sponsored by Gene Belz.

FEATURING
Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Loraine Min, piano

Enrich Your Experience

INSIDE THE MUSIC
Join QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.
sponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk

CONCERT CONVERSATIONS
One hour prior to each Masterworks performance, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.
sponsored by Chris Connolly, Wells Fargo Advisors

AFTERGLOW
Mingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.
hosted by The Hotel Blackhawk

Details

Date:
April 5, 2025
Time:
7:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Adler Theatre
136 E 3rd St
Davenport, IA 52801 United States
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Phone
563-326-8500
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