
Masterworks VI: Violins of Hope
April 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm CDT
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Experience a moving Masterworks finale presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins features Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz and members of the orchestra performing on historic violins, symbols of resilience, hope, and remembrance. The concert culminates in Mahler’s gripping Sixth Symphony, an emotional testament to humanity’s strength and ultimate triumph over adversity.
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View Sunday, April 12 @ 2:00 PM Performance
PROGRAM
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Concerto for Two Violins [17′]
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 6 [79′]
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
VIOLINS of HOPE


Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Naha Greenholtz & tba, violin
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
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