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October 2018
Masterworks I: French Moderns
Our tribute to the French Modern aesthetic opens with Debussy’s sensual and evanescent tone poem Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, followed by his atmospheric and fluid Nocturnes. Flutist John McMurtery takes center stage for Debussy’s haunting Syrinx for solo flute before we begin our promenade through the changing…
Find out more »Masterworks I: French Moderns
Our tribute to the French Modern aesthetic opens with Debussy’s sensual and evanescent tone poem Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, followed by his atmospheric and fluid Nocturnes. Flutist John McMurtery takes center stage for Debussy’s haunting Syrinx for solo flute before we begin our promenade through the changing…
Find out more »November 2018
Masterworks II: Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto
In salute to our 104th Season, the concert commences with Haydn's exuberant and surprising "London Symphony," No. 104. We then travel to the Coast of Suffolk for Britten's surging and unrelenting Four Sea Interludes from his opera Peter Grimes, before pianist Wei Luo shows off her pianistic…
Find out more »Masterworks II: Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto
In salute to our 104th Season, the concert commences with Haydn's exuberant and surprising "London Symphony," No. 104. We then travel to the Coast of Suffolk for Britten's surging and unrelenting Four Sea Interludes from his opera Peter Grimes, before pianist Wei Luo shows off her pianistic…
Find out more »December 2018
Masterworks III: Celebrating Bernstein’s Centennial
Our Centennial Celebration of Leonard Bernstein will explore the nature of love with Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz in Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), Principal Clarinetist Daniel Won will make his QCSO solo debut with the energetic and syncopated Clarinet Sonata, and beloved selections from West Side Story and…
Find out more »Masterworks III: Celebrating Bernstein’s Centennial
Our Centennial Celebration of Leonard Bernstein will explore the nature of love with Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz in Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), Principal Clarinetist Daniel Won will make his QCSO solo debut with the energetic and syncopated Clarinet Sonata, and beloved selections from West Side Story and…
Find out more »February 2019
Masterworks IV: Mahler’s 9th Symphony
The QCSO continues its grand tradition of presenting the Masterworks of Gustav Mahler with Symphony No. 9. Completed shortly before his death, this four-movement work is often considered both his farewell and his most deeply personal score. This expansive symphony…
Find out more »Masterworks IV: Mahler’s 9th Symphony
The QCSO continues its grand tradition of presenting the Masterworks of Gustav Mahler with Symphony No. 9. Completed shortly before his death, this four-movement work is often considered both his farewell and his most deeply personal score. This expansive symphony…
Find out more »March 2019
Masterworks V: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Masterworks V opens with Beethoven’s stately and elegant Twelve German Dances. Principal Oboe Andrew Parker will take your breath away with his performance of the high-flying and technically demanding Strauss Oboe Concerto. The program’s impassioned conclusion showcases the orchestra’s artistry with…
Find out more »Masterworks V: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Masterworks V opens with Beethoven’s stately and elegant Twelve German Dances. Principal Oboe Andrew Parker will take your breath away with his performance of the high-flying and technically demanding Strauss Oboe Concerto. The program’s impassioned conclusion showcases the orchestra’s artistry with…
Find out more »April 2019
Masterworks VI: Quad Cities Past & Present
This vibrant and varied concert opens with Chávez’ rhythmic Sinfonía India based on Mexican folk tunes. The QCSO then presents the World Premiere of a QCSO commissioned work by James Stephenson inspired by the Quad Cities past and present. The…
Find out more »Masterworks VI: Quad Cities Past & Present
This vibrant and varied concert opens with Chávez’ rhythmic Sinfonía India based on Mexican folk tunes. The QCSO then presents the World Premiere of a QCSO commissioned work by James Stephenson inspired by the Quad Cities past and present. The…
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