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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…
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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 »October 2019
Masterworks I: Statement
Our exploration of the human experience begins with the infectious energy of Alberto Ginastera's "Malambo" from the ballet Estancia. QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman performs Jennifer Higdon's thoughtful and plaintive Soliloquy and Korngold's stormy and dramatic Cello Concerto. Experience the World…
Find out more »Masterworks I: Statement
Our exploration of the human experience begins with the infectious energy of Alberto Ginastera's "Malambo" from the ballet Estancia. QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman performs Jennifer Higdon's thoughtful and plaintive Soliloquy and Korngold's stormy and dramatic Cello Concerto. Experience the World…
Find out more »November 2019
Masterworks II: Conflict
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Veteran's Day, we examine the emotional influence of war and conflict on the human experience, beginning with Barber's gripping and emotional Adagio for Strings. Feel the power of human compassion when Paul Max…
Find out more »Masterworks II: Conflict
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Veteran's Day, we examine the emotional influence of war and conflict on the human experience, beginning with Barber's gripping and emotional Adagio for Strings. Feel the power of human compassion when Paul Max…
Find out more »December 2019
Masterworks III: Passion
Witness the moment passion ignites between Siegmund and Sieglinde in Act I of Wagner's Die Walküre. Be part of the first American audience to view Peter Mumford's celebrated multimedia production of this work. Three screens suspended above the orchestra will…
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Witness the moment passion ignites between Siegmund and Sieglinde in Act I of Wagner's Die Walküre. Be part of the first American audience to view Peter Mumford's celebrated multimedia production of this work. Three screens suspended above the orchestra will…
Find out more »February 2020
Masterworks IV: Love
Experience the highs and lows of love through works inspired by famous couples. We being with Glinka's exuberant and galloping Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture, contrasted by Fauré's Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, a shadowy drama of doomed love. Husband and wife…
Find out more »Masterworks IV: Love
Experience the highs and lows of love through works inspired by famous couples. We being with Glinka's exuberant and galloping Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture, contrasted by Fauré's Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, a shadowy drama of doomed love. Husband and wife…
Find out more »March 2020
Masterworks V: Requiem
Written in memory of Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, Veridi's Messa da Requiem is a deeply religious work and a powerful emotional force. Featuring a full chorus lead by Augustana Professor Jon Hurty, and four exceptional soloists, experience the…
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Written in memory of Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, Veridi's Messa da Requiem is a deeply religious work and a powerful emotional force. Featuring a full chorus lead by Augustana Professor Jon Hurty, and four exceptional soloists, experience the…
Find out more »April 2020
Masterworks VI: Triumph
Our triumphant conclusion to the Masterworks Season begins with Holst's homage to Walt Whitman. Roberto Díaz returns to the Quad Cities to perform Jennifer Hidgon's Grammy Award-winning Viola Concerto. This unrelenting and technically demanding showpiece was written specifically for Díaz.…
Find out more »Masterworks VI: Triumph
Our triumphant conclusion to the Masterworks Season begins with Holst's homage to Walt Whitman. Roberto Díaz returns to the Quad Cities to perform Jennifer Hidgon's Grammy Award-winning Viola Concerto. This unrelenting and technically demanding showpiece was written specifically for Díaz.…
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