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Join us for an exclusive musical experience, "Up Close with Dave Scholl," presented by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO). This special event is set to take place on June 8th at 7:30 pm CDT, offering attendees a unique opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening of music. The venue for this remarkable event is the historic Butterworth Center, located at 1105 8th St, Moline, IL 61265.

The evening will showcase the talents of principal bassist Dave Scholl, accompanied by Mio Nakamura on piano. Together, they will perform a carefully selected program that includes:

- DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Adagio from Ballet Suite No. 2
- FRANÇOIS RABBATH: Iberique Peninssulaire
- GABRIEL FAURÉ: Elegie
- XAVIER FOLEY: Etude No. 11, The Singer
- PETER ASKIM: Edge
- ANDRES MARTIN: Sueños Suite

This event is not only a celebration of music but also marks the closing of the season, culminating in a cocktail reception where attendees can mingle and reflect on the evening's performances.

Tickets for "Up Close with Dave Scholl" are available for purchase, offering music enthusiasts a chance to be part of this exclusive event. The concert is presented in partnership with generous sponsors, including Susan Quail, ensuring an unforgettable night of music and camaraderie.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the QCSO website or contact the Butterworth Center at 309 743-2700. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of music up close with Dave Scholl and Mio Nakamura.

Up Close with Dave Scholl

Wiman House

The Next Festival of Emerging Artists celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a program of World Premieres for string orchestra based on the theme of Interactivity, including by Guest Artist and soloist guitarist/composer Yvette Young, 2022 Pulitzer Finalist Leilehua Lanzilotti, composer/violinist (and Festival alum) Che Buford, saxophonist/composer Matthew Evan Taylor, and Peter Askim (The Next Festival’s Artistic Director).

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The Next Festival of Emerging Artists

The New School University Center

Violinist/composer Curtis Stewart premieres new music with pianist and Kaufman Music Center Artist-in-Residence Aaron Diehl, Harlem Quartet, Mazz Swift, and a chamber orchestra of musicians from The Next Festival of Emerging Artists and Kaufman Music Center’s Special Music School, conducted by Peter Askim. Featuring the world premiere of Curtis’s ACO-commissioned work Embrace, the program brings new creative voices to the fore, in part through reinterpreting works from the past.

Peter Askim

Composer, Conductor, Artistic Director

Events

Past events

Jun 8, 2024

Up Close with Dave Scholl · Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Jun 3, 2023

The Next Festival of Emerging Artists · American Composers Orchestra

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American Composers Orchestra

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American Composers Orchestra

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American Composers Orchestra

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