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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shakespeare with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's (QCSO) Masterworks II: Midsummer Night's Dream. This captivating concert, scheduled for November 3 at 2:00 pm CST, promises an afternoon of musical magic at the Centennial Hall in Rock Island, Illinois. Under the baton of Mark Russell Smith, the orchestra will perform a selection of works inspired by Shakespeare's plays, including David Diamond's Music for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Reena Esmail's Testament from Vishwas and REMember, and Felix Mendelssohn's Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op.21 & 61.

The performance will feature a rich array of talent, including narrators Shelley Cooper and Doug Kutzli, sopranos and altos from the Augustana Choir and Choral Artists directed by Jon Hurty, and a special appearance by Ballet Quad Cities with choreography by Courtney Lyon. This event is not only a concert but a celebration of the fusion between Western and Indian classical music traditions, highlighted by the works of Reena Esmail.

Tickets for this mesmerizing experience are available as part of a Subscription Only, with single tickets going on sale on May 15, 2024, at 9:00 am. Subscribers can save 10-25% with a Pick-3 or Full Masterworks Subscription, making it the perfect opportunity to ensure your seat at this must-see event.

Enhance your concert experience by joining QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for "Inside the Music" on the Thursday evening preceding the concert for a deep dive into the Masterworks programs, or attend the pre-concert "Concert Conversations" to learn more about the pieces you'll hear performed. After the concert, don't miss the "Afterglow" event at the Hotel Blackhawk, where you can mingle with Maestro Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the magic of Shakespeare through music with the QCSO's Masterworks II: Midsummer Night's Dream. Mark your calendars and subscribe today for an unforgettable musical journey.

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Jon Hurty

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2 - 3 Nov, 2024

Masterworks II: Midsummer Night’s Dream · Quad City Symphony Orchestra

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