What do we do while we wait for the world to end? In a society at the height of decadence, where pop stars sing for despots’ birthdays, and even fools can be billionaires, it’s not only the prophets who are kept in cages. There’s one for each of us. In a decaying palace on the edge of the world, everyone is yearning for something to believe in. Sung in English to recapture the shock of Strauss’s scandalous classic, Heartbeat’s intimate new take features a fresh 10-instrument orchestration by Dan Schlosberg of one of Opera’s most extravagant scores.

Salome

The Space at Irondale

LSO’s chamber orchestra concert takes place this year in the magnificent space of Saint Paul United Methodist Church. Composer David von Kampen’s award-winning song cycle Under the Silver and Home Again, orchestrated for LSO and composed for and performed by baritone Nathaniel Sullivan, will be paired with Ravel’s song cycle Don Quixote to Dulcinea. The program also includes Mozart’s Prague Symphony and Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave).

Home Again

Saint Paul United Methodist Church

Experience the profound beauty and serenity of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks V: The Fauré Requiem. This captivating concert is set to take place on March 3 at 2:00 pm CST in the historic Centennial Hall, located at 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island, Illinois.

Under the baton of Mark Russell Smith, the concert will feature an array of talented artists including soprano Sarah Shafer, pianist Marian Lee, cellist Hannah Holman, and baritone Nathaniel Sullivan. They will be joined by the Augustana Oratorio Society & Choral Artists, directed by Jon Hurty, to bring to life the ethereal and consoling melodies of Fauré's masterpiece, composed in the wake of his parents' deaths. The program promises a journey through light, hope, and the exultation of heaven, balancing profound sorrow with uplifting beauty.

The evening will also celebrate the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, starting with the virtuosic flourishes of the first movement of Bach’s Third Brandenburg Concerto. Attendees will be treated to the iconic Prelude from the First Cello Suite, the yearning Air on a G-String from Bach’s Third Orchestral Suite, and a selection from The Well-Tempered Clavier. The program will also include selections from the St. Matthew Passion and B Minor Mass, offering a rich tapestry of Bach's profound musical expressions.

Enhance your concert experience by joining the QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for "Inside the Music" on the Thursday evening preceding the concert for an exploration of the Masterworks programs. Additionally, concert-goers are invited to attend pre-concert conversations one hour prior to the performance to learn more about the works being performed. After the concert, attendees can mingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the peaceful serenity of Fauré's Requiem and the beloved works of Bach. Purchase your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable musical experience.

Nathaniel Sullivan

Events

Past events

4 - 16 Feb, 2025

Salome · Heartbeat Opera

Sep 27, 2024

Home Again · Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra

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