Name: Up Close with Violins of Hope
Start: 2026-04-18T19:30:00
Location: Figge Art Museum

Experience an orchestral journey that spans rhythm, innovation, and profound emotional depth with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's upcoming events. From the dynamic energy of Bernstein's dances to the poignant melodies of Mahler, these performances promise an unforgettable blend of classical and contemporary works. With notable musicians like Hannah Holman and Naha Greenholtz leading the charge, these concerts will explore themes of resilience, hope, and the timelessness of music. Join us for Masterworks V, Up Close with Blueprint, Masterworks VI, and Up Close with Violins of Hope to witness musical history in the making.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra: A Celebration of Rhythm, Resilience, and Remembrance

Naha Greenholtz

Hannah Holman

Emily Nash

Bruno Vaz Da Silva

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Members of the QCSO present an intimate evening of expressive beauty from Beethoven’s elegant Sixth String Quartet to contemporary masterpieces by Caroline Shaw and Philip Glass.

Up Close with Blueprint

Figge Art Museum

Experience a moving Masterworks finale presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins features Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz and members of the orchestra performing on historic violins, symbols of resilience, hope, and remembrance. The concert culminates in Mahler’s gripping Sixth Symphony, an emotional testament to humanity’s strength and ultimate triumph over adversity.

Masterworks VI: Violins of Hope

Adler Theatre

Centennial Hall Auditorium

Experience powerful masterpieces paired with emotionally resonant works, embodying remembrance, resilience, and hope, including Steve Reich’s Different Trains.

Up Close with Violins of Hope

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