Masterworks II: Cityscapes Home & Abroad

Take a musical journey through Paris, Harlem, Vienna, and the Quad Cities. Mozart’s Paris Symphony and Ellington’s Harlem shine alongside Suppé’s lively overture, while Jim Stephenson’s CitySpeaks brings our community to life through orchestra, spoken word, visuals, and the voice of Bix Beiderbecke.

PROGRAM:

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No.31, “Paris” (17’)

DUKE ELLINGTON Harlem (15’)

FRANZ VON SUPPÉ Ein Morgen, Mittag und Abend in Wien (Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna): Overture (8’)

JIM STEPHENSON CitySpeaks (23’)

Single Ticket Sales Open May 19th at 9:00 AM HERE. 

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE 

INSIDE THE MUSIC
Join QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.
sponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk

CONCERT CONVERSATIONS*
One hour prior to each Masterworks performance, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.
*Sponsored by Chris Connolly, Wells Fargo Advisors

AFTERGLOW
Mingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.
hosted by The Hotel Blackhawk

*Please note, tickets to QCSO events cannot be purchased at the Adler Theatre Box Office. These must be purchased online at the link above, or from the QCSO Box Office located at 327 Brady Street, Davenport, IA or by phone at 563-322-7276.