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Join us for an enchanting musical journey through Paris, Harlem, Vienna, and the Quad Cities at our upcoming concert. Experience the splendor of Mozart’s "Paris Symphony" and Ellington’s "Harlem," along with the lively overture from Suppé and Jim Stephenson’s "CitySpeaks," which captures our community's spirit through orchestra, spoken word, visuals, and the legendary voice of Bix Beiderbecke. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM Ticket Price: Age Restriction: PROGRAM: - WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Symphony No.31, “Paris” (17’) - DUKE ELLINGTON: Harlem (15’) - FRANZ VON SUPPÉ: Ein Morgen, Mittag und Abend in Wien: Overture (8’) - JIM STEPHENSON: CitySpeaks (23’) CONDUCTED BY: Mark Russell Smith Enhance your concert experience with "Inside the Music," where QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith explores the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening before each concert. Admission is free, with a cash bar available; doors open at 5:00 PM, and the program begins about 20 minutes later, sponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk. Additionally, be part of "Concert Conversations" one hour prior to each Masterworks performance, where you can learn more about the pieces being performed. A video will also be shared on all QCSO social media platforms, sponsored by Chris Connolly, Wells Fargo Advisors. After the concert, join us for "Afterglow," a chance to socialize with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO in the Hotel Blackhawk lobby following the performances. Admission is free, with a cash bar available, hosted by The Hotel Blackhawk.