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Masterworks II: Cityscapes Home & Abroad

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CSTCentennial Hall

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Quad City Symphony Orchestra

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Embark on a musical adventure through Paris, Harlem, Vienna, and the Quad Cities. Experience the brilliance of Mozart’s Paris Symphony and Ellington’s Harlem, complemented by Suppé’s energetic overture. Plus, Jim Stephenson’s CitySpeaks brings our community’s spirit alive through orchestra, spoken word, visuals, and the iconic voice of Bix Beiderbecke. PURCHASE TICKETS Subscribe Today Enjoy 10-25% off with Masterworks Pick-3 or Full Subscriptions. Learn More SUBSCRIBE TODAY Event Details Join us on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM for this performance. 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’) MASTERWORKS SUPPORTED BY MISSION SUPPORT BY FEATURING Mark Russell Smith, conductor Enhance Your Experience INSIDE THE MUSIC Join QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for an in-depth exploration of 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 approximately 20 minutes later. Sponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk. CONCERT CONVERSATIONS Before each Masterworks performance, attendees can participate in informative pre-concert discussions about the works featured in the program. A video preview will also be available across all QCSO social media platforms. Sponsored by Chris Connolly, Wells Fargo Advisors. AFTERGLOW After the Saturday Masterworks performances, join Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and QCSO members in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk. Admission is free, with a cash bar available. Hosted by The Hotel Blackhawk.

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