Violins of Hope - A Celebration of Survival Opening Recital
September 7, 2023 @ 6:30PM — 8:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Illinois State Mueum: 502 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62706 Get Directions
Join us for the Violins of Hope initial recital, “Memories in Reprise: Arno Kahn and the Klingenthaler Violin.”
We invite you to attend the “Memories in Reprise: Arno Kahn and the Klingenthaler Violin” lecture and recital on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL. You will enjoy listening to Dr. Yona Stamatis, accompanied by Dr. Katrin Stamatis on violin, Dr. Lisa Nelson on viola, and Jacobsen Woolen on cello.
Please RSVP before the event to ensure your attendance, as we have limited space and will not accept RSVPs at the door.
RSVP at https://bit.ly/VOHLectureAndRecital
Parking:
The Illinois State Museum is located at the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets, in the Capitol Complex, just south of the Illinois State Capitol. You can find on-street meter parking along Edwards Street in front of the Museum. Free parking is available at the State Capitol Complex Visitors Center Lot, one block west of the Museum. After 5:00 p.m., free parking is available in nearby State employee parking lots. Designated handicapped parking is at the front of the lots.
About Violins of Hope - A Celebration of Survival:
The Jewish Federation of Springfield proudly brings the Violins of Hope - A Celebration of Survival exhibition and program to the Springfield community. The events will occur throughout the community from Thursday, September 7, to Wednesday, September 13.
The Violins of Hope initiative showcases 12 violins played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These violins have been lovingly restored and have traveled around the world to share the stories of the victims and spread messages of hope, unity, and survival. They serve as symbols of the Jewish community’s strength, perseverance, and survival through the power of music.
The Jewish Federation has organized six concerts, each showcasing a violin and its accompanying story. In conjunction with this initiative, the Federation has collaborated with the Illinois State Museum to present an exhibition featuring the remaining six violins. The show will be open to the public and free of charge throughout the program’s duration.
Violins of Hope - A Celebration of Survival honors the Feuer-Brozgold family’s love of music.