Experience the sounds and legacy of Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust as the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian, and actors from the Clarence Brown Theatre, in partnership with the non-profit Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School bring stories of injustice, suffering, resilience and survival to life during two unforgettable concerts.
The Violins of Hope are a collection of historic violins, once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, that symbolize resilience and the enduring power of music. Many of the Violins of Hope, which have been carefully and artfully restored, are concert-playable. World-class KSO musicians will bring these powerful instruments and their stories to life. Between selections, actors will provide powerful vignettes weaving history and art into an immersive journey of reflection and remembrance.
The Violins of Hope project seeks to inspire audiences with messages of unity, hope, and humanity. By sharing the incredible stories of these instruments and their owners, the project connects past tragedies to a vision for a more compassionate future. Proceeds from the concerts will benefit KJDS, supporting its mission to foster education and community engagement.
In addition to the two KSO concerts, the Violins of Hope will be on display as part of a professionally curated and designed exhibition, which will run March 3 through April 9, 2025, at Digital Motif, 108 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. In-classroom presentations are available for middle and high schools throughout the region, featuring performances and educational sessions about the Violins of Hope, presented by KSO musicians and educators.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness history, music, and storytelling converge in an event that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. Reserve your seats today to be part of this powerful experience.
