Masterworks I: Symphonie Fantastique - Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission
Tickets to QCSO events cannot be purchased at the Adler Theatre Box Office. These must be purchased online at qcso.org, or from the QCSO Box Office located at 327 Brady Street, Davenport, IA or by phone at 563-322-7276.*
Contact Information
Danielle Smith
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Description
The 112th Season starts with Dvorák’s vibrant Carnival Overture and Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto performed by QC-native Thomas Sauer. The night closes with Berlioz’s spellbinding Symphonie fantastique, a whirlwind of obsession, dreams, and dazzling orchestral color.
PROGRAM:
ANTONÍN DVORÁK Carnival Overture, op.92 (10’)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4
HECTOR BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique, op.14 (49′)
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.*
