Intonations: Songs From The Violins of Hope Tickets

Intonations: Songs From The Violins of Hope is a collaborative project rooted in a powerful narrative: instruments recovered from Jewish life during the Holocaust, preserved, and reimagined as living performers in modern concerts. The cycle was conceived and shaped by composer Jake Heggie, with librettist Gene Scheer providing texts that illuminate memory, resilience, and the human voice through music. The work was commissioned and developed in the contemporary classical scene, drawing on a diverse ensemble that includes mezzo-soprano, solo violin, string quartet, and youth violin—an arrangement that showcases intimate storytelling with a modern edge. The piece has traveled as part of Violins of Hope programs and has an orchestral version for broader concert settings.

World premiere: January 18, 2020, Music at Kohl Mansion, Burlingame, CA. The suite’s fusion of Jewish musical motifs with new-generation writing places Intonations within the broader Violins of Hope suite of performances, amplifying the message of memory and healing through music.

Intonations continues to appear as part of Violins of Hope concerts across the United States. Recent and announced engagements include appearances at venues such as NJPAC, Jacksonville, Knoxville, and other cities as part of Violins of Hope programs. Individual performance dates for Intonations may be listed as part of city-specific Violins of Hope programs rather than as a fixed, separate tour date array. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from previous engagements may appear on official listings; please check city-by-city program pages for the latest updates.

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