May 31 - June 10, 2025
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is honored to present Violins of Hope in Orange County. Violins of Hope is a project consisting of concerts, education and community engagements based on a collection of over 80 string instruments owned by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. All instruments have a common denominator: they are symbols of hope and a way to say, "Remember me, remember us. Life is good, celebrate it for those who perished, for those who survived. For all people."
Father and son luthiers, Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, own this collection and have restored many of the instruments, some being played by esteemed musicians around the world. Each instrument tells a story, and serves as a symbol of hope and remembrance.
We hope that you can join us for one or more of these events from May 31 - June 10, 2025.
Gallery of Instruments
Each violin in the Violins of Hope collection has a unique and meaningful story. View the entire catalogue of violins here.
Schedule of Events
The schedule of events includes a concert with featured artists, String Quartet concerts with Violins of Hope collection instruments, family programs, and panel discussions. For the latest updates continue to check this page.
Sponsors / Partners
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this project possible! Learn more about how you can support this project.
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If you are interested in learning more, we recommend reading the novel Violins of Hope by James A. Grymes. |
SUPPORT
If you would like to support this project, please consider making a donation. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Halim Kim at halim@philharmonicsociety.org or (949) 553-2422, ext. 233