Composing an era of harmony for our community
During the Holocaust, in a world consumed with hatred, musicians played violins. Jewish prisoners and others targeted by the Nazis played them in concentration camps and ghettos across Europe. Some musicians were forced to play the violins; others played them as a form of resistance.
But today, their music rises again, stronger and more vibrant -- testament to survival, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.
This is the transformative journey of Violins of Hope-Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) is bringing the Violins of Hope to Wisconsin for educational programs, exhibitions, and performances from September 2025 to January 2026.
Please join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.