Residency Stories

Milwaukee Ballet: Giselle

Milwaukee Ballet Artistic Director Michael Pink shares the deeply intentional choice behind pairing Giselle with the Violins of Hope-Wisconsin partnership. In this video, Pink reflects on how the ballet’s World…
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Skylight Theatre: Fiddler on the Roof

This reflection features cast and creative voices from Skylight Music Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” which incorporated a restored violin from the Violins of Hope collection onstage (and…
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Danceworks MKE

As part of the Violins of Hope Wisconsin residency, our partners at Danceworks reflect on how movement and music come together to carry memory and meaning through this powerful collaboration.…
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First Stage: The Rose of Treason

As part of the Violins of Hope Wisconsin residency, our partners at First Stage reflect on their production of “The Rose of Treason,” inspired by the true story of the…
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MYSO: Grand Opening Performance

In this reflection, MYSO musicians share how preparing to perform on restored Holocaust-era instruments deepened their understanding of the history these violins carry. Their insights offer a powerful look at…
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Concord Chamber Orchestra

Concord Chamber Orchestra musicians shared their reflections as they prepared for their Violins of Hope-Wisconsin performance series, opening up about the history, emotion, and meaning behind playing restored Holocaust-era instruments.…
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Latino Arts Strings Program

Where Music, Culture, and History Come Together As part of the Violins of Hope-Wisconsin residency, our partners at Latino Arts Strings Program reflect on how music education, cultural tradition, and historical memory…
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Where Time Stands Still

Lucy Hamann: My Personal Reflection on Visiting Auschwitz  by Lucy Hamann After I stepped into Auschwitz, it felt as though this era of history had been paused, not erased, and…
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Student Spotlight: Giovanna  

Instrument: ViolinSchool: Bridges Virtual AcademyNext step: St. Olaf College, music major “I’ve never been outside of the country before, but it’s been a dream of mine to travel since I…
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Student Spotlight: Kyra

Instrument: CelloSchool: Brookfield East High SchoolNext step: Incoming senior This summer marks Kyra’s first time traveling outside the United States, and she’ll do so with purpose and passion. “I wanted…
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Violins of Hope-Wisconsin was presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and their community partners along with Violins of Hope, from September 2025 through January 2026.
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