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 60 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, have lovingly restored these instruments, preserving their voices and the stories they carry. Some of these instruments have been played by esteemed musicians around the world. Though Amnon Weinstein passed away on March 4, 2024, his extraordinary legacy lives on through this collection, ensuring that the memories and music of those who suffered are never forgotten. 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. 

EVENTS SCHEDULE

We are thrilled to announce a full schedule of events including concerts with featured artists Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth, and Shai Wosner; performances on Violins of Hope collection instruments; family programs; and talk and panel discussions.

For the full schedule of events, latest updates, list of Community Partners, and Program Supporters, visit our Violins of Hope project page. 

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