Violins of Hope

Hear the Past. Listen to the

Future.

Partnership with Violins of Hope, The Florida Orchestra, and The FHM.

Returning to St. Petersburg in 2028*.

Violins of Hope offers an unforgettable evening honoring resilience, remembrance, and the enduring power of music. Experience Holocaust-era instruments—violins, violas, and cellos—that survived ghettos and concentration camps, lovingly restored by Israeli violinmakers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein.

*Stayed tuned! More details will be shared as plans unfold.

About Violins of Hope

Violins of Hope is an international project that honors the lives lost and affected by the Holocaust through the powerful medium of music. This extraordinary initiative centers on a collection of 70 Holocaust-era string instruments—violins, violas, and cellos—that once belonged to Jewish musicians before and during World War II.

For some, their music became a lifeline; for others, the violins were the sole survivors of their stories. Decades later, these instruments found their way to Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein’s workshop. With meticulous care, Amnon and his son, Avshalom, have spent over 20 years restoring them, ensuring the violins could sing once more as symbols of resilience, hope, and humanity.

Each instrument carries unique markings, such as Stars of David or inscribed names, testifying to its history and heritage. Today, these violins travel the world for cultural exhibitions, concerts, and educational programs, spreading messages of remembrance, unity, and perseverance. Featured in books, films, and museums, Violins of Hope has inspired audiences globally, bridging the past with the present through the universal language of music.

The Violins have traveled to cities across the globe, including:

Rome (2014), Tel Aviv & Berlin (2015), Cleveland (2015), London (2017), Washington D.C (2017), Sarasota (2017), Birmingham (2018), Fort Wayne (2019), Phoenix (2019), San Francisco/East Bay (2020, 2022), Los Angeles County (2020-21), Richmond (2021), Chicago (2023), Paris (2024)

Learn more: https://www.violins-of-hope.com/