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Lukáš Vondráček makes his Des Moines debut playing Chopin's virtuosic and Romantic Second Piano Concerto at Wisdom – Dvořák 6 & Chopin. Read more about him before attending the performances on October 18 & 19, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center!
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Read about the music and composers featured in Wisdom – Dvořák 6 & Chopin on October 18 & 19, 2025.
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The Des Moines Symphony is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Goonies with a one-of-a-kind cinematic concert experience that brings the magic of the big screen together with the power of live symphonic music. The cult-classic adventure film has never lost its charm and the Des Moines Symphony is ecstatic to bring that charm to the Civic Center on Sat Oct 11 at 3:30 pm!
Get excited to relive the film with John Beal conducting Dave Grusin’s unforgettable score live—every playful cue, suspenseful chase, and daring theme filling the hall with energy and nostalgia.
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Frédéric Chopin composed an extraordinary range of works that have been cherished for generations. Choosing just five of his finest is no easy task—after all, the beauty of music lies in its subjectivity. Still, these five masterpieces stand among his most beloved, continuing to inspire pianists and captivate audiences around the world.
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I’m delighted to invite you to join the musicians and me for the Des Moines Symphony’s 88th Season Debut. Opening weekend at the Symphony is always special, and I know the music will leave you feeling uplifted. Programming each concert is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I’m thrilled to share what each piece on this concert means to me.
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Read about the music and composers featured in the Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5 on September 27 & 28, 2025.
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The groundbreaking American sextet Eighth Blackbird will join the Orchestra for the Des Moines Symphony's 88th Season Debut. Read more about the ensemble before attending the performances on September 27 & 28, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center!
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Read about Harriet S. & J. Locke Macomber, who have generously donated so the Des Moines Symphony can continue to bring exciting and enriching symphonic experiences to the Greater Des Moines area.
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Meet this year's Water Works Pops vendors!
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Meet the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Youth Symphony Conductor candidates who will take turns leading the Youth Symphony this season!
Recent Articles
- Meet Lukáš Vondráček 10/06/2025 In Symphony News
- Wisdom – Dvořák 6 & Chopin Program Notes 10/06/2025 In Symphony News
- The Goonies in Concert: An Interview with conductor John Beal 09/30/2025 In Symphony News
- Top Five Chopin Piano Pieces 09/29/2025 In Symphony News
- Joseph Giunta Invites you to the Season Debut! 09/23/2025 In Symphony News
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