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Florence Price's life and music have become an important symbol of perseverance and artistic achievement in the face of racial adversity, inspiring many musicians and composers to continue breaking barriers in the world of classical music.
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Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 3: Discover Freedom on November 18 & 19, 2023.
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The Des Moines Symphony presents Discover Freedom on November 18 and 19, but what does Discover Freedom mean?
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Have you ever wondered what work is done off stage to ensure that the orchestra can shine on stage? Learn more about the behind-the-scenes roles of an orchestra here!
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Learn more about living American composer Viet Cuong, whose work will be featured in our second Masterworks concert of the 23-24 season, Discover Scheherazade.
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Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 2: Discover Scheherazade on October 21 & 22, 2023.
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The Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Visiting Artist in Residence Program brings outstanding national and international musicians to Des Moines for an annual residency. Read about our 2023-2024 Artists In Residence, Sandbox Percussion, and their week of activities.
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They might be in the back of the orchestra, but the percussion section can’t be beat! Here are three facts that make the percussion section one of the most fascinating sections in the orchestra.
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Get ready to Discover Fandango with us at our season debut by learning the history and characteristics of this classic Spanish dance.
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Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 1: Discover Fandango on September 23 & 24, 2023.
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