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Mother's Day is just around the corner! This year, craft the perfect live music playlist for a gift that she'll never forget.
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When you think of classical music and symphonies, Beethoven might be the first person that pops into your head. His symphonies continue to captivate audiences, transporting them to another world with their emotional depth and captivating melodies. Learn a little bit more about the composer's most popular symphonies.
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While we are all familiar with standard instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin; there are numerous extraordinary and lesser-known musical devices that deserve recognition.
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We invite you to experience the wonder of music. In the same way that majestic landscapes and architectural marvels leave you feeling awestruck, we’ll share musical moments that will leave you breathless.
We hope you’ll join us as we embark on our 87th Season. Close your eyes, let your imagination take you on a journey through amazing histories and cultures and into realms of beauty and contemplation, and experience the wonders for yourself.
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Did you know that Jonathan Sturm is the longest-serving concertmaster in the history of the Des Moines Symphony? Check out these five interesting facts about his career!
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Meet the talented vocal soloists that will join the Des Moines Symphony for Beethoven's Ode to Joy on May 11 and 12.
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Ludwig van Beethoven is a legendary composer of the Classical and Romantic eras. People of all walks of life are familiar with many of the composer's catchiest tunes. From the iconic “dun dun dun DUN” of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony to the melodic and beautiful Ode to Joy from his Ninth Symphony, his works have withstood the test of time. Learn about some of Beethoven's catchiest tunes!
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We commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 5: Discover Gershwin on March 9 & 10, 2024.
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Lights, camera, action, music! Read about John Williams’s best film scores.
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