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This summer we are back in person for our tenth annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition!
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Des Moines Symphony announces single largest donation in organization’s history
05/03/2022 In Symphony News
The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Des Moines Symphony Fund will enable the Symphony to create exciting, innovative programming designed to sustain and build the Symphony’s audience while growing the Orchestra’s artistic standard of excellence.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 7: Pictures at an Exhibition! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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Welcome to our 85th Season! This year, we celebrate our “City of Music” with an exciting, ambitious season packed with dazzling guest artists and beloved classics. Click to read the full announcement.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 6: Beethoven's Ninth! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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Under the direction of Nate Sparks, the Youth Jazz Orchestra gave its premiere concert celebrating works of the Afro-Cuban tradition.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in our next concert, Masterworks 5: Beethoven & Shostakovich. Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 4: Immortal Beloved! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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New Year's Eve Pops is back! Learn more about this exciting concert, then ring in the New Year with the Des Moines Symphony and the Music of Elton John.
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This season, share your love of music! Shop our holiday gift guide.
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