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Next season, the Des Moines Symphony joins the musical world in celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Learn about the composers and artists featured in our 83rd Season.
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The Des Moines Symphony is excited to launch “DMSO at Home,” a new series of videos and streaming content aimed at connecting with our community online during this period of closures and concert postponements.
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For more than 81 years, the Des Moines Symphony has had the privilege and responsibility of creating exceptional live musical experiences, performing with world-renowned guest artists, and providing outstanding music education opportunities for our community. This is a role we treasure as we share the joy of music each and every season with you.
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Online Learning at the Symphony Academy
03/30/2020 In Academy News
Since returning from Spring Break on March 23, music education has looked a little different at the Des Moines Symphony Academy. Thanks to creative thinking and clever use of technology, Academy faculty have continued to teach, but this time - it's all online.
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Des Moines Symphony Postpones All Concerts through May 3
03/17/2020 In Symphony News
The Des Moines Symphony is postponing all concerts and events through May 3 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All ticketholders are being notified directly of the postponement; the Symphony is working to reschedule affected concerts throughout the summer and fall of 2020.
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Des Moines Symphony Postpones Performances of Carmina Burana
03/13/2020 In Symphony News
The Des Moines Symphony is postponing its performances of Carmina Burana, originally scheduled for March 14 & 15, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All ticketholders are being notified directly of the postponement; the rescheduled concerts will be held in fall 2020.
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Des Moines Symphony Statement on COVID-19
03/12/2020 In News
The Des Moines Symphony is committed to the health and safety of our audiences, musicians, and staff. We are closely monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and local and state authorities in regard to COVID-19, and we are taking steps to limit transmission of the virus at our upcoming Symphony events.
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The Des Moines Symphony today announced the details of its 27th annual Yankee Doodle Pops Concert, as well as its 2nd annual Water Works Pops Concert Series. Mark your calendar for summer 2020!
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Hear Jon Kimura Parker's Full Interview with IPR
03/06/2020 In News
Hear Jon Kimura Parker's interview with Jacqueline Halbloom on IPR's Symphonies of Iowa. Then listen to the full rebroadcast of our Masterworks 3 concerts on IPR at 5PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 or 4PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Meet a Musician: Craig Irvin
03/04/2020 In Symphony News
Meet Craig Irvin, a local musician making his Des Moines Symphony debut as baritone soloist in Carmina Burana on March 14.
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