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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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Academy Students Accepted to Iowa All State Festival
11/19/2021 In Academy News
Congratulations to the more than 30 Academy students who were accepted the 2021 Iowa All State Festival!
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Donor Appreciation Week
11/15/2021 In Symphony News
November 15 - 21 is Donor Appreciation Week at the Des Moines Symphony & Academy and we are excited to celebrate all of our generous donors! The Symphony's artistic, education and community engagement programs would not be possible without your support.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 3: Beethoven's Violin Concerto! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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