This Valentine’s Day weekend, the Des Moines Symphony invites you to experience love in its most powerful and timeless form through music. Love – Romeo & Juliet brings together sweeping romance, emotional depth, and virtuosic brilliance in a concert that captures the many faces of love, from passion and resilience to heartbreak and triumph.
Led by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the orchestra brings Shakespeare’s timeless love story to life in Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture. Overflowing with passion and drama, this beloved work captures the joy, intensity, and heartbreak of young love in music that’s instantly recognizable and deeply moving.
The program also features Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful and inspiring work that reflects the resilience and independence of the Finnish people. Its bold melodies and triumphant finale make it a thrilling and uplifting centerpiece for the evening.
Rounding out the concert, acclaimed pianist Anna Geniushene makes her Des Moines debut in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major. With its jazzy rhythms, sparkling colors, and playful energy, this piece adds a fresh and vibrant contrast. Showcasing both Ravel’s imagination and Geniushene’s remarkable artistry.
Whether you’re planning a romantic night out or simply looking for something special to do this weekend, Love – Romeo & Juliet offers a beautiful way to celebrate. Join us and experience an evening where love, music, and emotion take center stage.
