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Season Debut: Meet Olga Kern 08/30/2024 In Symphony News

Piano extraordinaire, Olga Kern will take to the stage with the Des Moines Symphony in its Season Debut: The Emperor. Read more about the pianist's career, including her previous Des Moines Performance before catching Ms. Kern live September 28 and 29 at the Civic Center!

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Water Works Pops 2024: The Perfect Night Under the Stars 08/20/2024 In Symphony News

The Des Moines Symphony presents Water Works Pops Concerts over Labor Day weekend, August 31 and September 1 at 7:30 PM! Through the generous support of Linda and Tom Koehn, this annual event is free to the entire community. Come out and enjoy the blend of music and nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Des Moines' iconic Water Works Park.

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The Symphony of Life: Finding Harmony in Chaos 05/09/2024 In Symphony News

Life is a symphony, composed of various elements that come together to create beautiful melodies. In this blog post, we will explore the analogy between life and symphony and a symphony.

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Music for Mother's Day 05/09/2024 In Symphony News

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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Beethoven's Most Popular Symphonies 05/01/2024 In Symphony News

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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4 Unusual Instruments from Around the World 04/23/2024 In Symphony News

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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Seven Wonders: Join us during our 2024-2025 Season! 04/18/2024 In Symphony News

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 87^th 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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5 Things to Know About Our Concertmaster, Jonathan Sturm 04/12/2024 In Symphony News

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 Soloists for Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" 03/27/2024 In Symphony News

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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Beethoven’s Catchiest Tunes 03/21/2024 In Symphony News

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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