Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Masterworks Series

Experience timeless masterpieces and world-renowned guest artists in our Masterworks Series, performed September through May at the Civic Center.

Saturday November 22

Masterworks 3
Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroica
7:30 PM

Violinist Stefan Jackiw ignites the Civic Center with the triumphant and virtuosic melodies of Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy.
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Sunday November 23

Masterworks 3
Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroica
2:30 PM

Violinist Stefan Jackiw ignites the Civic Center with the triumphant and virtuosic melodies of Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy.
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Saturday February 14

Sunday February 15

Saturday March 14

Masterworks 5
Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven
7:30 PM

Beethoven's inspiring Violin Concertois paired with Mozart's elegant “Prague” Symphonyas Stella Chen returns to Des Moines.
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Sunday March 15

Masterworks 5
Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven
2:30 PM

Beethoven's inspiring Violin Concertois paired with Mozart's elegant “Prague” Symphonyas Stella Chen returns to Des Moines.
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Saturday April 18

Masterworks 6
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
7:30 PM

The sixth Masterworks program brings together the uplifting sounds of Copland, Gershwin, and Heitzeg, with Margaret Bonds’ powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement, offering a hopeful celebration of art, culture, and resilience.
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Sunday April 19

Masterworks 6
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
2:30 PM

The sixth Masterworks program brings together the uplifting sounds of Copland, Gershwin, and Heitzeg, with Margaret Bonds’ powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement, offering a hopeful celebration of art, culture, and resilience.
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Saturday May 9

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
7:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to Des Moines.
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Sunday May 10

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
2:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to Des Moines.
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