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 September 27

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5
7:30 PM

The Symphony’s 88th Season opens with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, features Eighth Blackbird performing Viet Cuong’s Vital Sines, and closes triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5!
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Sunday September 28

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5
2:30 PM

The Symphony’s 88th Season opens with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, features Eighth Blackbird performing Viet Cuong’s Vital Sines, and closes triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5!
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Saturday October 18

Sunday October 19

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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