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 April 17

Masterworks 6
Awakening – Mahler’s Third
7:30 PM

A rare, once-in-a-lifetime event, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 is a monumental journey from nature’s awakening to transcendent love. Vast in scale and breathtaking in scope, this epic masterpiece features massive forces and delivers an unforgettable, immersive experience unlike any other.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday April 18

Masterworks 6
Awakening – Mahler’s Third
2:30 PM

A rare, once-in-a-lifetime event, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 is a monumental journey from nature’s awakening to transcendent love. Vast in scale and breathtaking in scope, this epic masterpiece features massive forces and delivers an unforgettable, immersive experience unlike any other.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Saturday May 15

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Radical Joy – Tchaikovsky’s Fourth
7:30 PM

Joy radiates throughout this vibrant program, from Jimmy López’s high-energy Techno to the expressive sweep of James Poulsen’s Piano Concerto. The celebration culminates in triumph with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Symphony.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday May 16

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Radical Joy – Tchaikovsky’s Fourth
2:30 PM

Joy radiates throughout this vibrant program, from Jimmy López’s high-energy Techno to the expressive sweep of James Poulsen’s Piano Concerto. The celebration culminates in triumph with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Symphony.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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