Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Friday February 20

Symphony
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert
7:30 PM

The end begins. Part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ is here! CineConcerts invites audiences back to witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the full film accompanied by your Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power!
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Saturday February 21

Symphony
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert
1:30 PM

The end begins. Part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ is here! CineConcerts invites audiences back to witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the full film accompanied by your Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power!
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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 March 28

Pops 3: In Collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
The Wizard of Oz in Concert
3:30 PM

Dorothy’s journey takes on a new life when the Des Moines Symphony performs the famous score as MGM’s original film plays on a larger-than-life screen. Share this timeless tale of the power of courage and friendship with the entire family!
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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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