Academy Jahja Ling Maestro Class

Jahja Ling Maestro Class

Join us for an event designed for conductors and featuring celebrated Conductor Jahja Ling, Conductor Laureate of the San Diego Symphony and former Music Director of The Florida Orchestra.

This event is presented in conjunction with Maestro Ling’s appearance as Guest Conductor with the Des Moines Symphony. 

Maestro Class Schedule of Events:
10:00am
Observe Jahja Ling in a rehearsal setting by attending that morning’s dress rehearsal with the Des Moines Symphony. 

12:30pm
Share in a thought provoking conversation led by Jahja Ling with lively discussion topics to include the roles of being a Music Director and a Guest Conductor and the repertoire for his concert with the Des Moines Symphony.  Participants will have the opportunity to submit discussion topics prior to the event.

Des Moines Symphony & Academy Health and Safety Protocols
All Maestro Class attendees must be fully vaccinated to participate.  Proof of vaccination status must be presented prior to entry on the day of the event.

Maestro Class attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to attend that weekend’s Beethoven & Shostakovich Masterworks concert. 

John HARBISON 
Remembering Gatsby: Foxtrot for Orchestra
BEETHOVEN 
Piano Concerto No. 3
SHOSTAKOVICH 
Symphony No. 5

This event is free to attend but registration is required. 

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Jahja Ling’s performances are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Nixon Lauridsen and Virginia Croskery Lauridsen.  Our Maestro Classes are presented as part of the Symphony Academy’s Cowles Collaborative Artist Program with funding from the Gardner & Florence Call Cowles Foundation.

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