DMSO at Home

DMSO at Home is a Des Moines Symphony project aimed at connecting with our community online through videos, livestreamed concerts, and more.

DMSO Listening Room: (Re)Discover the Ode to Joy 04/23/2024

Music Director and Conductor Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's May 11 & 12 concerts: (Re)Discover the Ode to Joy.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Symphonic Dance 04/08/2024

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's April 13 & 14 concerts: Discover Symphonic Dance.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Gershwin 03/05/2024

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's March 9 & 10 concerts: Discover Gershwin.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Groundbreaking Innovation 01/29/2024

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's February 3 & 4 concerts: Discover Groundbreaking Innovation.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Freedom 11/13/2023

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's November 18 & 19 concerts: Discover Freedom.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Scheherazade 10/12/2023

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's October 21 & 22 concerts: Discover Scheherazade.
DMSO Listening Room: Discover Fandango 09/20/2023

Maestro Joseph Giunta takes you inside the music and composers featured in the Symphony's September 23 & 24 Season Debut: Discover Fandango.
DMSO Listening Room: Giunta Conducts Rachmaninoff 05/08/2023

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in our May 13 & 14 concerts, Giunta Conducts Rachmaninoff.
DMSO Listening Room: April in Paris 04/17/2023

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in our April 22 & 23 concerts, April in Paris.
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler 5 01/23/2023

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in our February 4 & 5 concerts, Mahler 5.
Music Monday with Clarence Padilla 12/12/2022

I'm Clarence Padilla, Personnel Manager and Clarinetist for the Des Moines Symphony. Although I’m primarily a classical musician, I think a Holiday season playlist needs to include songs and pieces that everyone can enjoy.
DMSO Listening Room: New Year's Eve Pops 12/08/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta in the Listening Room to hear about the music and artists featured in our annual New Year's Eve Pops: Frank & the Great Ladies of Song.
DMSO Listening Room: The Planets 11/11/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in our November 19 & 20 concerts, The Planets.
Music Monday with Rachel Lowry 10/31/2022

I'm Rachel Lowry, the Des Moines Symphony's Music Librarian and Youth Orchestras Manager. I was asked to put together a playlist of classical pieces perfect for Halloween.
DMSO Listening Room: The Firebird 10/18/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in our October 22 & 23 concerts, The Firebird.
DMSO Listening Room: Music Monday with Aaron Williams 10/03/2022

I’m Aaron Williams, the Des Moines Symphony's Director of Operations and Principal Percussionist. In preperation for our upcoming Music of Queen concert, I'm using my Music Monday playlist to share some of the best examples of combining classical and rock music.
DMSO Listening Room: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel 09/15/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music and composers featured in Season Debut: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel.
DMSO Listening Room: Music Monday with Emma Becker 08/29/2022

I’m Emma Becker, the Summer 2022 Marketing Intern at the Des Moines Symphony. For this week’s Music Monday, I decided to showcase twenty of my favorite songs across the span of twelve different musicals.
DMSO Listening Room: Music Monday with Olivia Guns 08/08/2022

I'm Olivia Guns, Marketing Manager for the Des Moines Symphony, and I volunteered to create the first "Music Monday" playlist. Read on for more!
DMSO Listening Room: Pictures at an Exhibition 05/03/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music, composers, and artists featured in our May 7 & 8 Season Finale, Pictures at an Exhibition.
DMSO Listening Room: Beethoven's Ninth 04/05/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music, composers, and artists featured in our April 9 & 10 Masterworks concerts, Beethoven's Ninth.
DMSO Listening Room: Immortal Beloved 01/24/2022

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta as he discusses the music, composers, and artists featured in our January 29 & 30 Masterworks concerts, Immortal Beloved.
DMSO Listening Room: New Year's Eve Pops 12/29/2021

Maestro Joseph Giunta talks about the tradition, the music, and the artists featured in this year's New Year's Eve Pops: The Music of Elton John.
DMSO Listening Room: Masterworks 3 11/16/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta discusses the music and composers featured in our third Masterworks concert of the 21-22 Season, Beethoven's Violin Concerto.
DMSO Listening Room: Masterworks 2 10/19/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta discusses the music and artists featured in our second Masterworks concert, Tchaikovsky's Fourth.
DMSO Listening Room: Revolution - The Music of the Beatles 10/03/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta discusses the music and the impact of the Beatles leading up to our first Pops concert of the season.
DMSO Listening Room: Masterworks 1 09/16/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta discusses the music and artists featured in the Des Moines Symphony's Season Debut, Beethoven's Fifth.
DMSO Listening Room: Music Inspired by Summer, Part I 08/26/2021

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for part one of a two-video series exploring music inspired by summer.
DMSO at Home Family Concert: Find us in Des Moines! 08/23/2021

Join us on a video scavenger hunt through Des Moines in our August DMSO at Home Family Concert!
DMSO Listening Room: One Year Later 07/22/2021

In this special edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta looks back at the last year and discusses what's next in the Civic Center this fall.
DMSO at Home Family Concert at the Zoo 07/18/2021

Join us Sunday, July 25 for a new family concert filmed at Blank Park Zoo! The concert will be live on Facebook, YouTube, and right here on our website beginning at 4PM.
DMSO at Home: Our 2021 "Oh Say, Can You Sing?" Runners-Up 07/14/2021

This year's "Oh Say, Can You Sing?" competition was packed with talented singers competing to sing with the Symphony. Enjoy a special bonus video featuring the auditions of our First- and Second-Place Runners-Up, Nick Oswald and Ella Cavin.
DMSO Listening Room: Yankee Doodle Pops 07/01/2021

Go into the Listening Room with Maestro Joseph Giunta for a deep dive into the history of Yankee Doodle Pops and a sneak peek at this year's special concert broadcast.
DMSO Listening Room: Music That is Relaxing 06/24/2021

In this episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta explores music that is peaceful, calm, and relaxing.
DMSO at Home: 2021 "Oh Say, Can You Sing?" Winner 06/22/2021

The winner of our 2021 "Oh Say, Can You Sing?" Competition, Emma Martinson, will sing the National Anthem during this year's Yankee Doodle Pops broadcast. Get a sneak peek at Emma's audition video!
DMSO at Home Family Concert: Science + Music 06/21/2021

Join us Sunday, June 27 for a family concert in partnership with the Science Center of Iowa!
DMSO Listening Room: 2021-22 Masterworks Season 06/17/2021

Learn about the music and artists featured in the Symphony's 2021-22 Season in this episode of the Listening Room with Maestro Joseph Giunta.
DMSO at Home: Quartet 515 plays 'La Vie en Rose' 06/08/2021

Today's DMSO at Home video features Quartet 515! Enjoy as musicians Hanna Wolle, Robert Espe, Joyce Beyer, and Stephen Dorff perform 'La Vie en Rose."
DMSO Listening Room: Music Inspired by Spring, Part II 06/03/2021

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for the second half of a two-video series exploring music inspired by spring.
DMSO Listening Room: Music Inspired by Spring, Part I 05/27/2021

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for part one of a two-video series exploring music inspired by spring.
DMSO at Home: George Work plays Elfentanz 05/25/2021

In this episode of DMSO at Home, cellist George Work performs Bohemian composer David Popper's Elfentanz (Dance of the Elves), accompanied by Jodi Goble.
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 05/24/2021

Join us on Sunday, May 30 for a new Family Concert in partnership with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa!
DMSO Listening Room: One-Symphony Composers 05/20/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, join Maestro Giunta to learn about four composers who wrote just one symphony each.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen Trumpet Ensemble plays "Spanish Fantasy 4" by Chick Corea 05/18/2021

Andy Classen is back with another trumpet ensemble video featuring Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums! This time, the group perfoms "Spanish Fantasy 4" by Chick Corea.
DMSO at Home: Meet James Blanchard 05/11/2021

Principal Flute James Blanchard is featured in our upcoming Live from the Temple concert, Fantaisie en Français. Get to know James - then watch his performance on Thursday, May 13!
DMSO Listening Room: Fantaisie en Français 05/10/2021

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta talks about the music and composers featured in our May 13 Live from the Temple concert, Fantaisie en Français.
DMSO at Home: Erin Brooker-Miller's Algues, Part 2 05/04/2021

This week's DMSO at Home feature is part 2 of last week's video featuring Principal Harpist Erin Brooker-Miller! This week, Erin collaborates with Flutist Emma Koi on movements 3 & 4 of Algues by French harpist and composer Bernard Andrès.
DMSO at Home Live: Linda Pfund Swanson 05/02/2021

Join us for a livestreamed concert featuring violinist Linda Pfund Swanson.
DMSO at Home: Erin Brooker-Miller's Algues, Part 1 04/27/2021

This week's DMSO at Home video is part 1 of 2 featuring Principal Harpist Erin Brooker-Miller! In part 1, Erin collaborates with Flutist Emma Koi on two movements of Algues by French harpist and composer Bernard Andrès.
DMSO at Home: Dominic Azkoul with Seth Pae 04/20/2021

In this episode of DMSO at Home, Principal Bass Dominic Azkoul performs Sperger's Sonata for Viola and Double Bass as part of the Nadike Duo with Seth Pae on viola.
DMSO at Home Family Concert: All Brass 04/19/2021

Enjoy a special performance just for kids and families featuring members of the DMSO brass section!
DMSO Listening Room: Fireworks & Fanfare 04/12/2021

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta talks about the music and the composers featured in our April 15 Live from the Temple Concert, Fireworks & Fanfare.
DMSO at Home Live Premiere: Jonathan Sturm 04/06/2021

Join Concertmaster Jonathan Sturm for the premiere of a new recital featuring an evening of works by diverse composers. The progam includes the music of Rebecca Clarke and Amy Beach as well as William Grant Still. Dr. Sturm will perform with Iowa State University senior and pianist Michael Banwarth.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen Trumpet Ensemble plays "Come Rain or Come Shine" 04/06/2021

Andy Classen is back with another trumpet ensemble video featuring Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums perfoming 'Come Rain or Come Shine' by Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen, arranged by Bill Stapleton.
DMSO at Home Live: Jason Wells and Lisa Harrigan 04/03/2021

On Saturday, April 3 we livestreamed a concert featuring bassist Jason Wells and vocalist Lisa Harrigan as they explore the music of Jeri Southern. Watch it now!
DMSO Listening Room: One Year Later 04/01/2021

One year after launching the DMSO at Home series, Maestro Giunta reflects on the past year of virtual performances and asks DMSO musicians for their 'desert island' playlists.
DMSO at Home: Sue Odem 03/30/2021

This week's DMSO at Home video features Symphony Oboist Sue Odem in an arrangement of Piazzolla's Oblivion for English horn, clarinet, and piano.
DMSO at Home: Family Concert String Quintet 03/28/2021

Enjoy a special performance just for kids and families featuring our Family Concert String Quintet!
DMSO Listening Room: Women Composers, Part 3 03/25/2021

In the third episode of his Women Composers series, Maestro Giunta discusses four trailblazing composers who paved the way for those who followed.
DMSO at Home: George Work plays Bach 03/23/2021

In this episode of DMSO at Home, cellist George Work performs movements from two of Bach's suites for unaccompanied cello, No. 5 in C Minor and No. 6 in D Major.
DMSO Listening Room: Spring Serenade 03/15/2021

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta talks about the music and the composers featured in our March 18 Live from the Temple Concert, Spring Serenade.
DMSO at Home: St. Patrick's Day with Erin Brooker-Miller 03/09/2021

This week's episode of DMSO at Home features Principal Harpist Erin Brooker-Miller with her brother Brennan Brooker on fiddle. Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with their performance of "The Musical Priest."
DMSO at Home: The Dueling Fiddles 03/07/2021

Join us for a livestreamed concert with the Dueling Fiddles to ring in the month of March and gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
DMSO Listening Room: Women Composers, Part 2 03/04/2021

In the second episode of his series on Women Composers, Maestro Giunta highlights seven contemporary female composers who are making their mark on classical music.
DMSO at Home: George Work plays Granados 03/02/2021

Our latest episode of DMSO at Home features Des Moines Symphony cellist George Work and pianist Jodi Goble performing the Granados Orientale.
DMSO at Home Family Concert: All About the Bass 02/28/2021

Join Des Moines Symphony musicians Donita McCoy, Jason Wells, and Ashley Eidbo for a fun and educational concert all about the double bass - the largest instrument in the string family!
DMSO Listening Room: Women Composers, Part 1 02/25/2021

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for an episode highlighting pioneering female composers who made their mark on history.
DMSO at Home: Dominic Azkoul's Good Time Trio 02/23/2021

Enjoy a special performance from Principal Double Bass Dominic Azkoul in today's episode of DMSO at Home! Dominic is joined by fellow members of the Good Time Trio, Seth Pae on viola and Eugene Kaler on violin.
DMSO at Home: Madeline Capistran 02/21/2021

Join us for a livestreamed concert featuring Second Violin Madeline Capistran performing with YounJung Cha.
DMSO Listening Room: Performing American Composers 02/18/2021

In this edition of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta highlights several American composers whose work has been performed by the Des Moines Symphony throughout our 2021-2022 Live from the Temple Season.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen Trumpet Concerto, Continued! 02/16/2021

Back in November, we shared Andy Classen's multi-trumpet arrangement of Tartini's Trumpet Concerto in D. Check out his new video featuring the second and third movements!
DMSO Listening Room: Past and Present 02/08/2021

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta for a discussion of the composers and pieces featured in our February 11 concert, Live from the Temple: Past and Present.
DMSO at Home: Meet Kevin Judge 02/02/2021

Get to know Principal Bassoon Kevin Judge!
DMSO Listening Room: Sibelius 7 01/28/2021

In this episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta wraps up his Sibelius series with a look at the composer's Seventh Symphony.
DMSO at Home Family Concert: Discover the Piano 01/26/2021

Our next family concert is all about the piano! Join us Sunday, January 31 to enjoy special performances just for kids and families and learn all about the instruments in the keyboard family.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen "Children of Sanchez" 01/26/2021

Second Trumpet Andy Classen is back with another brand-new multi-instrument video! Enjoy his arrangement of Chuck Mangione's "Children of Sanchez" featuring Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums.
DMSO at Home: Meet Jonathan Sturm 01/19/2021

Concertmaster Jonathan Sturm is featured in our upcoming Live from the Temple concert, Dance, Rhythm, & Blues. Get to know Jonathan - then watch his performance on Thursday, January 21!
DMSO Listening Room: Dance, Rhythm, & Blues 01/18/2021

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta for a discussion of the composers and pieces featured in our Janaury 21 concert, Live from the Temple: Dance, Rhythm, & Blues.
DMSO at Home: Meet Aaron Williams 01/16/2021

DMSO Principal Percussionist Aaron Williams is featured as soloist on our upcoming Live from the Temple Concert. Get to know Aaron - then watch him perform the Milhaud Concerto for Percussion on January 21!
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen "One More Time" 01/12/2021

Second Trumpet Andy Classen has just unveiled a brand-new multi-instrument video! Enjoy his arrangement of Gene Puerling's "One More Time, Chuck Corea" featuring Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums.
DMSO at Home: George Work 01/10/2021

Enjoy a livestreamed recital featuring cellist George Work, accompanied by Jodi Goble. Works performed include the Beethoven "Bei Maennern" Variations, Part's Fratres, and the Barber Cello Sonata.
DMSO Listening Room: Sibelius 5 & 6 01/07/2021

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for a deep dive into Sibelius's Fifth and Sixth Symphonies.
DMSO at Home: Aaron Williams 'Feeling Better' 12/29/2020

In a special year-end edition of DMSO at Home, Principal Percussionist Aaron Williams plays the marimba solo "Feeling Better" and shares his wishes for a happy and healthy 2021.
DMSO at Home Family Holiday Concert 12/27/2020

Join us for a special DMSO at Home Family Concert featuring a full hour of holiday-themed performances from our Symphony musicians and special guests!
DMSO at Home: A Henson Family String Quartet Christmas 12/25/2020

Enjoy a special Christmas morning concert from the Henson Family String Quartet! Join us as Associate Concertmaster Julie Fox Henson and her family quartet perform spirited arrangements of holiday favorites including Deck the Halls, Away in a Manger, and many more.
DMSO at Home: Christmas Eve with Erin Brooker-Miller 12/24/2020

All week, we've been sharing holiday-themed #DMSOatHome videos from our musicians. Enjoy a special Christmas Eve performance from Principal Harpist Erin Brooker-Miller.
DMSO at Home: Lucy Duke & Aaron Williams Perform 'Ave Maria' 12/23/2020

In a new holiday-themed DMSO at Home video, Lucy Duke (Second Violins) and Aaron Williams (Principal Percussion) perform the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria.
DMSO at Home: Low Brass Christmas 12/22/2020

In today's DMSO at Home video, the Des Moines Low Brass Triumvirate performs two holiday pieces. Our thanks to Principal Trombone Casey Maday, Bass Trombone Matthew Halbert, and Principal Tuba Ravil "Bo" Atlas for putting us in the holiday spirit!
DMSO at Home: The Dueling Fiddles' Nutcracker Remix 12/21/2020

We're getting into the holiday spirit by sharing new holiday-themed videos from our musicians every day! Today, we're excited to share a Nutcracker-inspired classical remix from the Dueling Fiddles, Hanna Wolle & Genevieve Salamone.
DMSO Listening Room: Winter Fantasia 12/14/2020

Join Maestro Joseph Giunta for a discussion of the composers and pieces featured in our December 17 concert, Live from the Temple: Winter Fantasia.
DMSO at Home: Quartet 515 plays Bell Carol 12/08/2020

Get into the holiday spirit with Quartet 515! In this episode of DMSO at Home, musicians Hanna Wolle, Robert Espe, Joyce Beyer, and Stephen Dorff perform Matt Naughtin's Bell Carol and offer holiday wishes for a safe and happy season.
DMSO at Home Live: Happy Holidays with John Helmich & Sophia Ahmad 12/06/2020

Join us on Sunday, December 6 for a special holiday-themed livestream featuring violinist John Helmich and his wife, pianist Sophia S. Ahmad. Enjoy classic carols and traditional favorites, from 'Silent Night' to 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' and many more.
DMSO Listening Room: Sibelius 3 & 4 12/03/2020

Today in the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta continues his Sibelius series with a deep dive into the composer's Third and Fourth Symphonies.
DMSO at Home: Honors String Quartet Plays Ravel 12/01/2020

Our latest DMSO at Home video highlights the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Honors String Quartet. The video was recorded during their award-winning 2018-2019 season and features an introduction from their coach, Mary Pshonik.
DMSO Listening Room: Sibelius 1 & 2 11/26/2020

In today's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta takes a deep dive into the First and Second Symphonies of Jean Sibelius.
DMSO at Home: Keeping Faith featuring DMSO Violas 11/24/2020

In this special episode of DMSO at Home, members of the DMSO Viola Section perform "Keeping Faith" by John Benoit.
DMSO at Home Family Concert: Art + Music 11/23/2020

Join us for a new family concert in partnership with the Des Moines Art Center hosted by Amanda Drish. Enjoy music from Symphony musicians, create your own artwork, and more!
DMSO at Home Live: James Blanchard 11/22/2020

On Sunday, November 22 we livestreamed a new recital featuring Principal Flute James Blanchard, joined by soprano Maya Kherani and accompanied by Christopher James Ray. Watch it on demand!
DMSO Listening Room: An Introduction to Sibelius 11/19/2020

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for a kickoff to his Sibelius series. Learn more about the composer and his music.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Holm plays the Allemande 11/17/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, Cellist Andrew Holm performs the Allemande from the Sixth Suite for Unaccompanied Cello by J.S. Bach.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Bishop plays Bach 11/05/2020

In today's bonus episode of DMSO at Home, Principal Trumpet Andrew Bishop plays the third movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, accompanied by a digital orchestra.
DMSO at Home: Andy Classen Trumpet Concerto 11/03/2020

In today's DMSO at Home feature, Second Trumpet Andy Classen performs his own multi-trumpet arrangement of Tartini's Trumpet Concerto in D.
DMSO at Home Live: Duo Ihana 11/01/2020

On Sunday, November 1 at 7PM we livestreamed an all-new concert featuring Duo Ihana. Watch it on demand!
DMSO Listening Room: 10 Great Piano Concertos 10/29/2020

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta suggests 10 great piano concertos to expand your daily listening.
DMSO at Home: The Dueling Fiddles play Danse Macabre 10/27/2020

Today's special Halloween-themed DMSO at Home features Hanna Wolle and Genevieve Salamone, the Dueling Fiddles, in their latest #classicalremix of Saint-Saëns' spooky "Danse Macabre."
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 10/25/2020

On Sunday, October 25 we broadcast a family concert featuring the principal brass musicians of the Des Moines Symphony. Enjoy special performances just for kids and families and learn all about the instruments in the brass family!
DMSO Listening Room: 10 Great Live Performances 10/22/2020

In this episode of the listening room, Maestro Giunta discusses ten live performances that affected his life and shaped his view of music. Enjoy!
DMSO at Home: Dorothy Junginger and Play for Plenty 10/20/2020

Academy student and high school senior Dorothy Junginger founded Play for Plenty, a series of online performances benefiting the Food Bank of Iowa, out of her love for classical music and how it improves people’s lives. Read more about her project and enjoy one of her performances!
DMSO at Home Live: Casey Maday 10/18/2020

On Sunday, October 18 at 7PM we premiered an all-new livestreamed concert with Casey Maday, Principal Trombone, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Erin Bodnar. Watch it on demand!
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen's "Rhythm of our World" 10/13/2020

Andrew Classen is back with another multi-instrument trumpet video! This rendition of Arturo Sandoval's "Rhythm of our World" also features Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums.
DMSO Listening Room: What Makes Music Great? 10/08/2020

Join Maestro Giunta in the DMSO Listening Room for a discussion on what makes a piece of music great.
DMSO at Home Live: Symphony in Sculpture II 10/07/2020

Join us Sunday, October 11 for the streaming premiere of Symphony in Sculpture II, a multimedia film project originally commissioned by the Symphony in 2015.
DMSO at Home: Low Brass Trio plays "Felicity" 10/06/2020

Are you missing the DMSO low brass section as much as we are? Listen and enjoy as Casey Maday, Matthew Halbert, and Ravil "Bo" Atlas perform Premru's "Felicity."
DMSO at Home: 10 Livestreams to Watch Again 09/29/2020

Each Sunday night since April, our Symphony musicians have performed live concerts from their homes as part of our DMSO at Home series. Join us in a look back at some of our favorite moments from the last six months of livestreamed concerts, then watch them all over again!
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 09/27/2020

On Sunday, September 27 we livestreamed a new Family Concert in partnership with the Blank Park Zoo! Watch it again on demand.
DMSO at Home: 10 Videos to Watch Again 09/22/2020

It's been nearly six months since we launched DMSO at Home! In celebration, we're highlighting ten of our musician-submitted videos that are worth another listen. Click through to experience some of our favorite moments from the last six months!
DMSO at Home Live: Dueling Fiddles 09/20/2020

Join the Dueling Fiddles for an all new fiddle-themed concert!
DMSO Listening Room: Brahms 4 09/17/2020

This week, Maestro Joseph Giunta concludes his Brahms series with a deep dive into the composer's fourth and final Symphony.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen's "Channel One Suite" 09/15/2020

Second Trumpet Andy Classen is back with an epic multi-instrument performance of the Channel One Suite, written by Bill Reddie for the Buddy Rich Big Band. Enjoy!
DMSO at Home Live: Erin Brooker-Miller 09/13/2020

Join us for a new livestreamed concert with Principal Harp Erin Brooker-Miller featuring miniature pieces from well-known composers of the harp canon.
DMSO Listening Room: Brahms 3 09/10/2020

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta continues his Brahms series with a discussion of the composer's Third Symphony.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Holm 09/08/2020

In this week's episode of DMSO at Home, Cellist Andrew Holm shares a few of his favorite Des Moines Symphony memories along with a performance of J.S. Bach's Gavottes from Suite No. 5 for unaccompanied cello.
DMSO at Home Live Premiere: Jonathan Sturm 09/06/2020

Join Concertmaster Jonathan Sturm for a new video project featuring some of his most loved and most often performed selections, along with a celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday.
DMSO Listening Room: Brahms 2 09/03/2020

Join Maestro Giunta for a deeper look at Brahms's Second Symphony in this episode of the DMSO Listening Room.
DMSO at Home: Youth Orchestra Flutes 09/01/2020

Enjoy our 2019-2020 Youth Orchestra Flute Section in their final performance together, introduced by DMSO Second Flute and Iowa State University Flute Professor Sonja Giles.
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 08/30/2020

Watch our latest Family Concert, created in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden!
DMSO Listening Room: Brahms 1 08/27/2020

In this week's DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta takes a deep dive into Brahms's First Symphony.
DMSO at Home: Erin Brooker-Miller in the Garden 08/25/2020

Principal Harpist Erin Brooker-Miller has been spending lots of time working outdoors in her garden this summer. Enjoy a special performance of "In the Garden" accompanied by some of the beautiful views of her backyard!
DMSO at Home Live: Andrew Bishop 08/23/2020

Join us for a livestreamed recital Sunday, August 23 featuring Principal Trumpet Andrew Bishop, featuring trumpet favorites from Gershwin to John Williams.
DMSO at Home Live Premiere: Symphony on a Stick 08/20/2020

In 2015, the Des Moines Symphony commissioned Symphony on a Stick to celebrate the sights, sounds and attractions of the Iowa State Fair through music and film. Tune in Thursday, August 20 for the livestreamed premiere!
DMSO Listening Room: An Introduction to Brahms 08/18/2020

Join Maestro Giunta for an overview of Brahms' life and works in this episode of the DMSO Listening Room.
DMSO at Home Live: John Helmich & Sophia Ahmad 08/16/2020

Join us for an all-new livestreamed concert this Sunday, August 16 featuring violinist John Helmich and his wife, pianist Sophia S. Ahmad.
DMSO at Home: Aaron Williams plays the Iowa Corn Song 08/13/2020

In honor of what would have been the opening day of the 2020 Iowa State Fair, Principal Percussionist Aaron Williams pays tribute to the Tall Corn State. Enjoy Aaron's rendition of the Iowa Corn Song!
DMSO at Home Live: Quartet 515 08/09/2020

Join us for a livestreamed recital featuring Quartet 515! Joyce Beyer, Robert Espe, Paul Virgilio, and Hanna Wolle perform a wide ranging program from Debussy to Piazzolla, featuring pieces from Florence Price and Scott Joplin.
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler 9 & 10 08/06/2020

In this episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta concludes his Mahler series with a look at the composer's final Symphonies.
DMSO at Home: Low Brass Plays Piazzolla 08/04/2020

Listen and enjoy as Casey Maday, Matthew Halbert, and Ravil "Bo" Atlas perform Atlas's own arrangement of Piazzolla's Libertango.
DMSO at Home Live: Duo Ihana 08/02/2020

Duo Ihana's mission is to build bridges between people and cultures using the universal language of music. Join Des Moines Symphony Cellist Jesse Nummelin and his wife, Pianist Rie Tanaka, for a concert featuring pieces that reflect their relationship with the world and with each other.
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler 7 & 8 07/30/2020

In this week's Listening Room, Maestro Giunta continues his Mahler series with a discussion of the composer's Seventh & Eighth Symphonies.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen "Wind Machine" 07/28/2020

Andy Classen is back with a tribute to the Count Basie big band! Check out his multi-trumpet video of "Wind Machine" featuring Steve Charlson on bass and Mark Grimm on drums.
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 07/26/2020

On Sunday, July 26, we livestreamed a special concert just for kids and families. Watch now and learn all about the instruments in the woodwind family!
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler's Sixth 07/23/2020

Maestro Giunta discusses Mahler's dark and expressive Sixth Symphony in the latest edition of the DMSO Listening Room.
DMSO at Home: Honors String Quartet Plays Beethoven 07/21/2020

Our latest DMSO at Home video highlights the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Honors String Quartet. The video was recorded during their award-winning 2018-2019 season and features a new intro from their coach, Mary Pshonik.
DMSO at Home Live: Clarence Padilla with Cynthia Giunta 07/19/2020

On Sunday, July 19, we livestreamed a recital bridging the jazz and classical worlds featuring Second Clarinet Clarence Padilla accompanied by Cynthia Giunta. Watch it now!
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler's Fifth 07/16/2020

Join Maestro Giunta in the Listening Room for a discussion of Mahler's Fifth Symphony.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen plays Malaguena 07/14/2020

Andrew Classen plays 5 trumpets, 4 cornets, 4 mellophones, 2 flugels, and 2 bass flugels in an thrilling tribute to the Stan Kenton band.
DMSO at Home Live: Symphony in Sculpture I 07/12/2020

On Sunday, July 12 we hosted the streaming premiere of Symphony in Sculpture I, a multimedia film project commissioned for the Symphony's 75th Anniversary Season in 2012. Watch it here!
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler III & IV 07/09/2020

Maestro Joseph Giunta discusses Mahler's Third and Fourth Symphonies in this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room.
DMSO at Home: Casey Maday 07/07/2020

Our latest episode of DMSO at Home features a multi-track recording of "Ave Maria" from Principal Trombone Casey Maday.
DMSO at Home Live: John Helmich & Sophia Ahmad 07/05/2020

Our July 5 DMSO at Home concert featured John Helmich, Violin & Sophia Ahmad, Piano. Watch it again now!
DMSO at Home Live Premiere: Yankee Doodle Pops 07/04/2020

Celebrate Independence Day with the Symphony! On Saturday, July 4 we livestreamed our 2019 Yankee Doodle Pops Concert, "The Dream of America." Watch it again now.
DMSO at Home Live Premiere: Jonathan Sturm 07/02/2020

Join Concertmaster Jonathan Sturm for an ambitious video project spanning a variety of music, from J.S. Bach to John Williams.
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler I & II 06/30/2020

In today's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta takes a deep dive into Gustav Mahler's First and Second Symphonies.
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert 06/28/2020

Watch our June 28 Family Concert featuring Des Moines Symphony Academy Faculty Members Amanda Drish and Renee Brechtel.
DMSO Listening Room: Mahler 06/25/2020

Maestro Giunta takes a broad look at the life and music of Gustav Mahler in this week's edition of the DMSO Listening Room.
DMSO at Home: Aaron Williams 06/23/2020

This episode of DMSO at Home finds Principal Percussionist Aaron Williams keeping his skills sharp at home with lots of practice and a good sense of humor.
DMSO at Home Live: The Dueling Fiddles 06/21/2020

On June 21, we streamed an all-new retro-themed concert with the Dueling Fiddles - Hanna Wolle & Geneviève Salamone. Missed the performance? Watch it all over again here!
DMSO Listening Room: Walker, Beethoven, & Tchaikovsky 06/18/2020

In this episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta discusses the music he's chosen for our November Masterworks program.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen featuring Clarence Padilla 06/16/2020

Second Trumpet Andy Classen is back with another ensemble video - this one at the request of Second Clarinet Clarence Padilla. Enjoy their rendition of Hawaii Five-0!
DMSO at Home Live: Andrew Bishop's Trumpet Challenge 06/12/2020

Principal Trumpet Andrew Bishop has spent the last several months recording daily trumpet solos as part of a Facebook challenge. Watch a video compilation featuring a few of his favorite orchestral excerpts!
DMSO Listening Room: Highlighting Black Composers 06/11/2020

Maestro Giunta dedicates this week's DMSO Listening Room to highlighting nine Black composers who have made significant contributions to classical music
DMSO at Home: Dominic Azkoul 06/09/2020

Principal Double Bass Dominic Azkoul delivers a message of support for racial justice and equality along with some J.S. Bach in the latest episode of DMSO at Home.
DMSO Listening Room: Recordings 06/04/2020

In the latest episode of the DMSO Listening Room Maestro Joseph Giunta discusses both classical and popular recordings, including his "top ten" albums.
DMSO at Home Live: Symphony in Sculpture III 06/03/2020

On Sunday, June 7 the Symphony launched the digital premiere of Symphony in Sculpture III, a multimedia film project first debuted in October.
DMSO at Home: Mary Pshonik and Friends 06/03/2020

Catch up with Cellist Mary Pshonik in our latest episode of DMSO at Home! Mary is joined by musicians from across the US and Canada for a virtual performance of Bach's Double Concerto arranged by Dave Camwell.
DMSO at Home Live: Family Concert with Amanda Drish 05/31/2020

On May 31, we debuted our first livestream just for kids and families! If you missed it, watch now for instrument demonstrations, sing-a-longs, and more.
DMSO Listening Room: Beethoven 9 05/28/2020

In this week's episode of the DMSO Listening Room, Maestro Giunta takes a deep dive into our scheduled season opener, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen, Steve Charlson, & Mark Grimm 05/26/2020

Second Trumpet Andy Classen is back with another solo trumpet ensemble video! This tribute to Buddy Rich and his big band features Mark Grimm on drums and Steve Charlson on bass.
DMSO at Home: Honors String Quartet 05/26/2020

Like the rest of our musicians, the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Honors String Quartet had their season cut short in March - but these four high school students weren't finished performing together.
DMSO at Home Live: Our Favorite Performances 05/20/2020

Over the last two months, our musicians have been broadcasting live concerts each Sunday evening. Join us for a look back at our favorite moments from the last eight weeks of performances.
DMSO at Home: Bethany Washington 05/19/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, violinist Bethany Washington takes a humorous look at the side effects of prolonged social distancing accompanied by the sounds of Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, "Morning." Watch and enjoy!
DMSO at Home Live: William Mann 05/18/2020

Our May 17 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured a performance from Second Trombone Bill Mann. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it all over again), view the entire performance here!
DMSO at Home: Video Conference Backgrounds 05/18/2020

Download official virtual backgrounds from the Des Moines Symphony to liven up your next video conference. View our collection here!
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Musical Influences 05/14/2020

This week in the Listening Room, Maestro Giunta reflects on the music and musicians who have influenced him throughout his career, from Beethoven to Sinatra and more.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen & Steve Charlson 05/13/2020

Second Trumpet Andy Classen is back with an even bigger video - 5 trumpets, 5 cornets, 3 flugels + bass flugel, plus Symphony Academy Faculty Member Steve Charlson on bass. Check out their rendition of La Fiesta!
DMSO at Home: Clarence Padilla 05/12/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, second clarinet Clarence Padilla performs a favorite John Williams piece, Viktor's Tale (from "The Terminal") with Cynthia Giunta on piano.
DMSO at Home Live: Henson Family String Quartet 05/11/2020

Our May 10 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured a performance from the Henson Family String Quartet. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it all over again), replay the entire performance here!
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Carmina Burana 05/07/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, Maestro Giunta discusses the pieces featured in our postponed Masterworks 5 concert, now scheduled for September 2020. Learn more and listen to Beethoven's 8th Symphony, Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, and Orff's Carmina Burana.
DMSO at Home: Kevin Judge 05/05/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, Principal Bassoon Kevin Judge plays part of Schreck's Bassoon Sonata - plus, hear about how he's been spending time differently in isolation, from carving reeds to watching Netflix.
DMSO at Home Live: James Blanchard 05/04/2020

Our May 3 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured a performance from James Blanchard, Principal Flute. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it all over again), view the entire performance here.
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Concert Programming 04/30/2020

In the latest episode of the DMSO at Home Listening Room, Maestro Joseph Giunta answers one of his most frequently asked questions: "how do you choose music for a Des Moines Symphony concert?"
DMSO at Home: Joshua Johnson 04/28/2020

Being cooped up at home with family can make it difficult to carve out practice time. In this episode of DMSO at Home, Horn player Joshua Johnson finds a rare moment to share a little music.
DMSO at Home Live: Erin Brooker-Miller 04/27/2020

Our April 26 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured a performance from Principal Harp Erin Brooker-Miller. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it all over again), watch it now!
DMSO at Home: Julie Fox Henson and Family 04/23/2020

Playing together in the time of social distancing is a lot easier when you have a family quartet! In our latest episode of DMSO at Home, the Symphony's Associate Concertmaster Julie Fox Henson is joined by Alan and Fox Henson on cello, and Beau Henson on violin.
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Beethoven 04/21/2020

Each week, Maestro Giunta explores the works of a different composer. Following our 2020-2021 season announcement, this week's video takes a deep dive into Beethoven's nine symphonies.
DMSO at Home: Andrew Classen 04/16/2020

In this episode of DMSO at Home, Second Trumpet Andy Classen comes up with an innovative way to play in an ensemble while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Bruckner 04/14/2020

Each week, Maestro Giunta explores the works of a different composer. Join him for this week's deep dive into Anton Bruckner's eleven symphonies.
DMSO at Home Live: Gregory Oakes 04/13/2020

Our April 12 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured Principal Clarinet Gregory Oakes. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it again), watch it now on on our website.
DMSO at Home Live: The Dueling Fiddles 04/13/2020

Our April 19 DMSO at Home Sunday evening livestream featured the Dueling Fiddles, violinists Hanna Wolle and Geneviève Salamone. If you missed it (or just want to enjoy it all over again), watch it now!
DMSO at Home: Jonathan & Julie Sturm 04/09/2020

Concertmaster Jonathan Sturm and Principal Cellist Julie Sturm share a glimpse into their home life, including a lively debate on handwashing repertoire and a performance of the Handel/Halvorsen Passacaglia.
DMSO at Home Live: Casey Maday 04/06/2020

Watch the recorded video of our first DMSO at Home Live performed on Sunday, April 5 by Principal Trombone Casey Maday, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Erin Bodnar.
DMSO at Home Listening Room: Vaughan Williams 04/04/2020

Each week, Maestro Giunta explores the works of a different composer. Join him for this week's deep dive into Ralph Vaughan Williams's nine symphonies.
dsm CultureCast covers DMSO at Home 04/03/2020

dsm magazine's new CultureCast podcast touches on arts and culture, philanthropy, and more. In their latest episode, Luke Manderfeld interviews Joseph Giunta about #DMSOatHome.
DMSO at Home: Robert Espe 04/03/2020

Violinist Robert Espe shares his day-to-day isolation routine, from 20-second handwashing serenades to a variety of in-home workouts (some more successful than others).
Announcing DMSO at Home 04/02/2020

The Des Moines Symphony is excited to launch “DMSO at Home,” a new series of videos and streaming content aimed at connecting with our community online.

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