POPS SERIES
Our Pops concerts feature a thrilling lineup of cinematic and celebratory performances. Our Holiday Brass Concerts set the mood for December followed by an encore performance of acrobatic, jaw- dropping cirque performers accompanied by the Orchestra playing film and familiar classics...the perfect way to celebrate New Year’s Eve!
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HOLIDAYS WITH THE SYMPHONY!
Holiday Brass
Ring in the season with the brilliant sound of the Des Moines Symphony’s powerful brass section! Holiday favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Sleigh Ride fill Westminster Presbyterian, where the magnificent Dobson Pipe Organ joins timpani, percussion, and soaring brass for a joyful, family-friendly celebration. Guarantee your seats at this annually sold-out event when you add the concert to your subscription package! (SAT DEC 19 7:30 PM & SUN DEC 20 4:00 PM / Westminster Presbyterian Church)
New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque – Symphonic Cinema
Step into the movies this New Year’s Eve! The Des Moines Symphony transforms the Civic Center into a cinematic spectacle, where unforgettable film scores meet breathtaking artistry from the world-renowned Cirque performers of Troupe Vertigo. Dazzling aerial choreography, gravity-defying acrobatics, and larger-than-life symphonic sound create a thrilling fusion of film music and motion that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Ring in the New Year with the hottest ticket in town and experience the magic of Symphonic Cinema. (THU DEC 31 8:00 PM / CIVIC CENTER)
