Des Moines Symphony News

The Goonies in Concert: An Interview with conductor John Beal 09/30/2025 In Symphony News

The Des Moines Symphony is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Goonies with a one-of-a-kind cinematic concert experience that brings the magic of the big screen together with the power of live symphonic music. The cult-classic adventure film has never lost its charm and the Des Moines Symphony is ecstatic to bring that charm to the Civic Center on Sat Oct 11 at 3:30 pm!
Get excited to relive the film with John Beal conducting Dave Grusin’s unforgettable score live—every playful cue, suspenseful chase, and daring theme filling the hall with energy and nostalgia.

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Top Five Chopin Piano Pieces 09/29/2025 In Symphony News

Frédéric Chopin composed an extraordinary range of works that have been cherished for generations. Choosing just five of his finest is no easy task—after all, the beauty of music lies in its subjectivity. Still, these five masterpieces stand among his most beloved, continuing to inspire pianists and captivate audiences around the world.

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Joseph Giunta Invites you to the Season Debut! 09/23/2025 In Symphony News

I’m delighted to invite you to join the musicians and me for the Des Moines Symphony’s 88th Season Debut. Opening weekend at the Symphony is always special, and I know the music will leave you feeling uplifted. Programming each concert is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I’m thrilled to share what each piece on this concert means to me.

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Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5 Program Notes 09/09/2025 In Symphony News

Read about the music and composers featured in the Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5 on September 27 & 28, 2025.

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Season Debut: Meet Eighth Blackbird 09/03/2025 In Symphony News

The groundbreaking American sextet Eighth Blackbird will join the Orchestra for the Des Moines Symphony's 88th Season Debut. Read more about the ensemble before attending the performances on September 27 & 28, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center!

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Thank You to Harriet S. & J. Locke Macomber 09/01/2025 In Symphony News

Read about Harriet S. & J. Locke Macomber, who have generously donated so the Des Moines Symphony can continue to bring exciting and enriching symphonic experiences to the Greater Des Moines area.

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2025 WWP Food Vendors 08/30/2025 In Symphony News

Meet this year's Water Works Pops vendors!

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Youth Symphony Conductor Candidates 08/18/2025 In Academy News

Meet the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Youth Symphony Conductor candidates who will take turns leading the Youth Symphony this season!

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Des Moines Symphony Masterworks | 2025-2026 08/12/2025 In Symphony News

Welcome to our 88th Season—Symphonic Spectrum! Starting in September, we’ll embark on a journey through the boundless colors, emotions and majesty of great, live orchestral music.
Triumph. Wisdom. Strength. Love. Reflection. Hope. Courage.
Together, we will explore these themes during our 7-program Masterworks series. Each carefully curated program will reveal a new hue of the symphonic palette, inviting us to listen, feel and connect with each other.

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Dressed to the Decades Costume Contest! 07/30/2025 In Symphony News

Think you’ve got the grooviest getup or the most totally tubular threads? Join our Dressed to the Decades Costume Contest during the Disco Divas: Back to the ’70s and Decades: Back to the ’80s concerts!

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