Des Moines Symphony News

5 Step Guide to Concert Etiquette 09/12/2023 In Symphony News

Attending concerts is a unique, special experience, and it can be so intimidating to less experienced concertgoers. We don’t want that to be the case. Classical music concerts are wonderful, and we want you to feel comfortable attending, whether its your first time walking into the concert hall or your hundredth. Check out these simple guidelines to ensure that you and other concert attendees have an enjoyable experience.

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Water Works Pops: The Perfect Night Under the Stars 08/10/2023 In Symphony News

The Des Moines Symphony presents Water Works Pops Concerts over Labor Day weekend, September 2 and 3 at 7:30 PM! Through the generous support of Tom and Linda Koehn, this annual event is free to the entire community. Come out and enjoy the blend of music and nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Des Moines' iconic Water Works Park.

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Patron Information 08/08/2023 In Symphony News

Not sure what to expect at the concert? Read this article to be in the know before you step into the concert hall.

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Newcomer's Guide to the Des Moines Symphony 08/08/2023 In Symphony News

Everything you need to know to attend a concert for the first time!

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The Prelude to an Unforgettable Night: The Importance of the Concert Prelude 07/28/2023 In Symphony News

Join us 45 minutes prior to each Masterworks performance for our Concert Prelude Talks, a free preview of the program and discussion of the music, composers and artists.

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Yankee Doodle Pops Food Vendor Sneak Peak 06/08/2023 In Symphony News

Take a look at some of the great eats and treats you'll be able to sample at this year's Yankee Doodle Pops on Monday, July 3.

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2023 Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition 06/06/2023 In Symphony News

We can't wait for our eleventh annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? competition!

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Program Notes: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 & Symphony No. 2 05/07/2023 In Symphony News

The Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 2 bracket the rise of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s career between 1901 and 1906 from the 27-year-old composer of a failed symphony to one of Russia’s most celebrated and sought-after composers, pianists and conductors.

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Program Notes: Anna Clyne This Midnight Hour 05/04/2023 In Symphony News

London-born Anna Clyne is one of the most gifted and accomplished of the current generation of young composers who are not only reinvigorating the orchestral repertory with such works as This Midnight Hour, but also expanding the reach of classical music in communities nationwide through their dedicated involvement with underserved audiences from schools to juvenile detention centers and memory care units.

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Program Notes: Jacques Offenbach Music from Gaite Parisienne 04/17/2023 In Symphony News

The frivolity and tunefulness of the Parisian music hall of Jacques Offenbach is revived in Manuel Rosenthal’s arrangement of his music for the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne.

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