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    Des Moines Symphony Announces Reimagined 2020-2021 Season 08/03/2020 In Symphony News

    This season, we are on an extraordinary mission to connect with our community in bold new ways – and we want you to join us. Learn about our revised 2020-2021 Season, including the new "Live from the Temple" concert series.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Cancels Labor Day Weekend Concerts 07/16/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony announced today that its Yankee Doodle Pops and Water Works Pops concerts, which had previously been postponed to Labor Day weekend, will be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Reschedules Summer Pops Concerts 05/01/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony will postpone its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concert as well as its second summer season of Water Works Pops to Labor Day weekend. Read the full announcement here. 

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  • Des Moines Symphony Cancels Performances through June 14 04/22/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony today announced that it would cancel all concerts and public events through June 14 at the Des Moines Civic Center and the Temple for Performing Arts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Further information for ticketholders can be found here. 

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    Announcing our 2020-2021 Season: Beethoven 250 04/07/2020 In Symphony News

    Next season, the Des Moines Symphony joins the musical world in celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Learn about the composers and artists featured in our 83rd Season. 

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    Announcing DMSO at Home 04/02/2020 In Symphony News

    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 during this period of closures and concert postponements. 

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    A Message from the Symphony’s Artistic and Executive Directors 04/01/2020 In Symphony News

    For more than 81 years, the Des Moines Symphony has had the privilege and responsibility of creating exceptional live musical experiences, performing with world-renowned guest artists, and providing outstanding music education opportunities for our community. This is a role we treasure as we share the joy of music each and every season with you.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Postpones All Concerts through May 3 03/17/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony is postponing all concerts and events through May 3 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All ticketholders are being notified directly of the postponement; the Symphony is working to reschedule affected concerts throughout the summer and fall of 2020.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Postpones Performances of Carmina Burana 03/13/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony is postponing its performances of Carmina Burana, originally scheduled for March 14 & 15, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All ticketholders are being notified directly of the postponement; the rescheduled concerts will be held in fall 2020.

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    Symphony Announces 2020 Summer Pops Concerts 03/11/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony today announced the details of its 27th annual Yankee Doodle Pops Concert, as well as its 2nd annual Water Works Pops Concert Series. Mark your calendar for summer 2020!

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