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Des Moines Symphony News

  • 2018-2019 Donor Impact Report 10/03/2019 In Symphony News

    Our 2018-19 Season was one of special significance due to the generosity of nearly 800 individuals, corporations and foundations in our community.

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  • 2019-20 Season Rebroadcast Schedule on IPR’s Symphonies of Iowa 08/26/2019 In Symphony News

    Iowa Public Radio is the Radio Home of the Des Moines Symphony. Tune in to IPR's "Symphonies of Iowa" program to hear our 2019-2020 Masterworks concerts rebroadcast throughout 2020.

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    Des Moines Symphony Chooses First-Ever Mini Maestro 07/30/2019 In Symphony News

    On July 28, the Des Moines Symphony held its first-ever Mini Maestro Contest as part of its Water Works Pops Concert, “A John Williams Spectacular.”

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  • Des Moines Symphony Announces Leadership Gift from Linda and Tom Koehn to Create Water Works Pops Series 07/09/2019 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony has received a leadership gift from Linda and Thomas Koehn to create the Des Moines Symphony's Water Works Pops, a new series of free outdoor concerts set to launch this summer. 

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  • Read the Review! Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert 06/08/2019 In Symphony News

    Maestro Ernest Richardson and The Des Moines Symphony turned in a Jedi-like performance Friday night to the delight of thousands of fans who had gathered at the Des Moines Civic Center to hear — and see — “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert” and its iconic score come to life.

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    Meet A Musician: Gregory Oakes 04/01/2019 In Symphony News

    I’ve always had music around me as long as I can remember. It was playing in the house from my earliest memories.

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  • "My Favorite Field Trip of the Year" 03/01/2019 In Symphony News

    Remember the very first time you heard a live symphony – the excitement of seeing musicians on-stage and being moved by the power of music. Last month, over 5,600 fourth and fifth grade students had the opportunity to experience the Des Moines Symphony live on the Civic Center stage, many for the first time.

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  • Meet a Musician: Elaine Ng 02/01/2019 In Symphony News

    I am not sure when I first experienced music, but I can’t recall my life without music. Maybe my very first encounter with music was my mom watching Michael Jackson’s music video while I danced along when I was two-years-old!

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  • Free Tickets for Furloughed Federal Employees 01/17/2019 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony has announced that furloughed federal employees are eligible for two complimentary tickets to attend a Des Moines Symphony Masterworks concert of their choice. All Masterworks series concerts through May 2019 are included in the offer (subject to availability).

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Recent Articles

  • Season Finale: Meet George Li 05/01/2025 In Symphony News
  • Season Finale: Pines of Rome Program Notes 04/21/2025 In Symphony News
  • Final Symphony: Meet Stephen Beus 04/08/2025 In Symphony News
  • Masterworks 6: Meet the Guest Soloists 03/13/2025 In Symphony News
  • Masterworks 6: O Fortuna - Carmina Burana Program Notes 03/11/2025 In Symphony News
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