Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Sunday December 6

DMSO at Home Live
Happy Holidays with John Helmich & Sophia Ahmad
7:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, December 6 for a special holiday-themed livestream featuring violinist John Helmich and his wife, pianist Sophia S. Ahmad. Enjoy classic carols and traditional favorites, from 'Silent Night' to 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' and many more.
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Sunday December 13

Symphony
Symphony with a Twist: Virtual Donor Lounge
7:00 PM

Members of the Maestro’s Circle are invited to join us at our virtual donor lounge – Symphony with a Twist! Bring your questions and raise a glass at this live Zoom event where Maestro Giunta will be joined by special guests composer Michael Torke and Des Moines Symphony musician Madeline Capistran.
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Tuesday December 15

Wednesday December 16

Thursday December 17

Live from the Temple
Winter Fantasia
7:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! From Bach’s endearing Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring to Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on “Greensleeves," this festive evening of music will inspire warmth, joy and peace.
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Sunday December 27

Academy
DMSO at Home Family Holiday Concert
7:00 PM

Join us for a special DMSO at Home Family Concert featuring a full hour of holiday-themed performances from our Symphony musicians! You'll hear familiar favorites like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reinder, Silent Night, and Jingle Bell Rock as well as new interpretations of In the Bleak Midwinter, the Wexford Carol, Toyland, and many more.
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Thursday December 31

Symphony
A Virtual New Year's Eve Celebration
7:00 PM

Each and every year, the Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Pops is the hottest ticket in town. This year, we’re going online with a star-studded fundraiser you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home – or anywhere in the world!
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