Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Saturday September 4

Water Works Pops
Aretha: A Tribute
7:30 PM

Broadway diva Capathia Jenkins joins the Symphony for a glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul! Join us under the stars for an evening of your favorite Aretha Franklin hits, including Respect, Think, A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, and more.
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Sunday September 5

Water Works Pops
A John Williams Celebration
7:30 PM

From Star Wars to E.T., Indiana Jones to Harry Potter and more, join us for a thrilling Symphonic celebration of composer John Williams. You’ll hear your beloved film favorites played under the stars in the Symphony’s free, family-friendly Water Works Pops Series.
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Wednesday September 22

Symphony
Classical Conversations: Beethoven's Fifth
6:30 PM

Go inside the music! Join Dr. Eric McIntyre of Grinnell College for an online class discussing the music and composers of our September Masterworks Concerts, Beethoven's Fifth.
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Saturday September 25

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Beethoven's Fifth
7:30 PM

The most famous four notes in music open Beethoven’s gripping, powerful Fifth Symphony. Hear the raw power and dramatic triumph in a Season Debut packed with spectacle, from the stagecraft of Corigliano’s Promenade Overture to Florence Price’s lyrical, evocative Piano Concerto in One Movement performed by celebrated pianist Awadagin Pratt.
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Sunday September 26

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Beethoven's Fifth
2:30 PM

The most famous four notes in music open Beethoven’s gripping, powerful Fifth Symphony. Hear the raw power and dramatic triumph in a Season Debut packed with spectacle, from the stagecraft of Corigliano’s Promenade Overture to Florence Price’s lyrical, evocative Piano Concerto in One Movement performed by celebrated pianist Awadagin Pratt.
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