Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Saturday September 3

Sunday September 4

Thursday September 8

In collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
Bernadette Peters in Concert
7:30 PM

One night only! Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear this legend live with the Des Moines Symphony.
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Wednesday September 21

Symphony
Classical Conversations: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel
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, Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel.
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Saturday September 24

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel
7:30 PM

Sharon Isbin, called “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time,” joins the Symphony for a dazzling Season Debut packed with new and familiar classics, including Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Rodrigo’s virtuosic Fantasia para un gentilhombre, and Ravel’s rapturous, passionate Daphnis et Chloe.

Live-streamed events are available to view on the day of event, and on-demand for 30 days after the initial broadcast.
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Sunday September 25

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel
2:30 PM

Sharon Isbin, called “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time,” joins the Symphony for a dazzling Season Debut packed with new and familiar classics, including Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Rodrigo’s virtuosic Fantasia para un gentilhombre, and Ravel’s rapturous, passionate Daphnis et Chloe.
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