Join the Des Moines Symphony for an unforgettable evening as we conclude our 86th season with the "Season Finale: ReDiscover the Ode to Joy" at the Des Moines Civic Center. This grand finale, taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM, promises to be a spectacular celebration of music and unity.

Under the baton of the esteemed Maestro Joseph Giunta, experience the power and beauty of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famously concluding with the "Ode to Joy" – a timeless anthem of brotherhood and joy. The concert begins with Suppe’s exhilarating "Pique Dame (Queen of Spades) Overture" and continues with Valerie Coleman’s "UMOJI, Anthem of Unity," a piece that beautifully weaves simple melodies into a complex narrative of human endeavor.

This season finale is not just a concert but a monumental event featuring over 150 voices joining the Symphony in a triumphant rendition of Beethoven’s immortal Ninth Symphony. It’s a moment of elation, unity, and musical excellence you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are priced between $15 and $70, with a special half-price offer for students. Be aware that ticket prices will increase by $5 on the day of the concert, so secure your seats in advance. For our student audience, rush tickets are available on the day of the concert at $5 for junior high and high school students and $10 for all other students, with a valid Student ID.

Enhance your concert experience by joining us 45 minutes before the performance for a free Concert Prelude Talk in the Prairie Meadows East Lobby. Led by Dr. Eric McIntyre of Grinnell College, these discussions offer engaging insights into the evening’s program.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a historic musical journey with the Des Moines Symphony. Reserve your tickets now and be part of the joyous celebration that is "ReDiscover the Ode to Joy."

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Season Finale: ReDiscover the Ode to Joy

Des Moines Civic Center


Rhapsody 75
Aptly named Rhapsody 75, this is the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s official 75th anniversary concert! The evening will begin with Suppe’s Pique Dame Overture, which tells the story of the tribulations of young lovers and one’s fortune teller mother. The piece is widely known for its vivid, melodic overture.

Franz Von Suppe

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 5, 2025

Rhapsody 75 · Wyoming Symphony Orchestra

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May 11, 2024

Season Finale: ReDiscover the Ode to Joy · Des Moines Symphony

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