The Baton Rouge Symphony is thrilled to announce an extraordinary concert featuring the world-renowned pianist Olga Kern, under the baton of the acclaimed conductor Adam Johnson. This spectacular evening will include Linda R. Coleman's evocative piece "For A Beautiful Land," the enchanting "The Firebird" Suite by Igor Stravinsky, and Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, showcasing Kern's virtuosic talents.

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Opening Night With Olga Kern

River Center Theatre

Join us for a spectacular evening as the Des Moines Symphony presents "Parker Plays Gershwin" at the Des Moines Civic Center. This unforgettable performance, taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 2:30 PM, features the renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Experience the joyful melodies and syncopated rhythms of Gershwin’s Concerto in F, a masterpiece that will be brought to life under the skilled hands of Parker.

The concert will also showcase the exuberant "Music from The Celebration: A Symphonic Jubilee" by Des Moines composer Linda Robbins Coleman, and Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 7, creating a night of musical brilliance. Under the baton of the distinguished and dynamic conductor Joseph Giunta, the Des Moines Symphony promises an evening of compelling interpretations and innovative programming.

Ticket prices range from $20 to $80, with a special half-price offer for students. The performance will include one intermission, making the total duration approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

This event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, including The Rosenberg Family in Honor of Audrey & Dr. Harlan Rosenberg, and The Estate of Stanley Richards.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a blend of classical and contemporary music that will leave you mesmerized. Secure your tickets now for "Parker Plays Gershwin" and be part of a musical celebration that resonates with the soul of Des Moines.

Parker Plays Gershwin

Des Moines Civic Center

Experience the electrifying blend of classical and jazz as the Des Moines Symphony presents "Parker Plays Gershwin" at the Des Moines Civic Center. This captivating event, scheduled for November 23 - 24, 2024, promises an unforgettable evening under the baton of Joseph Giunta, with the virtuosic Jon Kimura Parker on piano.

The concert will showcase a rich program beginning with Linda Robbins Coleman's "Music from The Celebration: A Symphonic Jubilee," a piece brimming with exuberance. The highlight of the evening, Gershwin's "Concerto in F," will feature Parker's mastery in blending classical precision with jazz's spontaneous joy. The program concludes with Beethoven's triumphant "Symphony No. 7," a work celebrated for its rhythmic vitality and emotional depth.

This event is a celebration of musical innovation, supported in part by a generous gift from the estate of Stanley Richards and sponsored by the Rosenberg Family in honor of Audrey & Dr. Harlan Rosenberg. Please note that attendance is limited to children age 5 and over who have tickets.

For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the official website at dmsymphony.org. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Des Moines Symphony and Jon Kimura Parker as they bring Gershwin's masterpiece to life at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Linda Robbins Coleman

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