Orchestra Iowa is setting the stage for an exciting and diverse lineup of musical events in 2025, bringing together a medley of genres, from orchestral masterpieces to rock tributes. The events range from the haunting tones of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony in Masterworks IV, to the energetic rhythms of jazz, rock, and pop in various concert series. This year, audiences can look forward to a wide array of performances, each with its own unique flair, promising to captivate and entertain music lovers across Iowa and beyond.

Orchestra Iowa Unveils a Diverse Musical Journey in 2025

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Get going to Scandinavia. With composers from Finland, Norway, and Denmark, Masterworks V is full of Nordic flair. Start with the delicate melancholy of Sibelius’s Valse triste – A melancholic waltz of memories both beautiful and somber. Pianist Winston Choi dives into the icy and emotional depths of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable,” finishes the program in fiery, fierce, and dramatic style.

Masterworks V

Paramount Theatre Iowa

5th Plaza

Be transported to the Big Apple as the bright lights of Broadway come to Orchestra Iowa. The Best of Broadway will get your toes tapping and hands clapping with an unforgettable evening of iconic music. From golden age classics to contemporary musical hits, every note is a showstopper, and every melody tells a story — guaranteed to leave you humming long after the final bow.

The Best of Broadway

Get primed for Hammer Time! With over 100 musicians on stage, a chorus, and the infamous “Mahler Hammer” our season finale is a gripping journey through triumph and despair. Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 weaves a tale of a hero facing an inevitable tragic fate with relentless courage. From its soaring melodies to the dramatic Hammer blows, this is Mahler at his most electrifying.

Masterworks Vi

The University of Iowa School of Music - Voxman Building

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Now Hear This is produced by GMixEast and presented by Orchestra Iowa. The series is dedicated to providing performing artists an opportunity to develop their musical vision culminating in a live performance.

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