Des Moines Symphony Orchestra: Alpine Symphony

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra: Alpine Symphony

9
May
Date
9 May (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 7:30 PM
Venue
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, United States
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The Des Moines Symphony Orchestra will perform its season finale, "Courage: Alpine Symphony," at the Des Moines Civic Center on May 9 and 10, 2026. 

This Masterworks 7 program features monumental storytelling and a powerful brass section. 

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Event Schedule 
Program Details 
Venue & Location 
Ticket Information 
Des Moines Civic Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026: 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026: 2:30 PM
Main Feature: Richard Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony, a massive work requiring 34 brass players that musically depicts a journey through the Alps.
Additional Repertoire: Strauss’s Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, featuring guest violinist Amaryn Olmeda.
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Direct Purchase: Tickets can be purchased through the Des Moines Performing Arts Ticket Office online, by phone at 515-246-2300, or in person at the Civic Center.
Des Moines Performing Arts Ticket Office
Pricing: Single tickets start at $22, with student tickets ranging from $7.50 to $35.
Note: Prices typically increase by $5 on the day of the concert (excluding student rush tickets).
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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