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2016–2017 79TH SEASON
JOY!AN ODE TO
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DES MOINES SYMPHONY dmsymphony.org 3
From Bach, Beethoven, and Berlioz to Broadway and Bugs Bunny, our 2016-17 season is
overflowing with symphonic Masterworks, dazzling Pops, and internationally-acclaimed guest
artists. Whether your love is Classical, Pops or both, we’ve programmed a season that will
delight and inspire you from September to May!
Each concert in our Masterworks season has something for everyone to enjoy – magnificent
masterpieces, star performers, and a few surprises I think you’ll love. Our Pops series, now in
its second year, brings back audience favorites and introduces Kristin Chenoweth’s sparkling
soprano to Des Moines. The musicians and I can’t wait to bring this season’s music to life in
our new acoustic shell.
As always, the best way to make sure you don’t miss out on a moment of these great
performances is to become a subscriber. Our members receive invitations to special
Symphony events, first access to renew their favorite seats each year and, of course,
subscribers receive the greatest available savings on tickets. To learn more about becoming a
part of our Symphony family, visit page 23. I hope you’ll find this season as thrilling as I do.
See you at the Symphony for An Ode to Joy!
JOSEPH GIUNTA, MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
WELCOME TO OUR 79TH SEASON –
AN ODE TO JOY!
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SAT SEP 24 7:30PM / SUN SEP 25 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
Joseph Giunta, conducting
The Drake Choir
Simpson College Chamber Singers
Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble
ROSSINI William Tell Overture
J.S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral – An Ode to Joy”
Our 79th season opens with Rossini’s galloping William Tell Overture and Bach’s dazzling Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Finally, experience the elation of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. You’ll be swept off your feet as the Symphony is joined by a soaring, 200-voice choir in this joyful anthem for humanity.
SEASON DEBUT: BEETHOVEN’S ODE TO JOY! 11
DES MOINES SYMPHONY dmsymphony.org 5
OUR 79TH SEASON FEATURES MUSIC THAT WILL UPLIFT AND INSPIRE. JOIN US FOR OUR SEVEN-CONCERT MASTERWORKS SERIES FEATURING CLASSICAL MUSIC’S MOST BELOVED ORCHESTRAL PIECES PLAYED BY THE GIFTED MUSICIANS OF YOUR DES MOINES SYMPHONY.
CONCERT PRELUDE TALKSOUR FREE PRE-CONCERT TALKS ARE PRESENTED 45 MINUTES BEFORE EVERY MASTERWORKS CONCERT. JOIN US TO ENHANCE YOUR SYMPHONY EXPERIENCE WITH A LIVELY AND INFORMAL PREVIEW OF THE EVENING’S REPERTOIRE.
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From the sparkling Classical perfection of Mozart to the colorful tone poem of Richard Strauss, this
all-German program is packed with familiar melodies and uplifting masterworks. Plus, experience the
power and passion of virtuoso violinist Vadim Gluzman as he plays Brahms’s bold Violin Concerto.
GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR: KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Joseph Giunta, conducting
Vadim Gluzman, violin
WAGNER Overture to The Flying Dutchman
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
MOZART Symphony No. 35 “Haffner”
R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
SAT OCT 29 7:30PM / SUN OCT 30 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
A GERMAN RHAPSODY 22
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Joseph Giunta, conducting
Lise de la Salle, piano
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo & Juliet (Overture Fantasy)
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2
PROKOFIEV Music from Romeo & Juliet
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Hear Rachmaninoff’s glorious, lyrical Second Piano Concerto played by rising star Lise de la Salle, plus
our all-Russian program features two contrasting musical portrayals of Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare’s
classic tale of star-crossed lovers is brought to vivid, symphonic life by Prokofiev’s passionate ballet
and Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Overture Fantasy.
RENEW BY MAY 31 TO GUARANTEE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS ALL SEASON
SAT NOV 19 7:30PM / SUN NOV 20 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
ROMEO & RACH 2 33
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Acclaimed by the New York Times as “one of the finest conductors of her generation,” JoAnn Falletta
leads the Symphony in a soaring symphonic evening. This concert includes an exciting range of works
from Brahms and Bolcom to Bruckner’s “cathedrals of sound.”
GUEST CONDUCTOR SPONSOR: NIXON LAURIDSEN & VIRGINIA CROSKERY LAURIDSEN GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR: THE SYMPHONY’S LEGAL CIRCLE
SAT JAN 28 7:30PM / SUN JAN 29 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
JoAnn Falletta, guest conducting
Oasis Quartet
BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture
William BOLCOM Concerto Grosso for Saxophone Quartet
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4 “Romantic”
CATHEDRALS OF SOUND 4
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Renowned American pianist Robert Thies is a consummate musician whose dramatic interpretation of
Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto will inspire. You’ll be enchanted by music from Mendelssohn’s
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, then feel the stirring joy of Mussorgsky’s majestic Great Gate of Kiev.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: THE SYMPHONY’S HEALTHCARE CIRCLE
SAT MAR 4 7:30PM / SUN MAR 5 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
Joseph Giunta, conducting
Robert Edward Thies, piano
MENDELSSOHN Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2
MUSSORGSKY/ Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition
SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE FLEXIBLE, FREE TICKET EXCHANGES
55PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
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66Go Beyond the Score in our seventh annual collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The
first half of our program depicts the colorful life of Hector Berlioz through music, multimedia and live
theatre. After intermission, you’ll hear the Orchestra play Symphonie Fantastique in its entirety.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
SAT APR 1 7:30PM / SUN APR 2 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
Joseph Giunta, conducting
Matthew Krause, actor
Beyond the Score – In Collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Gerard McBurney, Creative Director Martha Gilmer, Executive Producer
BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique
BEYOND THE SCORE: BERLIOZ’S ‘SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE’
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77SAT MAY 13 7:30PM / SUN MAY 14 2:30PMCIVIC CENTER
Season Finale! Cellist Matt Haimovitz makes his Des Moines Symphony debut playing Saint-Saëns’s
beautiful First Cello Concerto. Iowa native Michael Daugherty’s American Gothic is accompanied by our
world-premiere film celebrating Grant Wood’s Iowa. Finally, our season reaches its zenith with Ravel’s
beloved, driving, hypnotic Bolero.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: THE SYMPHONY’S DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION CIRCLE
PLATINUM SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE THE BEST DISCOUNT – 20% OFF SINGLE TICKET PRICES
SEASON FINALE: AMERICAN GOTHIC AND BOLERO
Joseph Giunta, conducting
Matt Haimovitz, cello
HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis
Michael DAUGHERTY American Gothic
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
RAVEL Bolero
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DES MOINES SYMPHONY dmsymphony.org 13
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POPS
Bugs Bunny is back for one night only! Enjoy your favorite classic Looney Tunes projected on the big
screen, while the Des Moines Symphony plays the original scores live, and in perfect synchronization.
This must-see concert experience will bring laughter and joy to audience members of all ages.
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SAT NOV 5 7:30PM
WARNER BROS. PRESENTS BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II 1Conducted by George Daugherty
Created by George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong
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SAT DEC 31 8PM
The hottest ticket in town is the Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Pops! This year, come ring-a-ding-ding
in the New Year with the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra. You’ll hear all your favorite Sinatra songs
backed by the rich orchestral power of your Des Moines Symphony.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES
POPS
NEW YEAR’S EVE POPS: SINATRA AT 100 AND BEYOND 22Joseph Giunta, conducting
Steve Lippia, guest artist
SUBSCRIBE BY MAY 31 AND RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE SYMPHONY SOUVENIR CUP! USE IT ALL SEASON LONG AND AT ANY CIVIC CENTER EVENT.
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Tony and Emmy Award-winning star Kristin Chenoweth has taken the world by storm with her
powerhouse voice and dynamic stage presence. For one night only, she joins the Des Moines
Symphony in what is sure to be a ‘wickedly’ wonderful evening of Broadway fan favorites.
POPS
In collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
SAT FEB 25 7:30PM
KRISTIN CHENOWETH IN CONCERT 33
SUBSCRIBE TODAY SAVE ON ALL THREE CONCERTS WITH A POPS SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE!
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Bank of the West presents
DES MOINES SYMPHONY’S YANKEE DOODLE POPSFRI JUL 1 8:30PM / FREE Join us on the Iowa State Capitol West Lawn as Joseph Giunta and the Orchestra perform The Sound of America complete with Des Moines’ premiere fireworks display over the downtown skyline. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs for Iowa’s largest single-day concert event.
SUPPORTING SPONSORS: CASEY’S GENERAL STORES AND HYVEE, INC.
DES MOINES SYMPHONY ACADEMYThe Symphony Academy provides outstanding music education experiences for nearly 500 students each week. To enroll in private lessons, Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestras, chamber music, group lessons, summer and spring break camps, adult education and much more – visit dmsymphony.org/academy.
In Collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
FAMILY CONCERT: MOTHER GOOSESAT FEB 18 1PMJoin Joseph Giunta and the Des Moines Symphony in our sixth annual collaborative Family Concert as we transform the Civic Center. The Orchestra will evoke Mother Goose musically as the actors evoke it dramatically, using masks, puppets, and movement. Visit desmoinesperformingarts.org for tickets.
CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONSSEP 21, OCT 26, JAN 25, MAR 1 6:30-8PM / $15Classical Conversations offers four informal and enjoyable opportunities to learn about the music the Orchestra performs during the 2016-2017 season. Join us at the Temple for Performing Arts to enjoy wine and cheese, an enlightening presentation, and the company of fellow music-lovers.
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SEASON TICKET PACKAGESSUBSCRIBE AND SAVE UP TO 20%!
Masterworks 1 SEASON DEBUT: BEETHOVEN’S ODE TO JOY! SAT SEP 24 7:30PM / SUN SEP 25 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 2 A GERMAN RHAPSODY SAT OCT 29 7:30PM / SUN OCT 30 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 3 ROMEO & RACH 2 SAT NOV 19 7:30PM / SUN NOV 20 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 4 CATHEDRALS OF SOUND SAT JAN 28 7:30PM / SUN JAN 29 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 5 PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION SAT MAR 4 7:30PM / SUN MAR 5 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 6 BEYOND THE SCORE: BERLIOZ’S ‘SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE’ SAT APR 1 7:30PM / SUN APR 2 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Masterworks 7 SEASON FINALE: AMERICAN GOTHIC AND BOLERO SAT MAY 13 7:30PM / SUN MAY 14 2:30PM CIVIC CENTER
MASTERWORKS SERIES
SUBSCRIBE BY MAY 31 AND RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE DES MOINES SYMPHONY SOUVENIR CUP ALONG WITH ONE COMPLIMENTARY DRINK VOUCHER! USE THE CUP ALL SEASON LONG AT OUR CONCERTS AND AT ANY CIVIC CENTER EVENT.
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The Des Moines Symphony is pleased to offer several affordable options for students.
Half-price tickets: Students may purchase any Masterworks subscription for half-price. Single tickets for Masterworks Concerts are also available for half-price in all sections – just visit the Civic Center Ticket Office to purchase.
Collegiate 7: Any college student may subscribe to our seven Masterworks programs for just $40 – that’s less than $6 per ticket! Call 515.280.4004 by September 16 to order.
Student Rush Tickets: At all Masterworks concerts, subject to availability, students high school age or younger may sit in any section for $5, and older students may sit in any section for $10. That means a $65 ticket could cost just $5! Available at the Civic Center Ticket Office the day of the concert only.
THREE-CONCERT POPS SERIES
Experience live music that soars, inspires
and… Pops! Our Pops concerts feature fan
favorites and incredible guest artists. Pops
series subscribers will save $10 over single
ticket prices with each Pops series
subscription package. To see more subscriber
benefits, turn to page 23.
GROUP TICKETS
Enjoy great music with your closest friends,
colleagues, or service club. Groups of 10 or
more receive the following benefits:
are on sale to the general public
reception at concert (at an additional cost)
For more information about Group Ticket
Opportunities, please call 515.280.4004.
POPS SERIES
Pops 1 WARNER BROS. PRESENTS BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II SAT NOV 5 7:30PM CIVIC CENTER
Pops 2 NEW YEAR’S EVE POPS: SINATRA AT 100 AND BEYOND SAT DEC 31 8:00PM CIVIC CENTER
Pops 3 KRISTIN CHENOWETH IN CONCERT In collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts SAT FEB 25 7:30PM CIVIC CENTER
STUDENT TICKETS
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POPS 3–Concert Series
Kristin Chenoweth in Concert uses a different seating map – please understand your seats may not be the same.
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1. MASTERWORKS __________________________ SAT / SUN
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Sep 21 Oct 26 Jan 25 Mar 1
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Save $10 when you subscribe to all three Pops concerts with our Pops Subscription Package.
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NUMBER OF CLASSICAL
CONVERSATIONS
$15 x ______ =
____ $303 ____ $219 ____ $156 $ ______
TOTALS
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TOTALS
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Warner Bros Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II* SAT NOV 5 7:30PM New Year’s Eve Pops: Sinatra at 100 and Beyond* SAT DEC 31 8PM Kristin Chenoweth In Concert* SAT FEB 25 7:30PM ____ $133 ____ $79 ____ $56 ____ $35
____ $90 ____ $75 ____ $55 ____ $35 $ ______
$ ______
$ ______
Warner Bros. Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
New Year’s Eve Pops: Sinatra at 100 and Beyond
Kristin Chenoweth in Concert
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Priority SeatingGuarantee the same seats for each concert (must subscribe by May 31)
Exclusive Savings Subscribers receive the best
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One free Masterworks ticket voucher to share with a friend
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Ticket Donation: Mail any unused tickets to the Symphony office before the concert and we’ll send a tax receipt for your donation
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