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Hope – Copland & Gershwin

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Hope – Copland & Gershwin

When
Apr 18th, 2026 - Apr 19th, 2026
All Day
Where
221 Walnut StDes MoinesIA50309

Two American musical icons meet on the sixth Masterworks program of the season. Copland’s Shaker-influenced Appalachian Spring and Gershwin’s jazz-infused An American in Paris bookend the concert. Heitzeg’s Symphony In Sculpture celebrates the Pappajohn Sculpture Park through its musical evocation of Des Moines’ favorite sculptures. Margaret Bonds’ Music from the Montgomery Variations reflects the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement.

Two Shows:

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30PM

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 7:30PM

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