Des Moines Symphony is one of four in the country in developing young musicians.

The Des Moines Symphony is 1 of 4 symphonies in the USA with a young musician academy, which is the focus of their final 3 Masterworks performances. Get 20% off using code: IOWAPODCAST to see this unique experience right here in Iowa!

Maestro Joseph Giunta breaks down their final three Masterworks concerts featuring the Heartland Youth Choir singing the well known Shaker Hymn "Tis a Gift to be Simple" and 17-year old child prodigy Amaryn Olmeda for Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and a whole lot more. 

Chapters:
00:50 - Orchestra Size and Hall Acoustics 
02:05 - Masterworks 5: Reflection featuring Stella Chen 
09:44 - Masterworks 6: Hope featuring Heartland Youth Choir
14:13 - Masterworks 7: Courage featuring Amaryn Olmeda
15:32 - Alpine Symphony And Hall Sound

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