2022 Zenith Concert Hall
This year Zenith is returning to in-person performances! We are excited to invite you to our performance venues. Our season’s Opening and Finale at Drake Sheslow Auditorium will still have livestreams available to watch. Links to these performances can be found below.
Zenith is supported by grants and donations. Your donation—of any amount—will help to ensure we continue to provide free performances for years to come!
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For a full program with artist details, click here!
Zenith Day One: Drake Sheslow Auditorium
2507 University Ave, Des Moines
Xavier Foley – Solo Bass, A Jordan Concert
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 – 7:30PM (CST)
* The video will appear on this channel once we are live
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – 10:30AM (CST)
Conversation with Xavier Foley: Navigating Music in Today’s World
Drake Turner Jazz Center
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Zenith Day Two: Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines
Breaking Barriers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 – 6:00PM (CST)
Program
Pablo De Sarasate ~ Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25
Kenji Bunch ~ Dies Irae (piano trio)
Kaija Saariaho ~ Dreaming Chaconne
Alexander Borodin ~ String Quartet No. 2
*piano sponsored by West Music
A third-generation company – West Music’s continued growth and success has, as its foundation, a rich history of providing quality service and opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play now, play for life. West Music has six stores locations with a wide selection of pianos across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. We’re proud to also offer a virtual showroom and private consultation services in the in the greater Des Moines region.
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Zenith Day Three: Noce
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines
Jazz
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 – 8:00PM (CST)
A performance by the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra Sextet
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Zenith Day Four: Westminster Presbyterian Church
4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines
Circle of Friends!
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 – 7:30PM (CST)
* The video will appear on this channel once we are live
Program
Fritz Kriesler ~ Recitative and Scherzo – Caprice
Dimitri Shostakovich ~ Gadfly Suite
Jianzhong Wang ~ Silver Clouds Chasing the Moon
Daniel Roumain ~ Filter
Peter Schickele ~ Piano Quintet No. 1
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Zenith Day Five: Finale – Drake Sheslow Auditorium
2507 University Ave, Des Moines
St. Paul Suite
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 – 7:30PM (CST)
* The video will appear on this channel once we are live
program
Gustav Holst ~ St. Paul Suite Op. 29 (I, IV)
Zoltan Kodaly ~ Serenade for 2 Violins and Viola, Op. 12
Maurice Ravel ~ Piano Concerto in G Major for two Pianos (Adagio assai)
David Schiff ~ Divertimento from Gimpel the Fool (mvts I, IV)
*Concert sponsored by Robert and Sandra Tatge
