2023 Concert Schedule

Join us on June 6th at 7:30 PM at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University for the opening night of the Zenith Chamber Music Festival. Two of classical music’s brightest stars, violinist Helen Kim and cellist Zuill Bailey, will join forces for an unforgettable evening of chamber music – and it’s all free! With a combined wealth of talent, Helen and Zuill will showcase their technical prowess and artistic expression, delivering a dynamic performance that promises to be a highlight of the festival. Zuill Bailey is a Grammy Award-winning cellist and artistic director, widely considered one of the best in the

Don’t miss the chance to experience a one of a kind performance by world-renowned cellist, Matt Haimovitz! Join us at the Des Moines Art Center for an interactive music and art program that will surely be a musical feast for the senses. With two showtimes at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time for the 7:30 PM performance, as space is limited. And the best part? The tickets are completely free! With a career spanning over 30 years, Matt has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages,

Don’t miss the chance to experience a one of a kind performance by world-renowned cellist, Matt Haimovitz! Join us at the Des Moines Art Center for an interactive music and art program that will surely be a musical feast for the senses. With two showtimes at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the 7:30 PM performance, as space is limited. And the best part? The tickets are completely free! With a career spanning over 30 years, Matt has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, collaborated with a

Join us at the Zenith Chamber Music Festival on June 8th for a mesmerizing Damani Phillips Jazz Quartet performance at the outdoor Waterworks Park Killinger Family Stage! Get ready to experience the soulful sounds of jazz as this talented ensemble, led by the renowned saxophonist Dr. Damani Phillips, takes the stage. With a background that spans classical saxophone, jazz studies, and African-American studies, Dr. Phillips is a true virtuoso and a respected performer and educator. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz, and has a repertoire that ranges from classic jazz standards to modern hits. Don’t

Join us for a musical celebration at Saint Stevens! Experience the captivating sounds of the up-and-coming Ivalas Quartet as they showcase their dedication to BIPOC voices in classical music. This talented ensemble, composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Aimée McAnulty and cellist Pedro Sánchez, have been making waves in the classical music world since their formation at the University of Michigan in 2017. Be a part of the journey as the Ivalas Quartet performs works by BIPOC composers such as Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Eleanor Alberga. With past performances at Carnegie Hall and