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Yo-Yo Ma
An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma:
Reflections in Words and Music
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Photo Credit: Jason Bell
Civic Center
Des Moines, Iowa
Sat, Nov 1, 2025
7:30 PM
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About the Show
The first concert of CMA’s 100th Season is one you’ll never forget: Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma makes his Civic Music debut! This special performance from Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this legend live and in person!
“I believe that art, music, and the humanities help us fulfill unwritten contracts. They help us sympathize with the human condition and examine how we relate to one other. They help us receive the wisdom of the past, they help us understand today’s problems, and they empower us to imagine a better world.”
–Yo-Yo Ma
Practical information
Duration
75 minutes
Where is the concert happening?
This concert will happen at the Civic Center, which features a 76-foot wide by 28-foot high proscenium stage, the focal point for a fan-shaped continental seating area that accommodates an audience of 2,762.
Where should I park?
Meter parking surrounds the venue. Parking meters charge Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Visit the Greater Des Moines Partnership for more information on parking.
Valet: Available at most performances. Advanced valet purchases are available through the ticket office or online. Starting one hour prior to the performance valet is available for purchase curbside.
Fourth and Grand Parking Ramp: You may enter this parking garage from Grand Avenue, just east of Fourth Street or you may enter the garage from Fourth Street, just north of Locust Street. Event parking fees are charged at most downtown ramps.
Third and Court Parking Ramp: You may enter this parking garage directly from Third Street, just south of Walnut Avenue. Event parking fees are charged at most downtown ramps. This ramp is connected to the Civic Center by Skywalk.
Elliott Apartments – Located at 216 3rd St. and 219 4th st. Downtown Des Moines: This is a surface pay lot that costs $5.
