Emmanuel Ax: The Lauridsen Great Pianist Series

Schedule

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm

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Location

Sheslow Auditorium | Des Moines, IA

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Emanuel Ax returns to Des Moines for the Lauridsen Great Pianists Series and CMA’s 100th season! One of the world’s most brilliant and versatile pianists, he has earned the respect and admiration of music lovers and critics around the world. Ax, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, is an 8-time GRAMMY winner. Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s most renowned pianists in a solo recital!

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Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Ave,Des Moines,IA,United States

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