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May 2, 2026 – 7:30 PM: Fireworks Fiesta

Ames City Auditorium
520 6th St. Ames, IA 50010

Concert Conversations with Eric McIntyre at 6:45 PM

Featuring Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano

Soloist Mei-Hsuan Huang sitting at a piano
Soloist Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano

Rich melodies and pyrotechnics abound as pianist Mei-Hsuan Huang performs one of the most beloved and challenging works in the repertoire, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. This extraordinary display of virtuosity is perfectly matched with a trio of brilliant dance works by Mexican composers that bring our season to a dazzling conclusion.

Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2
Revueltas – Sensemayá
Márquez – Danzón No. 2
Moncayo – Huapango

Tickets may be purchased online (https://centraliowasymphony.thundertix.com), Gilger Designs (236 Main Street, Ames, IA), or at the door (Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA)

2025-2026 Season At a Glance

October 4, 2025 | Meditations and Celebrations
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Acacia Scott, harp

December 6, 2025 | Strumming in the Season
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Alex Aldridge, guitar

March 1, 2026 | Young Artists Concert
3:00 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring our Young Artists Competition winners and the Gilbert High School Choir

May 2, 2026 | Fireworks Fiesta
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano

The Central Iowa Symphony is a community orchestra, united by a love of music and dedication to the art of orchestral performance, whose collective goal is to foster quality performances, offer satisfying musical experiences, and nurture educational and cultural growth in central Iowa.