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Classical Conversations

Join us for pre-concert Classical Conversations—meet the artists and discover the orchestra experience from a new perspective. Hosted by Jeffrey Grogan and Roger Wight, these casual discussions give you a look into the music and music-makers performing that day. Classical Conversations begin one hour before the concert and are free to all ticket holders.

 
 

2010–11 HOST SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Russian Tales October 29 and 31 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews guest soloist Dudana Mazmanishvili.
Bronfman Plays Brahms November 5–7 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews Music Director Jacques Lacombe.
Enigma Variations November 27 & 28 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews Music Director Jacques Lacombe and Jeff Farrington of the Edward T. Cone Foundation.
Water! From the River to the Sea January 7–9 See Winter Festival event listings
Best of Water Januay 13–16 See Winter Festival event listings
Water! Fantasy & Fables January 21–23 See Winter Festival event listings
Arabian Nights February 26 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews composer Behzad Ranjbaran.
An Italian Excursion March 11–13 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews concertmaster Eric Wyrick.
Marc-André Hamelin Returns March 26 & 27 Roger Wight, Director of Artistic Planning, interviews guest conductor Michael Stern.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto April 8 – 10 TBD
 
 
CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS FEEDBACK
 

“It is always a pleasure to have a discussion by such wonderfully knowledgeable people.” 

“I truly enjoy these pre-concert sessions. Not only do you learn about the pieces to be played, but the questions from the audience invoke more from the people on stage, and history and personal stories often come out. You also get a great picture of the person. This experience definitely enhances the program! Thank you for providing this opportunity!” 

“Fascinating talk. We appreciate this opportunity to get to know some of the musicians and conductors on a more personal basis.” 

“I love the chats. I am new to concerts and I learn so much.”