Pre-Opera Talks are free to ticketholders and take place in the main theater in the Orchestra section, 55 minutes prior to curtain. Enhance your experience by attending Pre-Opera Talks, whether you're a newcomer, opera aficionado or anywhere in between.
2011-2012 Pre-Opera Talks
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Turandot, Kip Cranna, September 14-November 25, 2011
Heart of a Soldier, Jonathan Khuner, September 10-30, 2011
Lucrezia Borgia, Giancarlo Aquilanti, September 23-October 11, 2011
Don Giovanni, Bruce Lamott, October 15-November 10, 2011
Xerxes, Joseph Calver, October 30-November 19, 2011
Carmen, Marcia Green, November 6-December 4, 2011
Carmen for Families, John Bischoff, November 27-December 4, 2011
Nixon in China, John Bischoff, June 8-July 3, 2012
Attila, Peter Susskind, June 12-July 1, 2012
The Magic Flute, Alexandra Amati-Camperi, June 13-July 8, 2012
Speakers and schedules are subject to change. Please note there is no Pre-Opera Talk on Opening Night, September 9, 2011.
A list of Pre-Opera Talk speakers for the 2012-2013 Season will be available on this page in summer 2012.