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.
2012-2013 Pre-Opera Talks
Please note there is no Pre-Opera Talk on Opening Night, September 7. Click on a name to see more details for a speaker.
Rigoletto, Alexandra Amati-Camperi, September 8, 11, 15, 21, and 25, 2012
Rigoletto, Giancarlo Aquilanti, September 12, 16, 18, 19, 23 and 30, 2012
The Capulets and the Montagues, Jonathan Khuner, September 29-October 19, 2012
Moby-Dick, Desirée Mays, October 10-November 2, 2012 (except October 23 and 26)
Moby-Dick, Jake Heggie and Kip Cranna, October 23 and 26, 2012
Lohengrin, Peter Susskind, October 20-November 9, 2012
Tosca, Kip Cranna, November 15, 18, 21, 25, and 28 and December 2, 2012
Tosca, Joseph Calver, November 16, 20, 24, 27, and 29 and December 1, 2012
Tales of Hoffmann, Marcia Green, June 5-July 6, 2013
Così fan tutte, Bruce Lamott, June 9-July 1, 2013
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Sarah Cahill, June 19-July 7, 2013
Speakers and schedules are subject to change.