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.