Pre-Concert Talks
The Charlotte Symphony is committed to delivering exceptional musical experiences. By sharing information and the exciting stories behind the music before each Classical series concert, we hope concertgoers will feel more connected to the in-concert experience.
Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees, or a guest conductor or artist, leads a discussion about the evening's repertoire and composers an hour prior to the performance.
Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees, or a guest conductor or artist, leads a discussion about the evening's repertoire and composers an hour prior to the performance.
Belk Theater
Belk Theater pre-concert talks take place on the Mezzanine Level of the lobby (unless otherwise noted below).
Knight Theater
Knight Theater pre-concert talks take place in the Wells Fargo Pre-Function Space (unless otherwise noted below). Once you enter the Knight Theater by the Box Office, take the stairs on your right down one level.
Upcoming Talks
Debussy's La Mer
April 25 & 26, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Mezzanine LobbyJoin Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and cellist Andrea Casarrubios for a conversation about the upcoming program.
FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2
Andrea CASARRUBIOS MIRAGE Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
DEBUSSY La Mer
Bernstein & Copland
May 16 & 17, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Wells Fargo Pre-Function SpaceMay 18, 2025 | 2 PM | Wells Fargo Pre-Function Space
Join Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green and clarinetist Anthony McGill for a conversation about the upcoming program.
BERNSTEIN Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
COPLAND Clarinet Concerto
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
Artists and programs subject to change without notice.
