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 on the Orchestra Level of the Lobby (unless otherwise noted below).
Upcoming Talks
Strauss's Blue Danube
Friday, Jan 9 & Saturday, Jan 10 | 6:30 PMLobby - Mezzanine Level
Guest conductor Michael Christie sits down with Tara Villa Keith, Chair & Professor of Music & Symphony Orchestra Director at Davidson College, for a conversation about the program.
Prokofiev & Schumann
Friday, Jan 30 & Saturday, Jan 31 | 6:30 PMSunday, Feb 1 | 2:00 PM
Lobby - Orchestra Level
Host and participating artists to be announced.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Friday, Feb 13 & Saturday, Feb 14 | 6:30 PMLobby - Mezzanine Level
Host and participating artists to be announced.
Ravel's Boléro
Friday, Mar 6 & Saturday, Mar 7 | 6:30 PMLobby - Mezzanine Level
Host and participating artists to be announced.
