What Are Pre-Concert Talks?

Offered before every Coffee and Classics series performance, our free pre-concert talks—hosted by WUOL—give you a deeper look into the music you’re about to hear. Often featuring composers, conductors, or musicians from the program, these engaging conversations offer behind-the-scenes insights and stories that bring the concert to life. Talks last about 30 minutes and are held inside Whitney Hall. Feel free to sit anywhere in the main hall during the talk—even if it’s not your assigned concert seat.

When to Arrive

Arrive about an hour before your Coffee or Classics Series concert (see exact times below) to catch the full talk. Enter Whitney Hall through the stage left entrance, and feel free to sit anywhere in the main hall. Pre-concert talks are free and open to all ticket holders—no RSVP required!