PreConcert Conversations

Beginning one hour before every Philadelphia Orchestra subscription concert, a special PreConcert Conversation will give you insights into the music and music-makers you will hear on the program. PreConcert Conversations are free to all ticket holders and include informal interviews with renowned guest artists and composers, discussions led by distinguished area faculty, and behind-the-scenes information. These lively and engaging programs are held in the Rendell Room of the Kimmel Center or in Verizon Hall.

October 19-21, 2012
David Fox
Lecturer in Theater Arts and English, University of Pennsylvania

October 25-27, 2012
Gabriela Lena Frank
Composer

November 1-3, 2012
Paul Arnold
Violinist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

November 8-10, 2012
Christina & Michelle Naughton
Pianists

November 15-17, 2012
Richard Freedman
John C. Whitehead Professor of Music, Haverford College 

November 23-25, 2012
Mimi Stillman
Artistic Director, Dolce Suono Ensemble

November 29-December 1, 2012
Cristian Măcelaru
Assistant Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra

December 6 & 8, 2012
Jack McCarthy
Archival Consultant, The Philadelphia Orchestra

December 7, 2012
Paul Arnold
Violinist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

December 13 & 14, 2012*
Richard Harlow
Cellist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

*Please note that there will not be a PreConcert Conversation on Saturday, December 15 

January 10-12, 2013     
David Kim
Concertmaster, The Philadelphia Orchestra

January 16 & 18-19, 2013
Cristian Măcelaru
Associate Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra

January 24 & 25, 2013
Allen Krantz
Instructor of Instrumental Studies, Temple University

February 1 & 2, 2013
Davyd Booth
Violinist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

February 14-16, 2013
Robert Cafaro
Cellist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

February 21 & 23-24, 2013
Bob McGrath
Artistic Director, Ridge Theater

March 2, 2013
Sharon Skeel
Independent Dance Historian

March 8-10, 2013
Karl Middleman
Conductor, Philadelphia Classical Symphony

March 14-16, 2013
Jeffery Kallberg
Associate Dean for Arts and Letters, Professor of Music History, University of Pennsylvania

March 21-23, 2013
Colin Currie
Percussionist

March 28-30, 2013
Allan R. Scott
Music Director, Helena and Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphonies

April 4-6, 2013
Michael Johns
Associate in Performance, Swarthmore College

April 12 & 13, 2013
Julian Onderdonk
Professor of Music History, West Chester University

April 18-20, 2013
Nicholas McGegan
Conductor

April 25-27, 2013
Richard Harlow
Cellist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

May 3-5, 2013
Paul Arnold
Violinist, The Philadelphia Orchestra

May 9-11, 2013
Cristian Măcelaru
Associate Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra

May 16 & 18-19, 2013
Steve Cohen
Columnist and Broadcast Producer

May 23-25, 2013
Cristian Măcelaru
Associate Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra

*Schedule may be subject to change.

PreConcert Conversations are supported in part by the Wells Fargo Foundation.