Learn Before You Listen
We offer a variety of enlightening and engaging ways to learn before you listen for the best possible concert experience.
Musically Speaking Pre-concert Talks
Our Musically Speaking series takes place one hour prior to each weekend Classics concert on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm. Join a guest speaker in the main hall for a discussion of the performance. Hear in-depth information that will help frame the concert and enrich your listening experience.
Musician’s Nightcap
An engaging, intimate look at the world behind the music in an informal post-concert gathering with complimentary wine and bites. BPO double bassist Jonathan Borden will host discussions with fellow orchestra members and patrons for an inside opportunity to hear stories, ask questions, and learn about the life of professional orchestra musicians.
Following these select Saturday concerts:
Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the ’70s & ’80s | Sat Oct 17
Mozart + Melissa White | Sat Jan 23
Spanish Fire & Fantasy | Sat Feb 20
Enigma Variations & Bach | Sat Mar 20
Broadway Romance | Sat Apr 17
Program Notes
For Classics performances, just prior to the performance date, we will e-mail pre-concert notes to all ticket holders for whom we have an e-mail address on file, providing detailed insight on the composers and works being performed. These notes are also posted as part of our digital program book, available at bpo.org/program.
JoAnn’s Classical Corner on BTPM Classical
Join the Music Director and Conductor JoAnn Falletta on BTPM Classical every weekday at 9:30am and 6:30pm. Alongside morning host Mark Swarts, she shares BPO season highlights and her expert insights on the world of classical music.