Learn from the experts — musical specialists introduce you to the concert program, helping you to deeply understand and enjoy the music. Lectures are generally available for orchestral performances and begin one hour prior to the concert. Lectures are free for concert ticket holders.

All lectures begin one hour prior to the performance. Please contact our Patron Services Department at (949) 553-2422 for the most up-to-date information on lectures.

DATE CONCERT LECTURER
Oct 20 Parker Quartet Dean Corey
Nov 14 Philharmonia Orchestra Dean Corey
Nov 19 Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Dean Corey
Nov 20 Beethoven's Ninth Dean Corey
Jan 26 Louis Lortie Goes to the Opera Dr. Burton Karson
Feb 02 Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott in Recital No pre-concert lecturer scheduled
Feb 10 Itzhak Perlman in Recital No pre-concert lecturer scheduled
Feb 12 BBC Concert Orchestra Daniel Alfred Wachs
Mar 05 Camera Lucida No pre-concert lecturer scheduled
Mar 18 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Christopher Russell
Apr 06 Ray Chen in Recital No pre-concert lecturer scheduled
Apr 21 St. Lawrence String Quartet Dean Corey
May 24 Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel Rich Capparela