Performance Preludes
Ticketed guests are invited to join us in Horchow Hall one hour before every Texas Instruments Classical Series concert for free Performance Preludes. These informal presentations are designed to enhance your concert experience. Laugh and learn with the most knowledgeable music experts in North Texas as they share the stories behind the music.
Supported in part by:
2018/19 performance preludes
WAGNER OVERTURES: SEPTEMBER 27, 28, 30
Prelude Speaker: Ivan Eidt
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3: OCTOBER 11-14
Prelude Speaker: Jamie Allen
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: OCTOBER 19-21
Prelude Speaker: Peter Kupfer
MOZART VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 5: OCTOBER 25-28
Prelude Speaker: Mark Melson
COPLAND APPALACHIAN SPRING: NOVEMBER 1-4
Prelude Speaker: LeAnn Binford
TCHAIKOVSKY NUTCRACKER AND SLEEPING BEAUTY: NOVEMBER 23-25
Prelude Speaker: William Gibbons
MAHLER THE SONG OF THE EARTH: JANUARY 10, 11, 13
Prelude Speaker: Ivan Eidt
DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: JANUARY 17-19
Prelude Speaker: David Bard-Schwarz
JOHN ADAMS CONDUCTS JOHN ADAMS: JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 2
Prelude Speaker: Jamie Allen
TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO: FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 3
Prelude Speaker: Carol Reynolds
PINES OF ROME: MARCH 7-10
Prelude Speaker: David Bard-Schwarz
MAHLER’S TITAN SYMPHONY: MARCH 14, 15
Prelude Speaker: Mark Melson
BOLÉRO: MARCH 21-24
Prelude Speaker: Peter Kupfer
SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO: APRIL 4, 6, 7
Prelude Speaker: David Bard-Schwarz
1812 OVERTURE: APRIL 11-13
Prelude Speaker: Mark Melson
STRAVINSKY THE FIREBIRD: APRIL 25-28
Prelude Speaker: Jamie Allen
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4: MAY 9-12
Prelude Speaker: LeAnn Binford
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE: MAY 16-19
Prelude Speaker: William Gibbons
HAYDN THE CREATION: MAY 24-26
Prelude Speaker: Kimberly Harris
When to Arrive
Performance Preludes begin one hour before every Texas Instruments Classical Series performance in Horchow Hall, which is located behind the Guest Services Center on the Lower Level of the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Complimentary Admission
Admission to a Performance Prelude is FREE! DSO Performance Preludes are supported by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Guild.
For More Information
Call Jamie Allen at 214.871.4019. On weekends call the Guest Services Center at 214.TIX.4DSO.