Instrumentally Speaking

Get the whole picture with Instrumentally Speaking, the WSO’s pre-concert talks.

These interesting and informative talks are held an hour before the start of each BMO Financial Group Masterworks concert inside the Chrysler Theatre, and 35 minutes prior to the evening performance of each Southland Insurance Intimate Classics concert at Assumption University’s Freed-Orman Centre.

Maestro Russell has made arrangements with guest artists, conductors, composers and music specialists to offer their insights in an informal and informative way. Questions are welcome!

Please join us for our Instrumentally Speaking
Pre-Concert Talks at the following performances:

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Masterworks
Ian Parker Plays Liszt
Instrumentally Speaking — 7:00 p.m. 
Inside the Chrysler Theatre

 

Friday, November 4, 2011 
Intimate Classics
Baroque Cello Concertos
Instrumentally Speaking — at 6:55 p.m.
Inside the Freed-Orman Centre 

Friday, December 9, 2011 
Intimate Classics
Bach Christmas Oratorio
Instrumentally Speaking — at 6:55 p.m.
Inside the Freed-Orman Centre

 

Saturday, January 14, 2012
Masterworks
Stravinsky + Strauss
Instrumentally Speaking — 7:00 p.m. 
Inside the Chrysler Theatre

 

Friday, February 3, 2012 
Intimate Classics
The Noble Flute
Instrumentally Speaking — at 6:55 p.m.
Inside the Freed-Orman Centre

 

Saturday, March 5, 2012
Masterworks
Lara St. John - Barber Concerto
Instrumentally Speaking — 7:00 p.m. 
Inside the Chrysler Theatre

 

Friday, March 23, 2012 
Intimate Classics
Haydn's Drumroll Symphony
Instrumentally Speaking — at 6:55 p.m.
Inside the Freed-Orman Centre

 

Saturday, May 12, 2012
Masterworks
Brahms at the Armouries
Instrumentally Speaking — at 7:00 p.m.
Inside the Armouries