Adult Programs

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Bach’s Lunch

Guests listening attentively during education event at the DSO

A series of free, informal talks, led by local musicians and musicologists, Bach’s Lunch is a fun way to meet new people and learn more about the fascinating world of classical music.

For more information or to reserve your spot, email Sarah Hatler at s.hatler@dalsym.com.

Guests listening attentively during education event at the DSO

Upcoming Dates

October 18, 2024 | 12pm

Location: Horchow
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December 6, 2024 | 12pm

Location: Horchow
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January 24, 2025 | 12pm

Location: Horchow
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March 7, 2025 | 12pm

Location: Horchow
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May 9, 2025 | 12pm

Location: Horchow
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Performance Preludes

Laugh and learn with the most knowledgeable music experts in North Texas, along with occasional surprise visitors, before every classical concert. Presenters share stories and provide insight about the music being performed. Sponsored in part by the DSO Guild, the Preludes are free for all concert patrons. The talks take place from Horchow Hall starting at 6:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday.

Upcoming Dates

Elgar’s Enigma Variations | Nov. 1-3

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Dvořák’s New World Symphony | Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Please note the Friday pre-concert talk has been cancelled. Talks will only take place before the Saturday and Sunday performances.

Symphonie Fantastique | Jan. 23-26

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Brahms’ Violin Concerto | Jan. 30-Feb. 2

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony | Feb. 6-9

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 | Mar. 6-9

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Brahms and Schumann | Mar. 14-16

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3 | Apr. 3-6

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring | Apr. 10-12

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony | Apr. 17-19

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Conrad Tao Plays Mozart | May 1-3

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 | May 15-18

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Beethoven’s “Eroica” | May 22-24

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 – “Resurrection” | May 30-Jun. 1

Speaker: Shira Samuels-Shragg