Pre Concert Lectures

IRIS Orchestra

For older students and the adult public, IRIS offers several educational opportunities for minimal or no cost: 

IRIS ticket holders are invited to a Pre-Concert Conversation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Saturday prior to an IRIS concert. Musicologist Jamey Lamar, IRIS Music Director Michael Stern and featured guest soloists focus on the evening's program, orchestral instruments, select composers, guest soloists and the rich history of classical music.

2010-11 Pre-Concert Conversations

October 1 - Yo-Yo Ma Returns

November 13 - Yefim Bronfman

December 4 - Augustin Hadelich

January 22 - Time for Three

February 26 - TN Shakespeare Company

April 16 - Alon Goldstein

 

The Wednesday Night Concert Preview is held the Wednesday prior to each IRIS concert from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the GPAC Green Room.  Facilitated by musicologist Jamey Lamar, the preview offers insight to the orchestra's upcoming performance, with music and discussion.  Cost is $10 per person.

 2010-11 Concert Previews

September 29

November 10

December 1

January 19

February 23

April 13