Pre-Performance Discussions are offered on select evenings on the Old Farmhouse Lawn (beside the Ranger Station) in conjunction with the Filene Center summer concert series. These discussions offer insight and interpretation of the evening’s performance. Discussions begin one hour before the scheduled show time and end with plenty of time to reach your seat before the show starts.
Location: The Old Farmhouse Lawn is located to the left of the main gate/box office area for the Filene Center, beside the Ranger Station. Chairs are provided or feel free to bring a blanket and enjoy your picnic during the presentation. For additional information e-mail us or call (703) 255-1824.
2011 Pre-Performance Discussion Series
Friday, May 27: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor (7:00 pm)
Speaker: Mary Cliff, host of Traditions on WAMU 88.5 FM
The radio show Traditions is Washington’s longest-running radio show devoted to folk music.
Learn more about Mary Cliff.
Saturday, June 4: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (7:00 pm)
Speaker: Albert Bergeret, Founder & Artistic Director for the NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players
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Wednesday, June 22: Mormon Tabernacle Choir (7:00 pm)
Speaker: Lloyd D. Newell
Lloyd D. Newell has been the announcer and principal writer for Music and the Spoken Word since 1990. He has worked as a television news anchor, professional speaker and seminar leader, and university professor and is the author of numerous books and articles. He received a master’s degree in communications and a doctoral degree in marriage, family, and human development from Brigham Young University, where he is on the faculty. He and his wife, Karmel, are the parents of 4 children.
Thursday, July 7: NSO @ Wolf Trap: Tcheers for Tchaikovsky (7:15 pm)
Speaker: Nicole LaCroix
Nicole LaCroix is the evening host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. Learn more about Nicole LaCroix.
Tuesday, July 12 - Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (7:30 pm)
Speaker: Lisa Traiger
Friday, July 22 - Sweeney Todd (7:15 pm)
Speaker: Kim Witman, Director of Wolf Trap Opera Company
Tuesday, August 2 - Ronald K. Brown, Evidence, A Dance Company (7:30 pm)
Speaker: Akua Kouyate
Akua Kouyate is the Associate Director of Local Programs for the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. Learn more about Akua Kouyate.
Friday, August 5 - NSO @ Wolf Trap: Tan Dun: Martial Arts Trilogy (7:30 pm)
Speaker: Emil de Cou
Emil de Cou is the NSO @ Wolf Trap Festival Conductor. Learn more about Emil de Cou.
Friday, August 11 - Guys and Dolls (7:00 pm) - TBA
