Ghita Nørby, Hella Joof, Sofie Gråbøl, Annisette and Preben Kristensen – and many more. They are among the first names to take the stage whenThe New TheatreFrom December 1st, the doors will open for the new live talk show ONE STAR, ONE EVENING: WITH CLEMENT KJERSGAARD.

One star, One evening - with Clement Kjersgaard and Ghita Nørby

Det Ny Teater

Join us as editor-in-chief of Ingeniøren, Jonas Kuld Rathje, meets Denmark's leading aging researcher and physician, Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, for an insightful conversation that is sure to turn everything you thought you knew about aging upside down.

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Morten Scheibye-Knudsen and Jonas Kuld Rathje

Lille Sal Musikhuset

Join us for a free pre-concert talk to discover more about the pieces being performed.

Pre-Concert Talk: Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra

The Anvil

Ahead of your visit in the summer, discover more about La traviata in this insight talk combining historical context from Sophie Rashbrook with musical excerpts performed by singers from our Emerging Artists’ Programme.

Sophie Rashbrook is a writer, librettist and opera dramaturg. Formerly the Nicholas John Dramaturg at Welsh National Opera, she holds an MPhil in Russian Studies from Cambridge University, an MA in Opera-Making from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and spent a year playing the cello at the St Petersburg Conservatoire.

Insight Talk: La traviata

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Join the two leading ladies of Carmen as they discuss the joys and challenges of singing one of opera's most famous roles. Audiences will have the special opportunity to hear from two of the brightest stars in opera today: J'Nai Bridges, a seasoned Carmen interpreter and Tacoma native, and Sasha Cooke, who will be tackling the role for the first time.

Meet the Mezzos: J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke on Singing Carmen

Seattle Opera

Pre-Concert Talk: Philharmonia Orchestra

Ahead of your visit this summer, discover more about Der Rosenkavalier in this insight talk inc conversation with classical music critic Fiona Maddocks and director Bruno Ravella with musical excerpts performed by singers from our Emerging Artists’ Programme.

Fiona Maddocks is a music critic who specialises in classical music. She has worked in radio, TV, magazines and newspapers, including as founder editor of BBC Music Magazine. Maddocks is also The Observer’s classical music critic. Bruno Ravella is an international opera director and made his debut at Garsington in 2015 with Strauss’ Intermezzo, and is returning this year to direct Der Rosenkavalier" class="css-u850">Der Rosenkavalier which first debuted at Garsington in 2021. Together they will discuss the historical context behind Der Rosenkavalier and tell us more about Strauss and his musical world.

Insight Talk: Der Rosenkavalier

Garsington Studios

Pre-Concert Talk: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

Striving to recreate the one-of-a-kind experience found only at TED, TEDxBerklee Boston provides a platform for inspiring guest speakers from the world of music to share their insights and ideas. The entire Berklee community—including students, alumni, faculty, and staff—is welcomed and encouraged to apply as speakers.

TEDxBerklee Boston 2026

David Friend Recital Hall

Violist Dana Kelley, celebrated chamber musician and associate principal of the National Symphony goes in depth exploring works being performed during the Schneider Concerts 2025-2026 season at The New School in four pre-concert talks in December, January, March, and April. Join us for one or all four.


Schneider Concerts Presents | Dana Kelley, April Preconcert Talk

The New School

Ahead of your visit this summer, discover more about The Importance of Being Earnest in this insight talk in conversation with composer Gerald Barry and conductor and Artistic Director Douglas Boyd with musical excerpts performed by singers from our Emerging Artists’ Programme.

Boyd and Barry will discuss how the opera relates to Wilde’s original story and will delve into Gerald Barry’s musical world.

Insight Talk: The Importance of Being Earnest

Enhance your concert experience with Dawn Grapes’ insightful pre-concert talks, exploring the stories and context behind the music and composers. Talks are sponsored by the Friends of the Symphony, and take place in the Old Town Library.

Composer Talks with Dawn Grapes

Old Town Library

Composer and librettist Scott Eyerly brings a fresh approach to the Mahaiwe’s Met lectures. He combines his experience as a teacher at The Juilliard School with a wide range of creative accomplishments – from his comic opera My Life Online, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe, to his musical comedy Pooch, produced in workshop at Seagle Music Festival. Eyerly’s lively talks are drawing novices and cognoscenti alike.

Scott Eyerly’s Virtual Met Opera Lecture: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack - and a force to be reckoned with.

Circle Jerks x Repo Man

The Paramount Theatre

Rasmus Tantholdt takes us to the most current hot spots from a world in constant change. He gives us his personal account of, among other things, the Israel-Gaza conflict, which he has covered intensively since it flared up again in October 2023.

Rasmus Tantholdt

Jutlandic Music Theatre

Dive into the music of Carmen with conductor Ludovic Morlot, who joins Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean for a lively conversation about Bizet's bold and sensual drama.

Ludovic Morlot on Carmen

Seattle Center

Ahead of your visit in the summer, discover more about Il ritorno d’Ulisse in this insight talk combining historical context from Katy Hamilton with musical excerpts performed by singers from our Emerging Artists’ Programme.

Presenter, musician and researcher Katy Hamilton is one of the most sought-after speakers on music and opera and provides programme notes for many leading arts organisations and festivals. Katy will give historical context to the piece and will tell us about Monteverdi and his musical world.

Insight Talk: Il ritorno d'Ulisse

Celebrate Interlochen Arts Academy's senior creative writing students in a special culminating reading. Enjoy works of poetry, prose, playwriting, and more in a variety of styles and genres.

Creative Writing Senior Recital Reading

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Spoleto Festival USA’s Jazz Curator Larry Blumenfeld speaks with artists from the 2026 Wells Fargo Jazz Series. Jazz Talks are free, though tickets to each talk are required.

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