Adult Education Programs


2016-17 Casual Fridays Series 2016-17 Casual Fridays Series

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to continue its series of "Casual Fridays" offering pre- and post-concert receptions, spoken introductions by BSO members, and special, concert-related content available via new media. Two of this season's three "Casual Fridays" are led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons, the third, an all-French program, by the acclaimed French conductor Alain Altinoglu.

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BSO 101 at Symphony Hall BSO 101 at Symphony Hall

BSO 101 returns in 2016-17, again offering the opportunity to increase your enjoyment of BSO concerts. These free Wednesday sessions with BSO Director of Program Publications Marc Mandel joined by members of the BSO are designed to enhance your listening abilities and appreciation of music by focusing on upcoming BSO repertoire. In addition, each session is followed by a free tour of Symphony Hall. 

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Friday Previews Friday Previews

Given by BSO Director of Program Publications, Marc Mandel, and Assistant Director of Program Publications, Robert Kirzinger, these informative half-hour talks incorporate recorded examples from the music to be performed.

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Do you hear what I hear?

Do you hear what I hear?

A collaboration between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a series of free hour-long events that introduce audiences to composers working with the BSO via composer-curated chamber music programs performed by NEC students with coaching by NEC faculty and the composers themselves.

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