Benjamin Zander gives captivating pre-concert lectures about the repertoire being performed. These talks are renowned for making the audience feel more connected to the music and are an intrinsic part of the Boston Philharmonic experience. Maestro Zander pours his passion and energy into bringing music alive for new attendees and the experienced music lovers alike.
Guide to the Music takes place in Symphony Hall.
Sunday concerts will have the Guide to the Music at 1:45 PM.
Friday concerts will have the Guide to the Music at 6:45 PM
"Music lovers have not had so enthusiastic a guide into the mysterious world of classical music since the glory days of Leonard Bernstein. Zander has the gift for talking about music in ways that make it more comprehensible to newcomers, without being condescending to well-seasoned listeners. After being swept along by his enthusiasm, you too may begin to wonder if Zander isn’t the next Bernstein."- High Fidelity
"If you haven’t experienced Benjamin Zander helming your experience of classical music, listen to his TED Talk on its “transformative power,” and then watch him lead the Boston Philharmonic...get there early to hear Zander’s lucid and elucidating introduction to the program, which will be like getting fit with a fresh pair of ears." -Michael Andor Brodeur, The Boston Globe
