PRE-OPERA TALKS: The Central Park Five
May 10-18, 2025
Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage.
Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place on the main floor of the auditorium, between aisles two and six. Click here to listen to previous Pre-Opera and Dance Talks!
The Central Park Five Pre-Opera Talks:
Opening Night Saturday May 10, 2025 – Pre-Opera Talk @ 6:30pm
Host Arthur White, Director of Community & Audience Engagement for Detroit Opera, welcomes composer Anthony Davis and director Nataki Garrett.
Friday May 16, 2025 – Pre-Opera Talk @ 6:30pm
Host Arthur White, Director of Community & Audience Engagement for Detroit Opera, welcomes Dr. Naomi André and conductor Anthony Parnther.
Sunday May 18, 2025 – Pre-Opera Talk @ 1:30pm
Host Arthur White, Director of Community & Audience Engagement for Detroit Opera, welcomes Dr. Naomi André and conductor Anthony Parnther.
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