Preview Lecture Series
Previews are free, half-hour discussions presented by industry experts that provide unique insight on that evening's performance. Each Preview Lecture is held 45 minutes prior to a performance.
| Date | Event | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/11 | National Acrobats of The People's Republic of China |
Kathie Klages Head Coach Women's Gymnastics, MSU |
| 11/04/11 | Yamato - The Drummers of Japan |
Dr Jon Weber Director of MSU Drum Line |
| 11/06/11 | Vienna Symphony Orchestra with The Eroica Trio |
Frank Ell Emer Prof Clarinet, MSU, Former Director of Swannanoa Music Festival |
| 11/15/11 | Compañia Flamenca José Porcel: Gypsy Fire |
Prof Miguel A. Cabanas Prof of Latin American & Chicano/Latino Studies, MSU |
| 12/01/11 | Empire Brass Presents the Sound of Christmas |
William Anderson Michigan educator and author of books on the Trapp family |
| 1/20/12 | Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake |
Kate O'Neill Dance Reviewer |
| 2/16/12 | Simone |
Sunny Wilkinson Prof Emer Vocal Jazz, MSU |
| 2/18/12 | Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo |
Dr Stephen Rachman Prof of English, MSU |
| 3/16/12 | Christina and Michelle Naughton, Piano |
Prof Panayis Lyras Artist in Residence (Piano), MSU |
| 3/18/12 | Sharon Isbin, Guitar |
Roger Humphrey Classical Guitarist Instructor Olivet College |
| 4/19/12 | Steve Lippia And His Big Band: Simply Sinatra |
Richard Illman Prof of Trumpet, MSU |
| 4/21/12 | Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: Joshua Bell, Director and Violin |
Dr. Judy Palac Prof. Violin, MSU |

Bert Goldstein
Director
bert.goldstein@whartoncenter.com
(517) 884-3108
Dana Brazil
Associate Director
dana.brazil@whartoncenter.com
(517) 884-3166
Laurie Briseño
Education Coordinator
laurie.briseno@whartoncenter.com
(517) 884-3141






