Pre-Concert Talk hosted by Ramón Araїza

“Music Behind the Music” at The Granada Theatre

Ramon Araiza's "Music Behind the Music" at The Granada Theatre. Photo by Dave Bazemore.

“Music Behind The Music” is a FREE Pre-Concert Talk offering a fascinating insight into the music you are about to hear. It begins 1 hour before every subscription concert at The Granada Theatre, so get to your concert early!

• Saturday nights 7-7:30pm
• Sunday matinees 2-2:30pm

Back by popular demand, we present musician and music scholar, Ramón Araїza. Mr. Araїza’s extensive musical background, insights, presentation skills and humor will take you on a journey of discovery about each spectacular concert, bringing each work and its composer to life in a whole new way. This isn’t a college lecture. You’ll leave the preview energized, excited and ready to enjoy the concert more than ever. Mr. Araїza’s enthusiasm for this music is simply contagious! We know this half-hour will be one of those events where you’ll be telling your friends “you just have to come!”

These lively, interactive, informal, talks are open to all ticket holders, last for approximately 30 minutes and are held one hour before the Symphony concert begins. Get to the concert early and join us in the beautiful Granada Theatre and let us give you all there is to the “music behind the music.”

“Music Behind the Music” at The Granada Theatre is sponsored by Marlyn Bernard Bernstein.

Community Appearances

In addition to “Music Behind the Music,” Ramón has also been engaged to give his free talks outside of Symphony concerts and directly to the community.

2011-2012 Season Talk Schedule

Friday, February 10, 2012 / March 16, 2012 / April 20, 2012 / May 11, 2012

The Samarkand
2550 Treasure Drive
Mountain Room, 1-2pm

Valle Verde Retirement Community
900 Calle De Los Amigos
Theatre room, 3-4pm

Please note: Ramón will not be appearing at Maravilla in February.

About Ramón Araїza

Photo by Charlie Berigan.

Now in his sixth season with us, the Santa Barbara Symphony is proud to again present concert pianist, scholar, and musical autodidact Ramón Araїza. He is the face and voice of the acclaimed “Music Behind the Music” Pre-Concert Talks, a not-to-be-missed experience, offering insights from a contemporary perspective that is sure to enhance your enjoyment of the music performed by the Symphony.

Mr. Araїza’s extensive experience as a musician, his broad range of cultural interests, and above all, his infectious enthusiasm makes for an ideal prélude to the concerts we present. These lively, interactive, and delightfully informal talks are open to all ticket-holders, last approximately thirty minutes, and are held one hour before Maestro Nir Kabaretti’s downbeat. So, plan to arrive at the concert early and experience our favorite “Renaissance Man”, Mr. Araїza, with his energy, humor, and knowledge as he helps you get in touch with not just the music, but with the fascinating worlds of Music… Behind the Music.