Listen closer
Join us for the Pre-concert Talk
Come to a pre-concert talk with Musicologist Bradley Berg for a welcoming introduction to the composers, repertoire, and details to listen for.
Listen closer &
discover more.
Great music has a story. Showcase brings you into the conversation through pre-concert talks, the weekly radio program, and Showcase Live—three ways to connect with the people and ideas behind what you hear.
Follow your curiosity
Your way into the music.
01
Before the first note.
Come to a pre-concert talk for a welcoming introduction to the composers, repertoire, and details to listen for.
02
On the air.
Join musicologist Bradley Berg for Boise Philharmonic Showcase on Boise State Public Radio.
03
In the room.
Showcase Live offers another way to connect with the artists and conversations around the Phil.
Pre-concert talks
A concert begins
before the first note.
Join musicologist Bradley Berg and occasional guest artists for composer stories, historical context, musical examples, and insights into the program you’re about to hear.
Symphonic Series pre-concert talks:
Saturdays at 6:15 pm
Sundays at 12:45 pm
Included with your Symphonic Series ticket. No musical background is required—just curiosity. All ages are welcome. Check your concert’s event page for any performance-specific updates.
Boise Philharmonic Showcase · On the radio
The music of Boise.
The stories behind it.
Hosted by musicologist Bradley Berg.
The weekly radio program explores classical music in Boise through concert recordings, artist interviews, and context that makes listening more rewarding.
Tune in.
Boise State Public Radio · 90.3 FM
Wednesdays at 2 pm
Reruns: Sundays at noon and Mondays at 9 am
The show looks beyond the Boise Phil to the orchestral concerts, chamber performances, and recitals that shape our city’s musical life.
Keep listening.
Hear familiar favorites and discover new works, with stories about the composers, performers, and ideas behind them.
Broadcast schedules may change. Visit Boise State Public Radio for current listening information.
Showcase Live
The conversation,
up close.
Meet the music in person on select Thursday evenings throughout the season. Join Bradley Berg and fellow music lovers at welcoming Treasure Valley venues to explore the repertoire you’ll hear on stage just days later.
Ask questions, enjoy conversation, and share light refreshments generously sponsored by 3 Girls Catering.
A supporter benefit: Showcase LIVE is available to Boise Phil supporters giving $250 or more, as well as supporters of KBOI and KBSU. Contact our Development Team for dates, details, and reservations. Explore membership and giving levels →
