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Welcome to the Wagner Society of New York
Established in 1977, we are celebrating our 41st anniversary this year!
The Wagner Society of New York is the largest in North America.
Please visit this website often, for information on upcoming events -- many of which are offered for free or at discounted rates to members -- excerpts from our bi-monthly publication Wagner Notes, group sales, the opportunity to apply for Bayreuth Festival tickets, and to find our extensive catalogue of Wagner-related books (with member discounts), and links to many other Wagner organizations and institutions.
If you are not yet a member, join now to receive these and many other Society benefits -- most especially, the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with celebrities from the world of opera, and a diverse group of like-minded people from around the world who admire and follow the music of Richard Wagner.
Renewing members can renew online here.
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Upcoming Events
See full schedule on our Events Calendar- Oct. 30–Nov. 11: performances by the dynamic Hungarian State Opera and Hungarian National Ballet. Get tickets online or at the David H. Koch Theater. > click here for schedule update
- Dec. 7 (Fri.), 7:30 pm. “Wagner’s Sonic Explorations.” Saul Lilienstein, presenter. Liederkranz Foundation
- Jan. 23 (Wed.), 7:30 pm. “Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Master Wagnerian.” Michael Sherwin, presenter. Liederkranz Foundation
- Feb. 24 (Sun.), 3:00 pm. Ring Cycle: Vocal Showcase, with 6 singers
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News
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October 8Check this website often for an update on when online ticket sales for the 2019 Bayreuth Festival will begin.
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August 31Cycle I - matinee cycle: March 9-April 27; Cycle II: April 29-May 4; Cycle III: May 6-11. We will host Ring receptions and special events, including a May 5th luncheon cruise, to enhance your enjoyment.
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August 31Click here to obtain the 2018-19 Performance List.
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About WSNY
The Wagner Society of New York, Inc., is a not-for-profit
organization chartered in New York State for the purpose of furthering the appreciation and performance of the works of Richard Wagner. We are among 130 members of
Richard-Wagner-Verband International e.V., and are a sister society of
Richard-Wagner-Verband-Leipzig, with reciprocal membership privileges. Our members come from across the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. The Society maintains a broad range of international contacts. -
Calendar
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October 30 - November 11Hungarian State Opera and Hungarian State Ballet will make a first-ever visit to New York. Discounts for WSNY members are available at the David H. Koch Theater Box Office. Note Schedule Changes!
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Friday, November 30, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWSNY is a co-sponsor of this concert performance.
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Wednesday, January 23, 7:30 PM"Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Master Wagnerian" will feature Michael Sherwin as the presenter
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Sunday, February 24, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMAs a kick-off for the Met Ring Cycles, this event is a collaboration with the Met Opera Guild, with excerpts sung by six singers (WSNY Grantees) with narration.
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Sunday, March 31An in-depth look at several historic Ring productions. A WSNY annual event with distinguished scholars, plus the Met Cast Roundtable.
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Sunday, May 5, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMDetails of our upcoming luncheon cruise will be announced. Mark your calendar, and check this website for updates.
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