Renowned Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo, who directed 200 chorus members in the Metropolitan Opera’s recent revival of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, gave a talk to the WSNY community.
Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Met and Music director of the Royal Opera House, was interviewed by Fred Cohn at this exclusive WSNY event, which took place live at the National Opera Center in New York City.
Alex Ross in conversation with Prof. Heath Lees (in New Zealand) on Ross' recent book.
Francesca Zambello and Die Feen, with cast members and production team scheduled for The Glimmerglass Festival.
Eve Queler on Conducting Wagner, with booksigning of her memoir A View from the Podium.
Interview and reception in honor of Piotr Beczala, tenor.
Francesca Zambello, director of San Francisco Ring: “Shining the Ring: Revisiting It as a Director”; with Maestro Donald Runnicles, conductor of the Ring.
Special Contributors Reception: Günther Groissböck, honoree.
Klaus Florian Vogt, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, and Sebastian Weigle (stars of Fidelio), interviewed by Scott Carlton.
Tribute to Waltraud Meier, Met soprano (for special contributor members). Interview with F. Paul Driscoll; message from Mo. Daniel Barenboim, remarks by distinguished guests; presentation of Anton Seidl Award.
Violinist Erica Miner: “21 Years at the Met.”
Francesca Zambello. Discussion of Washington National Opera Ring. With Daniel Brenna (Siegfried) and Ryan McKinny (Günther).
