“Shining the Ring: Revisiting It as a Director”
Francesca Zambello, director of San Francisco Ring: “Shining the Ring: Revisiting It as a Director”; with Maestro Donald Runnicles, conductor of the Ring.
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).
“Wagner –A Genius in Exile”: A scenic documentary film with interviews and music, about Wagner’s sojourns in Switzerland. Antoine Wagner, guest of honor and interviewee. Scott Carlton, host.
Simon O’Neill, Met Opera and international heldentenor: Interview, with performances from his roles in which he accompanied himself. Scott Carlton, host.
Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano, Fricka in Met Opera and Seattle Opera Ring Cycles: Interview and reception. Ken Benson, host.
Interview with Nina Stemme (soprano) and Mark Delavan (baritone); Margaret Juntwait, host; reception in celebration of Wagner’s 199th birthday and 35th anniversary of the Wagner Society of New York.
Opera in HD: A Panel Discussion. Hilan Warshaw, moderator; Panelists: Heidi Waleson, Dr. Brian Large, and Eric Owens.
Rienzi: A Discussion. Maestro Eve Queler and Rienzi soloists: Geraldine Chauvet (mezzo) and Elisabeth Matos (soprano).