Past Events

Fidelio cast talk

Klaus Florian Vogt, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, and Sebastian Weigle (stars of  Fidelio), interviewed by Scott Carlton.

Tribute to Waltraud Meier

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.

WNO Ring Talk

Francesca Zambello. Discussion of Washington National Opera Ring. With Daniel Brenna (Siegfried) and Ryan McKinny (Günther).

“Wagner –A Genius in Exile”

“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.

Interview with Simon O’Neill

Simon O’Neill, Met Opera and international heldentenor: Interview, with performances from his roles in which he accompanied himself. Scott Carlton, host.

Talk with Stephanie Blythe

Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano, Fricka in Met Opera and Seattle Opera Ring Cycles: Interview and reception. Ken Benson, host.

Stemme and Delavan

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

Opera in HD: A Panel Discussion. Hilan Warshaw, moderator; Panelists: Heidi Waleson, Dr. Brian Large, and Eric Owens.

Rienzi: A Discussion

Rienzi: A Discussion. Maestro Eve Queler and  Rienzi soloists: Geraldine Chauvet (mezzo) and Elisabeth Matos (soprano).