Past Events

Tristan und Isolde Symposium

Principals: Prof. Timothy P. Martin and Geoffrey S. Riggs. Preparation for the Opera Orchestra of New York’s concert performance.

A Tribute to Jerome Hines

Gala concert and tributes, including one from the Society, on the 50th anniversary of his Met debut.

Met Orchestra Roundtable

View from the Pit. Principals: Ira Lieberman (violin), Richard Reissig (French horn and Wagner tuba), Marvin Topolsky (string bass); Robert J. Sweeney, moderator.

Arizona Ring 1996

A Discussion. With Arizona Opera Ring principals Janet Northway, Caroline Whisnant, Mark Rehnstrom, and Edward Russell; Thurmond Smithgall, moderator.

The Seattle Ring

Speight Jenkins, General Director of the Seattle Opera, in a preview of his company’s new Ring production.

Recital by James King

The Society presented the internationally renowned heldentenor in his only New York recital, joined for a duet by Kathryn Chase, soprano; David Triestram, pianist.

Talk with Anne Evans

Reception/Interview. Anne Evans, soprano, Leonora in the Met Fidelio. Differences and similarities in singing Beethoven and Wagner; Erick Neher, interviewer.

Talk with Graham Clark

Reception/interview. Graham Clark (Loge and Mime); Robert J. Sweeney, interviewer.

At Home with the Gibichungs

Reception/interview with Alan Held (Gunther) and Marie Plette (Gutrune); Anthony Coggi, interviewer.