Tristan und Isolde Symposium
Principals: Prof. Timothy P. Martin and Geoffrey S. Riggs. Preparation for the Opera Orchestra of New York’s concert performance.
Principals: Prof. Timothy P. Martin and Geoffrey S. Riggs. Preparation for the Opera Orchestra of New York’s concert performance.
Gala concert and tributes, including one from the Society, on the 50th anniversary of his Met debut.
View from the Pit. Principals: Ira Lieberman (violin), Richard Reissig (French horn and Wagner tuba), Marvin Topolsky (string bass); Robert J. Sweeney, moderator.
A Discussion. With Arizona Opera Ring principals Janet Northway, Caroline Whisnant, Mark Rehnstrom, and Edward Russell; Thurmond Smithgall, moderator.
Speight Jenkins, General Director of the Seattle Opera, in a preview of his company’s new Ring production.
The Society presented the internationally renowned heldentenor in his only New York recital, joined for a duet by Kathryn Chase, soprano; David Triestram, pianist.
Reception/Interview. Anne Evans, soprano, Leonora in the Met Fidelio. Differences and similarities in singing Beethoven and Wagner; Erick Neher, interviewer.
Reception/interview. Graham Clark (Loge and Mime); Robert J. Sweeney, interviewer.
Reception/interview with Alan Held (Gunther) and Marie Plette (Gutrune); Anthony Coggi, interviewer.