Rienzi: A Critical Introduction
An introduction to Wagner’s earliest operatic success, scheduled for its first production in Bayreuth
An introduction to Wagner’s earliest operatic success, scheduled for its first production in Bayreuth
A two-part lecture from Dr. Thomas Launius. Morning Session: Wagner's Wolfram — How a Medieval Grail Knight Became an Operatic Myth. Afternoon Session: You Become What You Reject — How Wagner Built the Structure and Brought the Fire. Lunch included!
Joseph Horowitz discusses his recent novel based on Anton Seidl and his times.
Will Crutchfield shares thoughts on the oddly conventional compositional approach in Parsifal, illustrated by historic vocal recordings.
F. Peter Phillips traces the traditions of Western theatrical production and demonstrates the many ways that Wagner disrupted them
Tracing the influence of Wagner on the verisimo generation of Italian composers, and beyond
The close artistic and personal relationship enjoyed by Wagner and Franz Liszt is examined.