Bayreuth Festival 2008
“Bayreuth 2008.” Visuals and discussion by attendees.
Past Events
12 events found.
Lecture
Bayreuth Talks
Bayreuth English-Language Lecture Series. 2008 lecturer: Professor Hans Rudolf Vaget.
The Importance of Ernest Newman
Prof. Hans Rudolf Vaget (Smith College): “The Importance of Ernest Newman.”
The Honorable Lady, An Appraisal of Cosima Wagner
Dr. Sven Friedrich (Bayreuth archivist): “The Honorable Lady, An Appraisal of Cosima Wagner.”
Die Meistersinger (Bayreuth); Kirov Ring (New York)
“Die Meistersinger (Bayreuth); Kirov Ring (New York).” Panel discussion and visuals.
Bayreuth Talks
Bayreuth English-Language Lecture Series. 2007 lecturer: Jeffrey Swann, Ph.D.
The Kirov Ring in Context
“The Kirov Ring in Context.”—Panel of presentations by scholars and specialists. Moderator: Catharine Nepomnyashchy. Speakers: Lynn Garafola, Joe Pearce, Maya Pritsker, and Ellen Scaruffi. Co-presentation of WSNY and Harriman Institute.
The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art
“The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art”—Lecture with slide presentation by Marian Burleigh-Motley.
Wagner’s 184th Birthday
Memorial tributes to Astrid Varnay and Thomas Stewart. Appreciations, videos, and audio examples. Presenters: Tim Page and Geoffrey Riggs. Also, a celebration of Wagner’s 184 th birthday and WSNY’s 30th anniversary.
Mozart Reflected in Wagner
“Mozart Reflected in Wagner.” Panel: Professors Lydia Goehr, Peter Hoyt, and Philip Kitcher.
Inside the Ring
John Louis Gaetani, Ph.D.: “Inside the Ring.” With panel of essay authors (Winnie Klotz, Neil Friedman, Gregory Kershner, and Geoffrey Riggs), discussing his new book. Booksigning and purchase.
Richard Wagner’s Midsummer Night’s Dream
Yvonne Nilges, Ph.D.: “Richard Wagner’s Midsummer Night’s Dream: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”