Mignon Dunn reception
2018-05-20 00:00 UTC
Special Contributors Reception: presentation of Anton Seidl Award to Mignon Dunn, mezzo-soprano.

Piotr Beczala, tenor
2019-01-14 00:00 UTC
Interview and reception in honor of Piotr Beczala, tenor.

Michael Volle, baritone
2019-04-14 00:00 UTC
Reception in honor of Michael Volle, baritone: an appreciation to Special Contributor Members.

Das Rheingold Pre-Performance Reception
2019-05-06
2019 Ring Cycle Reception

2019 Pre-Performance Ring Cycle Reception

Honoring Stephen Gould
2019-11-16 00:00 UTC
Reception in honor of Stephen Gould, heldentenor (appearing with NY Philharmonic), with interview.

Special Contributors Reception with Oksana Lyniv
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
A private reception in honor of Maestra Oksana Lyniv.
Oksana Lyniv was the first woman to conduct at the Bayreuth Festival when she led Der fliegende Holländer in 2021, a work she will conduct again at this summer’s Festival. She was in New York to conduct Puccini’s Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera Feb. 28 – Apr. 19.
This invitation was exclusive to our Special Contributors as well as our valued board and committee members.

Atlanta Die Walküre Hospitality
2024-04-27 16:45 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
WSNY Members may join board members and donors of The Atlanta Opera for pre-performance hors d’œuvres and tapas, then cocktails and desserts at intermission, and a post-performance champagne toast for the April 27 performance of Die Walküre. Space is limited and pre-registration of guests’ names is required for entry. RSVP by 12:00 noon ET on Friday, 12 April.
4:45pm Doors open/Cocktails on the Mezzanine
5:00pm Appetizers and Tapas selections
6:30pm Curtain
7:40pm Desserts on the Mezzanine
8:10pm Act 2 begins
11:05pm Champagne toast on the Mezzanine

Bayreuth Post-Walküre Dinner
2024-08-21 22:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) | Bürgerreuth Restaurant, an der Bürgerreuth 20, Bayreuth, 95445, Germany
Post-Walküre Dinner at Bürgerreuth Restaurant
Wednesday, 21 August, approx. 10:00 p.m.
an der Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map
Interested in an al fresco Italian dinner with other English-speaking Festival attendees after Die Walküre? We’ve reserved the outdoor space at Bürgerreuth, a 5 minute walk from the Festspielhaus, and will arrange for appetizers to be ready on our arrival. Join us for a drink, and order à la carte as you like – pay your own way individually at the restaurant.
This event is reserved for a maximum 30 attendees. RSVP by Monday, 19 August at 12:00 noon CEST.
Please select your appetizer in advance.
(prices current at time of booking)
Appetizers:
Prosciutto di San Daniele
Air-dryed ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe
17,80 €
Filetto al Carpaccio
Thin slices of raw beef with lemon, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan
17,50 €
Vitello Tonnato
Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce
15,80 €
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese
Original Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, basil and oregano
16,80 €

Bayreuth Post-Wahnfried Concert / Tannhäuser Gathering
2024-08-22 21:30 - 2024-08-23 01:00 (Europe/Berlin) | La Lamperie, Friedrichstraße 13, Bayreuth, Bayern, 95444, Germany
Join Bayreuth attendees for a late-night Biergarten gathering after the Haus Wahnfried Wagner/Strauss/Schönberg concert, or hightail it to join us after Tannhäuser at the Festspielhaus. We’re meeting at La Lamperie, a modern Biergarten in the heart of the old city, offering fresh beer, contemporary cocktails, casual food (including Flammkuchen, a.k.a. Bavarian pizza – it’s delicious) in a cool, tree-covered backyard. We’ve got a large table booked, and look forward to lively conversation among our Wagnerian friends old and new.
In case of bad weather, we have a back-up table reserved indoors.

Götterdämmerung / Farewell Luncheon
2024-08-25 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt, Maximilianstraße 33, Bayreuth, Bayern, 95444, Germany
Join Ring attendees for a final lunch on Sunday, 25 August before the end of the Festival. We’ve got a large table reserved at Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt in the heart of the old city and a reliable provider of traditional Bavarian fare. Enjoy a refreshing Weissbier or lemonade, and wrestle with a Schweinshaxe while simultaneously wrestling with the totality of Der Ring des Nibelungen. We’re keeping this lunch strictly from noon till 2:00 p.m. in order to give everyone time to change before Götterdämmerung. Guests are of course responsible for their own checks.

Ring without Words Encore Reception
2025-01-18 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Ackman Family Patron Lounge – David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 10023, United States
The Wagner Society of New York and the New York Philharmonic Young New Yorkers are co-hosting a post-performance reception on Saturday, January 18 after the Ring Without Words concert.
Join us in the Ackman Family Patron Lounge for a reception immediately after the performance. Enjoy an open bar offering beer, wine, and soft drinks as well as a dessert buffet. Our co-hosts for the evening are the New York Philharmonic’s Young New Yorkers, a patron program for young music lovers and philanthropists ages 21-45 who wish to support the future of the NY Phil.
RSVP: this event is only for WSNY Members who have tickets to the January 18, 2025 New York Philharmonic concert. There is no public admission to this event and access to the reception is only for performance ticketholders. Kindly RSVP by 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 16.
Location: The Ackman Family Patron Lounge is located on the West Side of the First Tier of David Geffen Hall.
Accessibility: David Geffen Hall is fully accessible. More information online here.

Houston Tannhäuser Intermission Reception
2025-04-25 20:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston Grand Opera, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join fellow WSNY Members, representatives of the Houston Grand Opera, and other special guests for an intermission reception during the Friday, April 25 premiere of Tannhäuser at the Houston Grand Opera. Note that the ‘Dresden’ version will be performed, with minor cuts, and two intermissions. WSNY Members are kindly requested to RSVP before Friday, April 18, 2025.

Atlanta Siegfried Post-Performance Brunch
2025-04-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 9 Mile Station, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join WSNY Members and Guests for a post-performance brunch at 9 Mile Station, a rooftop restaurant at Ponce City Market in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The restaurant offers sandwiches, salads, brunch items, entrées, and a full bar – check out the menu here. Enjoy a casual meet-up to discuss Siegfried and take in the sweeping views of the Atlanta Skyline. Ponce City Market, originally a Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse and showroom, has been converted to a multi-use dining, shopping, and entertainment space.
The $25 fee holds your seat and will be credited against your bill; it is forfeited in case of a no-show. Diners are responsible for their portion of the check and an automatic 20% gratuity; please bring cash. RSVP by Fri. 4/25 at noon.
Location:
Nine Mile Station is located on the rooftop of Ponce City Market in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward.
From the courtyard: Look for an orange kiosk with a lighted “The Roof” sign at the East end entrance to the Food Hall by Anthropologie and Posman Books.
From the BeltLine: Head through the corridor and down to the end of the wooden walkway. At the end, take the outdoor elevator or stairs down to the courtyard. From there, go left towards Anthropologie. Just outside Anthropologie look for the Kiosk with a lighted “The Roof” sign at the East end entrance to get to The Roof.
There you will find our helpful staff that can direct you to Nine Mile Station.
Parking: Ponce City Market offers both valet parking and self-parking. You will be able to pay for parking at one of the kiosks or on the ParkMobile app (zone 222). Please allow at least 30 minutes to park, check-in, and access The Roof.

Reception with Conductor Simone Young - For Special Contributors
2025-05-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Conductor Simone Young will again join the Wagner Society of New York, this time for a private reception following her matinée performance of Bruckner’s Sixth Symphony with the New York Philharmonic.
For Special Contributors (Patrons and above) only – a separate invite will be sent via e-mail.

Pre-Bayreuth Happy Hour Meet-Up
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Reichenbach Hall, 5 West 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Bayreuth Festival Happy Hour – A Pre-Festival Meet-Up in NYC
Are you going to the Bayreuth Festival this summer and want to meet other attendees? Have questions about your first visit to the Green Hill? Want to share some knowledge and memories about a previous visit? Just like talking about Wagner? Join us for a casual happy hour at Reichenbach Hall, spacious and welcoming Bavarian-style beer hall in Midtown Manhattan.
Whether you’ve attended for years or are just beginning your journey into the world of Wagner, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet others who share your passion. Bring a friend, bring your questions, and raise a glass of Hefeweizen with us as we count down the days to curtain-up in Bayreuth!
Find us: We’ll be at the high-top tables just inside to the right as you enter Reichenbach Hall.
Guests are kindly responsible for their own food and drink tabs.

Bayreuth Post-Walküre Dinner
2025-08-16 22:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) | Bürgerreuth Restaurant, an der Bürgerreuth 20, Bayreuth, 95445, Germany
Post-Walküre Dinner at Bürgerreuth Restaurant
Saturday, 16 August, approx. 10:00 p.m.
an der Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map
Interested in an al fresco Italian dinner with other English-speaking Festival attendees after Die Walküre? We’ve reserved the outdoor space at Bürgerreuth, a 5 minute walk from the Festspielhaus, and will arrange for appetizers to be ready on our arrival. Enjoy a lively conversation with other devoted Wagner fans, meet old friends and make new connections. Join us for a drink, and order à la carte as you like – pay your own way individually at the restaurant. In case of cold or inclement weather, we will have a space inside the restaurant.
This event is reserved for a limited number of attendees. RSVP by Thursday, 14 August at 12:00 noon EST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.
Please select your appetizer in advance.
(prices current at time of booking)
Appetizers:
Prosciutto di San Daniele, 19,80 €
Air-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe
Filetto al Carpaccio, 15,80 €
Thin slices of raw beef with lemon, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan
Vitello Tonnato, 15,80 €
Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese, 16,80 €
Original Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, basil and oregano
Prosciutto di San Daniele e Mozzarella di Bufala, 19,80 €
Air-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli and buffalo mozzarella from Campania

Parsifal Farewell Luncheon
2025-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt, Maximilianstraße 33, Bayreuth, Bayern, 95444, Germany
Join Bayreuth attendees for a final lunch on Sunday, 24 August before the end of the Festival. We’ve got a large table reserved at Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt in the heart of the old city and a reliable provider of traditional Bavarian fare. Enjoy a refreshing Weissbier or lemonade, and wrestle with a Schweinshaxe while simultaneously wrestling with the ideas of Wagner’s Festival-for-the-Consecration-of-the-Stage. We’re keeping this lunch strictly from noon till 2:00 p.m. in order to give everyone time to change before the 4:00 performance. Guests are of course responsible for their own checks.
RSVP by Wednesday, 20 August at 12:00 noon CEST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.

Young Wagnerian Salon Social
2026-03-12 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Residence of Sanford Schwartz, New York, NY, United States
An evening social for young Wagnerians affiliated with the WSNY to come together and share insights into Wagner. The event will serve to foster social connection, but also as a space for open performance and presentation, where members can take advantage of the in-house piano, bring their own instrument, or share their current research/work into the Wagner. Hosted by Sanford Schwartz (Stipendiat ’25) and Caroline Couch (Stipendiat ’24); refreshments will be served.

Gathering at Reichenbach Hall: Post-Seminar Toasts
2026-03-14 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Reichenbach Hall, 5 West 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Please join us after our Tristan und Isolde Seminar for an informal gathering at Reichenbach Hall, where the conversation continues over cold beers, traditional Bavarian food, and good company! Come unwind with fellow opera lovers, raise a glass, share your thoughts, and enjoy the lively beer-hall atmosphere just a short stroll from Scandinavia House. We warmly welcome our own members, members from Wagner Societies around the world, and all seminar attendees. We have reserved a space just inside the entrance of the restaurant, to the right of the doors when you enter. Guests are responsible for their own food and drink purchases.

Pre-Bayreuth Happy Hour Meet-Up
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Reichenbach Hall, 5 West 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Bayreuth Festival Happy Hour – A Pre-Festival Meet-Up in NYC
Are you going to the Bayreuth Festival this summer and want to meet other attendees? Have questions about your first visit to the Green Hill? Want to share some knowledge and memories about a previous visit? Just like talking about Wagner? Join us for a casual happy hour at Reichenbach Hall, spacious and welcoming Bavarian-style beer hall in Midtown Manhattan.
Whether you’ve attended for years or are just beginning your journey into the world of Wagner, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet others who share your passion. You’ll also get to meet our two scholarship winners: Sasha Doster, a PhD Candidate in Columbia University’s Historical Musicology program and Cellist and Sophia Stoyanovich, a violinist and graduate of The Juilliard School, presently completing her doctorate at The CUNY Graduate Center. Bring a friend, bring your questions, and raise a glass of Hefeweizen with us as we count down the days to curtain-up in Bayreuth!
Find us: We’ll be at the high-top tables just inside to the right as you enter Reichenbach Hall.
Guests are kindly responsible for their own food and drink tabs.

Bayreuth Post-Rheingold Dinner (Ring I)
2026-07-27 20:45 - 22:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Bürgerreuth Restaurant, an der Bürgerreuth 20, Bayreuth, 95445, Germany
Post-Rheingold Dinner (Ring Cycle I) at Bürgerreuth Restaurant
Saturday, 27 July, approx. 8:45 p.m.
an der Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map
Interested in an al fresco Italian dinner with other English-speaking Festival attendees after Das Rheingold? We’ve reserved the outdoor space at Bürgerreuth, a 5 minute walk from the Festspielhaus, and will arrange for appetizers to be ready on our arrival. Enjoy a lively conversation with other devoted Wagner fans, meet old friends and make new connections. Join us for a drink, and order à la carte as you like – pay your own way individually at the restaurant. In case of cold or inclement weather, we will have a space inside the restaurant.
This event is reserved for a limited number of attendees. RSVP by Friday, 24 July at 12:00 noon CEST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.
Please select your appetizer in advance.
(prices current at time of posting)
Appetizers:
Prosciutto di San Daniele, 19,80 €
Air-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe
Filetto al Carpaccio, 19,80 €
Thin slices of raw beef with lemon, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan
Vitello Tonnato, 15,80 €
Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese, 19,80 €
Original Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, basil and oregano

Bayreuth Post-Rheingold Dinner (Ring II)
2026-08-04 20:45 - 22:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Bürgerreuth Restaurant, an der Bürgerreuth 20, Bayreuth, 95445, Germany
Post-Rheingold Dinner (Ring Cycle II) at Bürgerreuth Restaurant
Tuesday, August 4, approx. 8:45 p.m.
an der Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map
Interested in an al fresco Italian dinner with other English-speaking Festival attendees after Das Rheingold? We’ve reserved the outdoor space at Bürgerreuth, a 5 minute walk from the Festspielhaus, and will arrange for appetizers to be ready on our arrival. Enjoy a lively conversation with other devoted Wagner fans, meet old friends and make new connections. Join us for a drink, and order à la carte as you like – pay your own way individually at the restaurant. In case of cold or inclement weather, we will have a space inside the restaurant.
This event is reserved for a limited number of attendees. RSVP by Saturday, 1 August at 12:00 noon CEST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.
Please select your appetizer in advance.
(prices current at time of posting)
Appetizers:
Prosciutto di San Daniele, 19,80 €
Air-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe
Filetto al Carpaccio, 19,80 €
Thin slices of raw beef with lemon, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan
Vitello Tonnato, 15,80 €
Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese, 19,80 €
Original Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, basil and oregano

Bayreuth Post-Walküre Dinner (Ring III)
2026-08-13 22:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) | Bürgerreuth Restaurant, an der Bürgerreuth 20, Bayreuth, 95445, Germany
Post-Walküre Dinner at Bürgerreuth Restaurant
Saturday, 13 August, approx. 10:00 p.m.
an der Bürgerreuth 20, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map
Interested in an al fresco Italian dinner with other English-speaking Festival attendees after Die Walküre? We’ve reserved the outdoor space at Bürgerreuth, a 5 minute walk from the Festspielhaus, and will arrange for appetizers to be ready on our arrival. Enjoy a lively conversation with other devoted Wagner fans, meet old friends and make new connections. Join us for a drink, and order à la carte as you like – pay your own way individually at the restaurant. In case of cold or inclement weather, we will have a space inside the restaurant.
This event is reserved for a limited number of attendees. RSVP by Thursday, 10 August at 12:00 noon CEST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.
Please select your appetizer in advance.
(prices current at time of posting)
Appetizers:
Prosciutto di San Daniele, 19,80 €
Air-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe
Filetto al Carpaccio, 19,80 €
Thin slices of raw beef with lemon, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan
Vitello Tonnato, 15,80 €
Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese, 19,80 €
Original Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, basil and oregano

Rienzi Farewell Luncheon
2026-08-17 11:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt, Maximilianstraße 33, Bayreuth, Bayern, 95444, Germany
Join Bayreuth attendees for a final lunch on Monday, 17 August before the end of the Festival. We’ve got a large table reserved at Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt in the heart of the old city and a reliable provider of traditional Bavarian fare. Enjoy a refreshing Weissbier or lemonade, and wrestle with a Schweinshaxe while discussing Ring 10010110, the Bayreuth experience, and the highly anticipated Rienzi production. We’re keeping this lunch strictly from 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. in order to give everyone time to change before the 4:00 performance. Guests are of course responsible for their own checks.
RSVP by Friday, 14 August at 12:00 noon CEST. If the event is full, submit your name and e-mail address in the form below to be added to the waitlist and be notified by e-mail of any openings.
