Past Events

Tenor Gary Lehman Reception

Reception for Gary Lehman (tenor), WSNY grantee who sang two performances of the Met  Tristan, and his wife Susan Foster (soprano) (for special contributor members). 

Adrienne Pieczonka Reception

Reception for Adrienne Pieczonka, Bayreuth and Met soprano (for special contributor members).

Kirov Ring Reception

Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana. 

Kirov Ring Reception

Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana. 

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.

James King Memorial

Memorial tribute to James King, and birthday tributes to Mr. King and Richard Wagner ((May 22) and Birgit Nilsson (May 17).

Vienna Lohengrin DVD Release

Special contributors’ event. Lohengrin DVD (Vienna State Opera)– excerpts, commentary, performances by grantees Andrew Gangestad and Gary Lehman, and champagne reception.