Anton Seidl: A Fictional Tale
Joseph Horowitz discusses his recent novel based on Anton Seidl and his times.
Joseph Horowitz discusses his recent novel based on Anton Seidl and his times.
The Wagner Society of New York has obtained a block of tickets for the first cycle of the complete Ring des Nibelungen from November 6-13 2026 at Opéra Bastille, Paris, France. This offer is available only to WSNY Members of record as of November 11, 2025. Tickets are in the ‘Category 1’ of the Orchestra […]
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
Pre-performance meet-up for the Met Orchestra's performance of Bruckner 7 at Carnegie Hall. Come say Hi to our members before the performance.
The close artistic and personal relationship enjoyed by Wagner and Franz Liszt is examined.
Cori Ellison explains what Dramaturgs do – and do not – do to assist a production team to interpret and mount an opera
Explore Wagner’s Parsifal in anticipation of the Metropolitan Opera’s performances in May 2027, examining its literary and religious sources, creation, and extraordinary fusion of ritual, symbolism, philosophy, and music. The course will delve into Wagner’s leitmotifs, orchestration, and harmonic language, as well as the opera’s reception, influence, and staging challenges, illustrated by recordings and videos featuring renowned artists.
Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra discuss the uniqueness and challenges of Wagner's orchestral landscape
Explore Wagner’s Parsifal in anticipation of the Metropolitan Opera’s performances in May 2027, examining its literary and religious sources, creation, and extraordinary fusion of ritual, symbolism, philosophy, and music. The course will delve into Wagner’s leitmotifs, orchestration, and harmonic language, as well as the opera’s reception, influence, and staging challenges, illustrated by recordings and videos featuring renowned artists.
Explore Wagner’s Parsifal in anticipation of the Metropolitan Opera’s performances in May 2027, examining its literary and religious sources, creation, and extraordinary fusion of ritual, symbolism, philosophy, and music. The course will delve into Wagner’s leitmotifs, orchestration, and harmonic language, as well as the opera’s reception, influence, and staging challenges, illustrated by recordings and videos featuring renowned artists.