2001 Seattle Ring
Discussion of the upcoming new Seattle Ring by Speight Jenkins (General Director of the Seattle Opera), illustrated by slides and tapes of the production.
Discussion of the upcoming new Seattle Ring by Speight Jenkins (General Director of the Seattle Opera), illustrated by slides and tapes of the production.
Violeta Urmana (Kundry in the Met Parsifal); Robert J. Sweeney, host (Verena Kossodo, translator).
Fortysome members of the Bayreuth Society, in New York to attend the Met Parsifal, met with WSNY Board members.
Reception in honor of Met diva Blanche Thebom. For special contributor members.
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Met debut of Lucine Amara (soprano). Recital by Mme. Amara; Thomas Bagwell, pianist, followed by interview and reception; Lew Grenville, interviewer.
Lecture with slides by Prof. Alessandra Comini, Southern Methodist University.
Annual meeting held at Holy Trinity Church, 7:30 p.m.
Overview of New York City Opera’s Der fliegende Holländer conductor. Commentary and panel discussion with participants.
New York City Opera Dutchman. Society group attendance at New York City Opera with reception for attendees in the Patron’s Lounge prior to performance.
Reception and Interview with Met mezzo-soprano Katarina Dalayman; Lew Grenville, interviewer.
22nd Annual Seminar: Die Meistersinger
“The Convergence of Fantasy and Geography in Wagner” – lecture by Prof. Rolf Sternberg, Montclair State University.