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SUMMARY:Pre-Bayreuth Happy Hour Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Bayreuth Festival Happy Hour – A Pre-Festival Meet-Up in NYC \nAre 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. \nWhether 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! \nFind us: We’ll be at the high-top tables just inside to the right as you enter Reichenbach Hall.\nGuests are kindly responsible for their own food and drink tabs.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/pre-bayreuth-happy-hour-meet-up/
LOCATION:Reichenbach Hall\, 5 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250816T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250816T235900
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Post-Walküre Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Post-Walküre Dinner at Bürgerreuth Restaurant \nSaturday\, 16 August\, approx. 10:00 p.m. \nan der Bürgerreuth 20\, 95445 Bayreuth – link to map \nInterested 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. \nThis 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. \nPlease select your appetizer in advance.\n(prices current at time of booking) \nAppetizers:\nProsciutto di San Daniele\, 19\,80 €\nAir-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli with Cantaloupe \nFiletto al Carpaccio\, 15\,80 €\nThin slices of raw beef with lemon\, olive-oil and freshly shaved slices of parmesan \nVitello Tonnato\, 15\,80 €\nThin slices of roasted veal with tuna sauce \nMozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese\, 16\,80 €\nOriginal Buffalo mozzarella from campania prepared with olive oil\, tomatoes\, basil and oregano \nProsciutto di San Daniele e Mozzarella di Bufala\, 19\,80 €\nAir-dried ham from San Daniele in Friuli and buffalo mozzarella from Campania
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-post-walkure-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Bürgerreuth Restaurant\, an der Bürgerreuth 20\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250818T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250818T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065912
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Artist Talk: Ekaterina Gubanova
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for the Bayreuth Artists Talks Series\, an engaging opportunity to connect with the exceptional performers of the Bayreuth Festival. These intimate sessions offer audiences a rare glimpse behind the scenes as artists reflect on their careers\, share insights into their roles and creative processes\, and discuss the unique experience of performing at Bayreuth. With a relaxed and informal setting\, these conversations provide a deeper understanding of the works the artists bring to life on stage\, making each event a memorable encounter with the people behind the music. \nEkaterina Gubanova (2025: Kundry in Parsifal\, Brangäne in Tristan und Isolde; Venus in Tannhäuser 2019-24) is acknowledged as one of the leading mezzos of our days. Born in Moscow she first studied piano before being trained as an opera singer at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire\, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and as a member of the Young Artists Program at the Royal Opera House in London. Since then\, she regularly guests at the major opera houses and festivals worldwide\, such as the Metropolitan Opera New York\, the Lyric Opera Chicago\, La Scala in Milano\, the Rome Opera\, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden\, the Opera national de Paris\, the Vienna State Opera\, the Bavarian State Opera\, the Berlin State Opera\, the Hamburg State Opera\, the Bolshoi Theatre\, the Mariinsky Theatre\, the Gran Teatro del Liceu Barcelona\, the Teatro Real Madrid as well as the Bayreuth festival. \nThe 2024/25 season sees Ekaterina Gubanova in new productions of Das Rheingold (Fricka) at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich\, and Rusalka (Foreign Princess) at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. Later in the season\, she also returns to the Paris Opera for Don Carlos and to the Vienna State Opera for a new production of Tannhäuser. \nThis in-person-only event will take place at the Arvena Kongress Hotel in Bayreuth\, Germany.\nTickets are $15 in advance online\, €15 cash or credit card at the door. Get the Series: all five artists talks plus Parsifal Mythologies for $60 (a $30 savings). Pre-purchase is recommended to expedite entry and seating.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-artist-talk-gubanova/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Bayreuth
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Artist Talk: Jordan Shanahan
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for the Bayreuth Artists Talks Series\, an engaging opportunity to connect with the exceptional performers of the Bayreuth Festival. These intimate sessions offer audiences a rare glimpse behind the scenes as artists reflect on their careers\, share insights into their roles and creative processes\, and discuss the unique experience of performing at Bayreuth. With a relaxed and informal setting\, these conversations provide a deeper understanding of the works the artists bring to life on stage\, making each event a memorable encounter with the people behind the music. \nJordan Shanahan (Kurwenal in Tristan und Isolde\, Klingsor in Parsifal\, Kothner in Die Meistersinger) has made a name for himself internationally\, particularly with his charismatic interpretations of dramatic roles. In the 2024/205 season\, he sang Monterone in Rigoletto at the Metropolitan Opera\, his debut in Portugal at the Casa da Música in Porto with Zemlinsky’s Lyrische Symphonie\, a new production of Die Frau ohne Schatten as Barak at the Deutsche Oper Berlin and his house debut at the Vienna State Opera as Telramund in Lohengrin with Christian Thielemann. In addition to the standard repertoire\, Jordan Shanahan has also made a name for himself in contemporary repertoire and with roles such as Joseph de Rocher in Dead Man Walking\, Robert Oppenheimer in Dr. Atomic\, The Protector in Written on Skin and Il Uomo Senza Sangue. \nThis in-person-only event will take place at the Arvena Kongress Hotel in Bayreuth\, Germany.\nTickets are $15 in advance online\, €15 cash or credit card at the door. Get the Series: all five artists talks plus Parsifal Mythologies for $60 (a $30 savings). Pre-purchase is recommended to expedite entry and seating.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-artist-talk-jordan-shanahan/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Bayreuth
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Artist Talk: Michael Spyres
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for the Bayreuth Artists Talks Series\, an engaging opportunity to connect with the exceptional performers of the Bayreuth Festival. These intimate sessions offer audiences a rare glimpse behind the scenes as artists reflect on their careers\, share insights into their roles and creative processes\, and discuss the unique experience of performing at Bayreuth. With a relaxed and informal setting\, these conversations provide a deeper understanding of the works the artists bring to life on stage\, making each event a memorable encounter with the people behind the music. \n\nMichael Spyres (Siegmund in Die Walküre\, Walther in Die Meistersinger) is one of the most accomplished tenors of his generation with already 10 DVDs and 30 CDs to his name. Born and raised in the Ozarks in an extremely musical family\, he has been celebrated in the world’s most prestigious international opera houses\, festivals and concert halls. Acclaimed in the widest range of repertoire\, he has tackled every genre from Baroque to Classical to 20th century music\, while firmly establishing himself as an expert within the Bel Canto\, Romantic\, and French Grand Opera genres. Michael has sung at many of the world’s most prestigious opera houses\, concert halls and festivals such as the Teatro alla Scala\, Metropolitan Opera\, Wiener Staatsoper\, Royal Opera Covent Garden\, Paris Opéra National\, Bayerische Staatsoper\, Teatro Real Madrid\, Liceu Barcelona\, Lyric Opera Chicago\, Houston Grand Opera\, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden\, La Monnaie Brussels\, Dutch National Opera\, Semperoper Dresden\, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées of Paris\, Carnegie Hall\, Gewandhaus Leipzig\, Bunka Kaikan Hall Tokyo\, Salzburg Festival\, Aix-en-Provence Festival\, Rossini Opera Festival Pesaro\, the Edinburgh Festival and the BBC Proms. \nSince 2015 Michael has had the honor to be the only International Opera Star who is not just a performer but also an impresario. Mr. Spyres has been the Artistic Director of his hometown opera company\, the Ozarks Lyric Opera\, and has been involved in every aspect of the renaissance of his regional company. In addition to being the active Artistic Director he has translated libretti and actively teaches masterclasses while guiding young artists’ careers. The last years have seen him produce numerous events as well as 15 operas and 5 gala concerts. In 2021\, Michael was honored with the highest honor officially bestowed to artists in France\, the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres designation by the government of France. \n\nThis in-person-only event will take place at the Arvena Kongress Hotel in Bayreuth\, Germany.\nTickets are $15 in advance online\, €15 cash or credit card at the door. Get the Series: all five artists talks plus Parsifal Mythologies for $60 (a $30 savings). Pre-purchase is recommended to expedite entry and seating.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-artist-talk-michael-spyres/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Bayreuth
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250821T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250821T120000
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SUMMARY:Parsifal: Sources and Mythologies: a Talk with Thomas Launius
DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the origins and evolution of the Grail Legends\, beginning with their first written form in the late 12th and early 13th centuries\, created as a response to the early decline of Christianity in Europe. We’ll then examine how these legends resurfaced between 1775 and 1900\, during a time of social upheaval and the rise of German cultural identity\, inspiring new artistic and psychological interpretations. The ancient tradition of Storytelling in Europe\, both in its original oral form and then later as written\, understood that a Storyteller never “created” a story\, but rather\, inherited it\, and then it was their sacred responsibility to be faithful to that original inheritance while at the same time developing it to speak authentically to a new generation. Turning towards Wagner’s Parsifal\, we will explore some of the ways Wagner adapted and shaped the material he inherited and how the final result has its own special message. \nAbout the speaker: Thomas Launius was born into a military family and spent his early years living in England\, Germany\, Japan\, and the United States. He came of age in Louisiana and earned a degree in Physics from Louisiana State University\, along with a minor in Vocal Performance. Trained as a tenor\, he sang in university and regional opera productions for five years before turning to the academic study of story and symbol. He later earned a doctorate in Mythology and spent over three decades as a professional storyteller and speaker. \nIn 2017\, Thomas fulfilled a lifelong dream by relocating to Bavaria\, not far from Munich. Since 2019\, he has worked as a professional tour guide\, specializing in historically rich and mythologically resonant experiences throughout Munich\, Salzburg\, and especially Neuschwanstein Castle—the fairytale fortress built by King Ludwig II as a tribute to Richard Wagner. Drawing on his background in mythology\, music\, and narrative craft\, Thomas creates immersive tours that bring to life the operatic vision behind the castle’s creation and illuminate the deep connections between Wagner’s works and the cultural landscape of Bavaria. \nThis discussion will be followed by an extended audience Q&A and discussion session.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/thomas-launius/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250822T113000
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Artist Talk: Matthew Newlin
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for the Bayreuth Artists Talks Series\, an engaging opportunity to connect with the exceptional performers of the Bayreuth Festival. These intimate sessions offer audiences a rare glimpse behind the scenes as artists reflect on their careers\, share insights into their roles and creative processes\, and discuss the unique experience of performing at Bayreuth. With a relaxed and informal setting\, these conversations provide a deeper understanding of the works the artists bring to life on stage\, making each event a memorable encounter with the people behind the music. \n\nMatthew Newlin (Eisslinger in Die Meistersinger\, Junger Seemann in Tristan und Isolde\, 4th Knappe in Parsifal) has been a member of the ensemble at Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2013\, where he regularly performs such leading roles as Tamino\, Don Jose\, Alfredo\, and Count Almaviva. He enjoys an international career\, performing in major theatres across Europe\, and can be heard in recordings of Handel’s Semele and Samson. Matthew’s versatile singing\, excellent musicianship\, and natural stagecraft affords him success in a wide range of repertoire\, from the Baroque to the Modern. This coming season he’ll also be performing the role of Siegmund in Die Walküre at Deutsche Oper Berlin. \n\nThis in-person-only event will take place at the Arvena Kongress Hotel in Bayreuth\, Germany. \nTickets are $15 in advance online\, €15 cash or credit card at the door. Get the Series: all five artists talks plus Parsifal Mythologies for $60 (a $30 savings). Pre-purchase is recommended to expedite entry and seating.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-artist-talk-matthew-newlin/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Bayreuth
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250823T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250823T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Bayreuth Artist Talk: Michael Nagy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in 2025 for the Bayreuth Artists Talks Series\, an engaging opportunity to connect with the exceptional performers of the Bayreuth Festival. These intimate sessions offer audiences a rare glimpse behind the scenes as artists reflect on their careers\, share insights into their roles and creative processes\, and discuss the unique experience of performing at Bayreuth. With a relaxed and informal setting\, these conversations provide a deeper understanding of the works the artists bring to life on stage\, making each event a memorable encounter with the people behind the music. \nMichael Nagy (Beckmesser in Die Meistersinger; Wolfram von Eschenbach Tannhäuser\, 2011-13)\, began his musical career with the Stuttgart Hymnus Boys’ Choir. He studied singing\, Lied interpretation and conducting with Rudolf Piernay\, Irwin Gage and Klaus Arp in Mannheim and Saarbrücken and enhanced his education in master classes held by Charles Spencer\, Cornelius Reid and Rudolf Piernay. Michael Nagy became an ensemble member of the Komische Oper Berlin before moving on to Frankfurt Opera\, where he was able to develop his repertoire in roles such as Paragon (The Magic Flute)\, Count Almaviva (The Marriage of Figaro)\, Wolfram (Tannhäuser)\, Valentin (Faust)\, Prince Yeletsky (Pique Dame)\, Marcello (La Bohème)\, Albert (Werther)\, Frank/Fritz (Die tote Stadt)\, and Dr. Falke (Die Fledermaus). \nHis 2024-25 concert season offered a wide repertoire with performances including Arnold Schoenberg’s Gurre-Lieder and Schoenberg’s Jakobsleiter under the baton of Ingo Metzmacher at the Elbphilharmonie. He sang The Creation with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra\, Brahms’ Requiem in Utrecht and Amsterdam\, Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen in Warsaw\, as well as Mahler’s 8th Symphony with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. \nThis in-person-only event will take place at the Arvena Kongress Hotel in Bayreuth\, Germany.\nTickets are $15 in advance online\, €15 cash or credit card at the door. Get the Series: all five artists talks plus Parsifal Mythologies for $60 (a $30 savings). Pre-purchase is recommended to expedite entry and seating.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/bayreuth-artist-talk-nagy/
LOCATION:Arvena Kongress Hotel\, Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a\, Bayreuth\, 95445\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Bayreuth
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250824T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Parsifal Farewell Luncheon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/parsifal-farewell-luncheon/
LOCATION:Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt\, Maximilianstraße 33\, Bayreuth\, Bayern\, 95444\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Die Meistersinger in HD: Bayreuth Premiere
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, July 25\, 2025\, in Bayreuth\, Germany\, a bold new production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg will premiere—one of the most anticipated events of the Wagnerian calendar. This September\, we’ll bring the performance to midtown Manhattan in a stunning High-Definition re-stream at a modern screening room with immersive Dolby Atmos sound and crystal-clear 4k visuals. Experience the energy of Bayreuth’s opening night without leaving New York—no black tie\, no travel\, and yes\, air conditioning. \nSettle into plush seating and lose yourself in Wagner’s celebration of art\, tradition\, and individuality—reimagined by musical theatre veteran Matthias Davids and conducted by Daniele Gatti. This is not just another opera screening—it’s a front-row seat to a major cultural moment\, shared with fellow enthusiasts in comfort and style. \nDolby88 Screening Room \nAbout the production: Matthias Davids\, best known as the award‑winning director of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar\, West Side Story and Sweeney Todd at German-language theatres like Düsseldorf and Vienna\, and — as artistic head of the musical division at the Landestheater Linz — has now taken on Wagner’s only mature comedy for his Bayreuth debut. Davids has said that his aim is to uncover the inherent humor in Die Meistersinger\, not to reduce it to buffoonery\, but to let those moments illuminate the opera’s loftier emotional truths — and he’s leaned deeply into Wagner’s own stage directions to craft a production that feels “plausible” to modern audiences. With Georg Zeppenfeld as Hans Sachs\, Michael Nagy as Beckmesser\, Michael Spyres as Walther\, and Christina Nilsson as Eva\, the work will be conducted by maestro Daniele Gatti\, who notably returns to Bayreuth after conducting Parsifal from 2008–11. \nEnjoy this unique performance opportunity and then join us later in the week for a panel discussion on the influence and impact of the work. \nPricing: $45 for WSNY members. 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. All waitlisted persons are notified at once and remaining tickets are first-come\, first-served. \nSchedule (please note revised intermission durations): \n\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\ndoors open\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nperformance begins\n\n\n5:55 p.m.\nAct I end / Intermission 1 start\n\n\nIntermission duration:\n15 minutes\n\n\n6:10 p.m.\nIntermission 1 end / Act II start\n\n\n7:11 p.m.\nAct II end / Intermission 2 start\n\n\nIntermission duration:\n30 minutes\n\n\n7:41 p.m.\nIntermission 2 end / Act III begin\n\n\n10:00 p.m.\nAct III / performance end\n\n\n\n  \nThe Experience: The first intermission allows for a short break between acts. The second intermission gives guests time to enjoy a quick dinner or dessert at one of the many casual restaurants nearby. Please note that food and drink are not permitted inside the auditorium\, and lobby space is limited\, with very few seats or tables available. We encourage you to step outside\, stretch your legs\, and enjoy the neighborhood during the longer break—just be sure to return in time for the next act! This is a unique opportunity to experience a legendary Bayreuth performance in real time\, with built-in moments to relax and recharge between acts. \nSeating is general admission; the performance will be screened with subtitles. \nDigital Program Book: Available from the Bayreuther Festspiele as an e-book for 5.00 € online here. \nCast & Creative: \n\n\n\nConductor\nDaniele Gatti\nUlrich Eisslinger\nMatthew Newlin\n\n\nDirector\nMatthias Davids\nAugustin Moser\nGideon Poppe\n\n\nStage design\nAndrew D. Edwards\nHermann Ortel\nAlexander Grassauer\n\n\nDramaturgy\nChristoph Wagner-Trenkwitz\nHans Schwarz\nTijl Faveyts\n\n\nHans Sachs\nGeorg Zeppenfeld\nHans Foltz\nPatrick Zielke\n\n\nVeit Pogner\nJongmin Park\nWalther von Stolzing\nMichael Spyres\n\n\nKunz Vogelgesang\nMartin Koch\nDavid\nMatthias Stier\n\n\nKonrad Nachtigal\nWerner Van Mechelen\nEva\nChristina Nilsson\n\n\nSixtus Beckmesser\nMichael Nagy\nMagdalene\nChrista Mayer\n\n\nFritz Kothner\nJordan Shanahan\nEin Nachtwächter\nTobias Kehrer\n\n\nBalthasar Zorn\nDaniel Jenz
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/die-meistersinger-in-hd/
LOCATION:Dolby Screening Room\, 1350 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Reports from Bayreuth: Meistersinger Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Our annual event highlighting the summer festival season\, this year we devote our program to the Bayreuth Festival’s new production premiere: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg directed by Matthias Davids. Join us in a panel discussion discussing this work in context with those who attended the Festival\, examining how the musical and dramatic interpretation reframe Meistersinger within today’s cultural landscape\, sparking debate about tradition\, innovation\, and Wagner’s enduring relevance. \nWe’ll begin with insights from our two scholarship winners\, who will share their experiences attending the Festival this summer. The program continues with a panel discussion on the new Meistersinger von Nürnberg production: a staging by Matthias Davids that has sparked widespread conversation. The conversation will examine what makes a production “Wagnerian\,” how effective the comedy is across text\, music\, and staging\, and how technologies like Live-in-HD and streaming are reshaping opera today. Panelists include Jillian Murray\, Griffin Kaiser\, and Sanford Schwartz. This event is designed to spark thoughtful debate about tradition\, innovation\, and Wagner’s enduring relevance. Ample time will be devoted to audience Q&A and discussion\, allowing members to add their voices and perspectives. \nThe event will be followed by a social hour with refreshments. \nLivestream: the event will be livestreamed (viewable up to 36 hours after the start of the event). WSNY Members will receive livestream link automatically by e-mail; no need to pre-register.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/reports-from-bayreuth-meistersinger-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:National Opera Center\, 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20251001T143134Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Speedo Green in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Grammy Award–winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green\, currently starring in the title role of Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera. In conversation with dramaturg Cori Ellison\, Mr. Green will discuss his career\, artistic path\, and upcoming major roles\, including King Marke in Tristan und Isolde\, Crown in Porgy and Bess\, and Wotan in Die Walküre. \nNamed “the real showstopper” by the New York Times\, Green is one of opera’s most acclaimed bass-baritones\, regularly performing at leading opera houses and orchestras around the world\, including the Metropolitan Opera\, Bayerische Staatsoper\, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Known for both his powerful stage presence and vocal artistry\, Green continues to expand his repertoire with critically acclaimed debuts in both classic and contemporary works. \nProgram Change: This event replaces the “Hitler’s Twilight of the Gods: Teutonic Aesthetics and the Statecraft of the Third Reich” book talk with author Alexandra Birch. \nLivestream: the event will be livestreamed (viewable up to 36 hours after the start of the event). WSNY Members will receive livestream link automatically by e-mail; no need to pre-register.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/ryan-speedo-green-in-conversation/
LOCATION:National Opera Center\, 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20251007T230410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T233740Z
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SUMMARY:'Mahler' (1974) - A Film by Ken Russell
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare screening of Mahler (1974)\, Ken Russell’s audacious and visually stunning portrait of composer Gustav Mahler. Winner of the Technical Grand Prize at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival\, Mahler is widely regarded as one of Russell’s most stirringly imaginative films. Set during the composer’s final days in 1911\, the film follows Mahler (Robert Powell) and his wife Alma (Georgina Hale) on a train journey\, during which the story of his life\, loves\, and inner turmoil unfolds through a dreamlike series of flashbacks. Hale’s performance as Alma Mahler earned her a 1975 BAFTA (Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles). \nRussell’s signature style\, blending emotional intensity with surrealist imagery\, brings Mahler’s complex world to life: his struggles with antisemitism\, his painful family history\, his passionate yet strained relationship with Alma\, and the shadow of his declining health. Featuring powerful performances and a rich musical backdrop\, Mahler offers a deeply human and visually bold tribute to one of music’s great visionaries. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the film on the big screen with fellow Wagner and Mahler enthusiasts. \n\nProgram Change: This film replaces Hilan Warshaw’s ‘Mahler in New York’ which is under exclusive entry at a film festival and will be shown by WSNY at a later date.\n\nSchedule: Doors at 6:30 p.m.\, film from 7:00-9:00 p.m. followed by a social hour with refreshments.\n\nAccessibility: Venue is ADA accessible. Entrance is on 55th street at 6th Avenue\, next door to Pret à Manger. There are sidewalk cutouts on the corner and an accessible entrance.  Once through building security turnstiles\, the movie theater-style-seating venue is on the lobby level\, to your left. There are several stairs to the lobby level restroom but fully-accessible restrooms will be available by taking the elevator to another floor.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/mahler-1974-ken-russell/
LOCATION:Dolby Screening Room\, 1350 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20251010T082702Z
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SUMMARY:Recital by Winners of the 2025 Singers Competition
DESCRIPTION:Sadie Cheslak\, mezzo-soprano\nWinner\, Robert Lauch Memorial Fund Award \nAlec Carlson\, tenor\nWinner\, Ursula Springer Memorial Endowment Fund Award \nwith\nMitchell Cirker\, piano \nProgram \n(Part I – c. 36:00) \nCAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1835–1921) \n“Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix”\, from Samson et Dalila \nRICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) \n“Dass der mein vater nicht ist”\, from Siegfried  \n“In fernem Land”\, from Lohengrin \n“Höre mit Sinn”\, from Götterdämmerung \n“Schmerzen”\, from Wesendonck Lieder \n“Weiche\, Wotan! Weiche”\, from Das Rheingold \n“Träume”\, No. 5 from Wesendonck Lieder \nINTERMISSION \n(Part II – c. 30:00) \nGUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) \n“Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen”\, from Rückert-lieder \n“Das irdische Leben”\, from Des Knaben Wunderhorn \n“Das Trinklied vom Jammer der Erde”\, from Das Lied von der Erde \n“Blicket auf zum Retterblick”\, from Symphony No. 8 \nGEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) \n“C’est toi”\, final scene from Carmen \n  \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\, program from 7:00-8:30 p.m.\, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/2025-recital/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250728T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T212644Z
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SUMMARY:Jeffrey Swann on the Music of the Ring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event celebrating the release of The Music of the Ring: A Comprehensive Study of the Leitmotives and How They Are Used in Der Ring des Nibelungen. This monumental book—nearly 750 pages—offers an unparalleled deep dive into Wagner’s use of leitmotif\, analyzing thousands of individual moments and hundreds of thematic phrases. With its meticulous detail and structural insights\, it promises to become an essential resource for scholars\, performers\, and seriously engaged listeners alike. For this event\, Swann will give his talk from the piano\, illustrating key musical passages by playing them live at the keyboard. \nThe author\, Jeffrey Swann\, brings extraordinary expertise to the project. A celebrated American pianist and internationally renowned Wagner scholar\, Swann has performed and lectured widely—from solo recitals with top orchestras in the U.S.\, Europe\, Latin America and Asia\, to lecture‑recitals at the Bayreuth Festival and numerous Wagner Society events. Swann’s dual identity as performer and scholar allows him to illuminate deeply musical and dramatic structures—from the introduction: \n“Ultimately\, this work rests on a paradox: it pinpoints in detail thousands of individual moments and analyzes hundreds of short phrases. Its value\, on the other hand\, lies in deepening and enhancing our appreciation of The Ring as a whole: to gain a better sense of its narrative and musical sweep\, to understand its dynamic unity\, it many structural features–and in the end\, to gain deeper insights into its meanings.” \nThe event will be followed by a social hour with refreshments. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. \nThe program will be preceded by a brief Annual Membership Meeting. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect the 2026-27 Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Your vote is needed! Members of record will receive proxy forms by postal and email or can download here. \nLivestream: the event will be livestreamed (viewable up to 36 hours after the start of the event). WSNY Members receive livestream link automatically by e-mail; no need to pre-register.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/jeffrey-swann-on-the-music-of-the-ring/
LOCATION:National Opera Center\, 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T121224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T122304Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Performance Meet-Up: Strauss's Elektra Suite & Beethoven Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 29 performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto (with María Dueñas) and Richard Strauss’s Elektra Suite\, with Manfred Honeck on the podium conducting the NY Philharmonic. Come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Orchestra level by the merchandise kiosk – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins. The house opens 45 minutes before the performance – come say Hi before you take your seat.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/strauss-elektra-suite/
LOCATION:David Geffen Hall\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250619T165256Z
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SUMMARY:Five-Part Course: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2026\, the Metropolitan Opera will unveil a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde; we offer this course\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School\, to enhance our members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. \nSince its premiere in 1865\, Tristan has exerted an overwhelming impact on audiences. After hearing Tristan for the first time\, Bruno Walter wrote\, “Wagner was my God\, and I wanted to become his prophet.” To understand Wagner’s world of longing\, night\, and death\, we explore Tristan in a variety of ways\, starting with the sources\, the creation of the libretto\, and the genesis of the work. The primary focus of the course is on Wagner’s use of erotically-charged chromatic harmonies\, an orchestral web of leitmotifs\, and subtle orchestration to embody the inner\, psychological world of his characters and the overall musical drama. The reception of this challenging work is studied\, along with its extraordinary influence on later composers. We also consider approaches to staging Tristan\, a work in which almost nothing happens on the stage. Classes are illustrated with a variety of recordings and videos demonstrating different interpretive approaches to the work by renowned artists. \nThis course is offered in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. \nFive sessions: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm\, February 3 – March 10\, (no session March 3); in-person only \nAbout the instructor: John J. H. Muller IV is professor emeritus in the Music Department at The Juilliard School and has given independent courses on Wagner and other composers. He presented the Society’s Bayreuth lecture series from 2010 to 2019. \n \nPricing: Regularly $280\, 50% discount for WSNY members ($140) – see email for discount code \nRegistration Online only via Juilliard Extension.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/five-part-course-wagners-tristan-und-isolde/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:The Juilliard School\, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Five-Part Course: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2026\, the Metropolitan Opera will unveil a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde; we offer this course\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School\, to enhance our members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. \nSince its premiere in 1865\, Tristan has exerted an overwhelming impact on audiences. After hearing Tristan for the first time\, Bruno Walter wrote\, “Wagner was my God\, and I wanted to become his prophet.” To understand Wagner’s world of longing\, night\, and death\, we explore Tristan in a variety of ways\, starting with the sources\, the creation of the libretto\, and the genesis of the work. The primary focus of the course is on Wagner’s use of erotically-charged chromatic harmonies\, an orchestral web of leitmotifs\, and subtle orchestration to embody the inner\, psychological world of his characters and the overall musical drama. The reception of this challenging work is studied\, along with its extraordinary influence on later composers. We also consider approaches to staging Tristan\, a work in which almost nothing happens on the stage. Classes are illustrated with a variety of recordings and videos demonstrating different interpretive approaches to the work by renowned artists. \nThis course is offered in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. \nFive sessions: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm\, February 3 – March 10\, (no session March 3); in-person only \nAbout the instructor: John J. H. Muller IV is professor emeritus in the Music Department at The Juilliard School and has given independent courses on Wagner and other composers. He presented the Society’s Bayreuth lecture series from 2010 to 2019. \n \nPricing: Regularly $280\, 50% discount for WSNY members ($140) – see email for discount code \nRegistration Online only via Juilliard Extension.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/five-part-course-wagners-tristan-und-isolde/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:The Juilliard School\, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20251103T154330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T201830Z
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SUMMARY:Wagner/Brahms: Music\, Culture\, and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Wagner/Brahms: Music\, Culture\, and Politics: A comparative study of two paragons of 19th century German romanticism. \nThis lecture will explore the relationship between two figures who were arguably the most important German composers of the late nineteenth century. Although early on Wagner and Brahms had several positive interactions and even expressed mutual admiration\, the two composers became caught up in a broader culture war\, pitted against each other by their respective followers. In this conflict\, Wagner was often depicted as modern and progressive and Brahms as backward-looking and conservative. But their musical languages\, as well as their cultural and political values\, suggest the opposite may be the case. \nAbout the speaker: Walter Frisch is H. Harold Gumm/Harry and Albert von Tilzer Professor of Music at Columbia University in New York\, where he has taught since 1982.  He has also been a guest professor at the University of Freiburg in Germany\, Yale University\, Princeton University\, and the University of Pennsylvania and has lectured on music throughout the United States\, and in England\, France\, Spain\, Germany\, and China. \nProfessor Frisch is a specialist in the music of composers from the Austro-German sphere in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries\, ranging from Schubert to Schoenberg.  He has written numerous articles and two books on Brahms\, including Brahms and the Principle of Developing Variation (1984) and Brahms: the Four Symphonies (1996\, 2003).  He served as editor of the volume Brahms and His World (1990\, 2009) and was the founding president of the American Brahms Society in 1983.  He is the co-author\, with George S. Bozarth\, of the Brahms article in the second edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2000). Professor Frisch’s publications on Schoenberg include the book The Early Works of Arnold Schoenberg\, 1893-1908 (1993) and the edited volume Schoenberg and His World (1999).  He also edited and contributed to a volume on Schubert’s music\, Schubert: Critical and Analytical Studies (1986). His book German Modernism: Music and the Arts (2005) investigates the relationships between music and its cultural context in Austria and Germany during the period 1880-1915. \nThe event will be followed by a social hour with refreshments. \nLivestream: the event will be livestreamed (viewable up to 36 hours after the start of the event). WSNY Members receive livestream link automatically by e-mail; no need to pre-register. \nLocation: NOTE CHANGE: this event will take place in the Rehearsal Hall on the 7th floor of the National Opera Center\, to the left as one enters at reception.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/wagner-brahms-music-culture-and-politics/
LOCATION:National Opera Center\, 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
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SUMMARY:Five-Part Course: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2026\, the Metropolitan Opera will unveil a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde; we offer this course\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School\, to enhance our members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. \nSince its premiere in 1865\, Tristan has exerted an overwhelming impact on audiences. After hearing Tristan for the first time\, Bruno Walter wrote\, “Wagner was my God\, and I wanted to become his prophet.” To understand Wagner’s world of longing\, night\, and death\, we explore Tristan in a variety of ways\, starting with the sources\, the creation of the libretto\, and the genesis of the work. The primary focus of the course is on Wagner’s use of erotically-charged chromatic harmonies\, an orchestral web of leitmotifs\, and subtle orchestration to embody the inner\, psychological world of his characters and the overall musical drama. The reception of this challenging work is studied\, along with its extraordinary influence on later composers. We also consider approaches to staging Tristan\, a work in which almost nothing happens on the stage. Classes are illustrated with a variety of recordings and videos demonstrating different interpretive approaches to the work by renowned artists. \nThis course is offered in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. \nFive sessions: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm\, February 3 – March 10\, (no session March 3); in-person only \nAbout the instructor: John J. H. Muller IV is professor emeritus in the Music Department at The Juilliard School and has given independent courses on Wagner and other composers. He presented the Society’s Bayreuth lecture series from 2010 to 2019. \n \nPricing: Regularly $280\, 50% discount for WSNY members ($140) – see email for discount code \nRegistration Online only via Juilliard Extension.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/five-part-course-wagners-tristan-und-isolde/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:The Juilliard School\, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250619T165256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190409Z
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SUMMARY:Five-Part Course: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2026\, the Metropolitan Opera will unveil a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde; we offer this course\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School\, to enhance our members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. \nSince its premiere in 1865\, Tristan has exerted an overwhelming impact on audiences. After hearing Tristan for the first time\, Bruno Walter wrote\, “Wagner was my God\, and I wanted to become his prophet.” To understand Wagner’s world of longing\, night\, and death\, we explore Tristan in a variety of ways\, starting with the sources\, the creation of the libretto\, and the genesis of the work. The primary focus of the course is on Wagner’s use of erotically-charged chromatic harmonies\, an orchestral web of leitmotifs\, and subtle orchestration to embody the inner\, psychological world of his characters and the overall musical drama. The reception of this challenging work is studied\, along with its extraordinary influence on later composers. We also consider approaches to staging Tristan\, a work in which almost nothing happens on the stage. Classes are illustrated with a variety of recordings and videos demonstrating different interpretive approaches to the work by renowned artists. \nThis course is offered in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. \nFive sessions: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm\, February 3 – March 10\, (no session March 3); in-person only \nAbout the instructor: John J. H. Muller IV is professor emeritus in the Music Department at The Juilliard School and has given independent courses on Wagner and other composers. He presented the Society’s Bayreuth lecture series from 2010 to 2019. \n \nPricing: Regularly $280\, 50% discount for WSNY members ($140) – see email for discount code \nRegistration Online only via Juilliard Extension.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/five-part-course-wagners-tristan-und-isolde/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:The Juilliard School\, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T123542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T132831Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Performance Meet-Up: Liszt Transcriptions with Mao Fujita
DESCRIPTION:Virtuoso pianist Mao Fujita performs Wagner’s “In das Album der Fürstin Metternich\,” WWV 94\, Liszt’s transcription Isoldes Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde\, as well as other works by Beethoven\, Berg\, Mendelssohn\, and Brahms – at Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall on Wednesday\, March 4. \nCome say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us in the Rose Museum outside the Rohatyn Room on the first tier – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins. The house opens 45 minutes before the performance – come say Hi before you take your seat.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/pre-performance-meet-up-liszt-transcriptions-with-mao-fujita/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T130805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183038Z
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SUMMARY:Intermission Meet-Up: Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:Intermission Meet-Up: for all performances of the Metropolitan Opera’s of Tristan und Isolde with Lise Davidsen’s role debut and a new production by Yuval Sharon. come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance so far\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Dress Circle level (center) during both intermissions – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/intermission-meet-up-tristan-und-isolde-2/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Opera\, 30 Lincoln Center Plz.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250619T165256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190409Z
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SUMMARY:Five-Part Course: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2026\, the Metropolitan Opera will unveil a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde; we offer this course\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School\, to enhance our members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. \nSince its premiere in 1865\, Tristan has exerted an overwhelming impact on audiences. After hearing Tristan for the first time\, Bruno Walter wrote\, “Wagner was my God\, and I wanted to become his prophet.” To understand Wagner’s world of longing\, night\, and death\, we explore Tristan in a variety of ways\, starting with the sources\, the creation of the libretto\, and the genesis of the work. The primary focus of the course is on Wagner’s use of erotically-charged chromatic harmonies\, an orchestral web of leitmotifs\, and subtle orchestration to embody the inner\, psychological world of his characters and the overall musical drama. The reception of this challenging work is studied\, along with its extraordinary influence on later composers. We also consider approaches to staging Tristan\, a work in which almost nothing happens on the stage. Classes are illustrated with a variety of recordings and videos demonstrating different interpretive approaches to the work by renowned artists. \nThis course is offered in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. \nFive sessions: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm\, February 3 – March 10\, (no session March 3); in-person only \nAbout the instructor: John J. H. Muller IV is professor emeritus in the Music Department at The Juilliard School and has given independent courses on Wagner and other composers. He presented the Society’s Bayreuth lecture series from 2010 to 2019. \n \nPricing: Regularly $280\, 50% discount for WSNY members ($140) – see email for discount code \nRegistration Online only via Juilliard Extension.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/five-part-course-wagners-tristan-und-isolde/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:The Juilliard School\, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20260120T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190440Z
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SUMMARY:Young Wagnerian Salon Social
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/young-wagnerian-salon-social/
LOCATION:The Residence of Sanford Schwartz\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T130442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183055Z
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SUMMARY:Intermission Meet-Up: Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:Intermission Meet-Up: for all performances of the Metropolitan Opera’s of Tristan und Isolde with Lise Davidsen’s role debut and a new production by Yuval Sharon. come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance so far\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Dress Circle level (center) during both intermissions – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/intermission-meet-up-tristan-und-isolde/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Opera\, 30 Lincoln Center Plz.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T132833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154643Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual tradition: a half-day deep-dive exploration into one of Wagner’s towering masterpieces\, presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera’s current season. This year we turn our attention to Tristan und Isolde (on stage 9 March – 2 April\, 2026) in a new production by Yuval Sharon. \nOur seminar offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your relationship with the work\, whether you’re a seasoned Wagnerian or discovering Tristan for the first time. Expect illuminating lectures from leading scholars and musicologists\, insights into the opera’s historical\, philosophical\, and musical dimensions\, and a dynamic roundtable with members of the cast and creative team. These gatherings are more than just educational—they’re a chance to connect with fellow opera lovers in a spirit of shared curiosity and discovery. Come ready to engage\, reflect\, and be transformed by one of the most profound love stories ever set to music. \nProgram: \nDoors open 11:15 a.m.; Programs 12:00 noon – 4:15 p.m. with breaks. Complimentary refreshments before the program and during breaks. \n12:00 p.m.  Welcome by Chairman John Ryan and Moderator F. Peter Phillips \n12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Prof. Karol Berger\, “Tristan und Isolde:  Music Drama as Opera”  \n1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Refreshment Break \n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Met Cast Roundtable  \nEkaterina Gubanova\, Ryan Speedo Green\, Tomasz Konieczny\, Michael Spyres  \n2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break \n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Prof. Wayne Oquin\, “Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Harmony as the Embodiment of Longing”  \n3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Will Crutchfield\, “150 Years of Singing Tristan”  \n  \nPlan ahead & Enhance your Experience: \nCheck out director Yuval Sharon‘s book A New Philosophy of Opera – available in our shop \nFind us at an intermission meet-up for whichever performance you’re attending \nDeepen your understanding with this five-part course in collaboration with Juilliard Extension\, taught by John J. H. Muller IV\, Faculty Emeritus\, The Juilliard School. \nContinue the conversation: join us for a gathering after the seminar at Reichenbach Hall for drinks and dinner. \nTicketing: \nWSNY Members: $60\, VIP Seating $200\, Non-WSNY Member $85\, WSNY Student Members: Free\nLivestream $30 – viewable live\, or up to 36 hours after the event.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/seminar-tristan-und-isolde/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20260112T044208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T200935Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering at Reichenbach Hall: Post-Seminar Toasts
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/reichenbach-post-seminar/
LOCATION:Reichenbach Hall\, 5 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T130442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183055Z
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SUMMARY:Intermission Meet-Up: Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:Intermission Meet-Up: for all performances of the Metropolitan Opera’s of Tristan und Isolde with Lise Davidsen’s role debut and a new production by Yuval Sharon. come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance so far\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Dress Circle level (center) during both intermissions – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/intermission-meet-up-tristan-und-isolde/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Opera\, 30 Lincoln Center Plz.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065913
CREATED:20250620T130442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183055Z
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SUMMARY:Intermission Meet-Up: Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:Intermission Meet-Up: for all performances of the Metropolitan Opera’s of Tristan und Isolde with Lise Davidsen’s role debut and a new production by Yuval Sharon. come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance so far\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Dress Circle level (center) during both intermissions – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/intermission-meet-up-tristan-und-isolde/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Opera\, 30 Lincoln Center Plz.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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