Wagner Society of New York

Oren Brown Reception
1998-12-06 00:00 UTC
Noted voice teacher Oren Brown with some of his pupils and Society Members, at the residence of Kit Gill, 5-7:30pm

Behind the Scenes at the Met Library
1998-12-02 00:00
Lecture by John Grande, Chief Librarian, the Metropolitan Opera. Lederkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

Talk with Eike Wilm Schulte
1998-10-16 00:00
Interview, recital, and reception. Eike Wilm Schulte (baritone and Herald in Met Lohengrin) interviewed by Anthony Coggi (Verena Kossodo, translator). Mr. Schulte also performed several selections; Mrs. Kossodo, pianist. Joint program with The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany. German House, 871 UN Plaza, 7:30pm

Der gerettete Alberich
1998-10-08 00:00
Fantasy for Solo Percussion and Orchestra. Lecture by composer Christopher Rouse, on his work to be given its New York premiere on Nov. 7 by the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Leiderkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

Wagner and the American Jew: A Personal Reflection
1998-09-24 00:00
Lecture by Joseph Horowitz, repeating his talk from the August 1998 International Symposium on “Wagner and the Jews” in Bayreuth. Liederkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

Annual Meeting
1998-06-16 00:00
Annual Business Meeting, followed by Francesca Zambello, opera director, discussing, with slides, her forthcoming Tristan und Isolde production at Seattle Opera. Dicapo Theatre, 6:30pm

Wagner Birthday Musicale
1998-05-20 00:00
Principals: Jane Dutton (mezzo-soprano), Stephan Kirchgraber (bass); Steven M. Crawford (pianist). Marymount Manhattan Theatre, 221 E71st St., 7:30pm.

Talk with Jon Vickers
1998-04-26 00:00
Reception and Interview: Jon Vickers, world-renowned heldentenor; Thurmond Smithall, interviewer. Program included a videotape of his United Nations performances (Danila Mendoza, producer). New York Genealogical Society, 7pm

Wagner Day at Opera Florham
1998-04-25 00:00
Society group attendance at Opera at Florham’s dull day of Wagner-related activities. Guided tour of the campus; master class for singers selected by the Society, taught by Jerome Hines, Met bass; talks: “Memories of Bayreuth” by Jerome Hines and “Show me your Dragon” by Matthew Gurewitsch, writer; evening recital: Lucine Amara, Met soprano, and master-class participants. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ, 10:15am-10pm

The Figure of the Artist in Wagner’s Work
1998-04-17 00:00
Lecture on Die Meistersinger by Prof. Simon Williams, Dir. of Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, Univ. of California at Santa Barbara. Liederkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

Eva Johansson Reception
1998-04-09 00:00
Eva Johansson (soprano) following her Met debut as Eva in Die Meistersinger on April 6. For special contributor members. Residence of Kit Gill, 5-8pm

Lohengrin Seminar
1998-03-22 00:00
Our 18th annual seminar. Speakers: Cori Ellison, dramaturg, New York City Opera; Rosamund Bartlett, Ph.D.; Robert Wilson, director/set designer for Met Lohengrin; Geoffrey S. Riggs; Robert J. Sweeney, moderator. Met principals: Deborah Polaski, Edward Cook, Richard Paul Fink, Eric Halfvarson. Robert F. Wagner Intermediate School, 1-5:30pm

Ben Heppner Recital
1998-03-15 00:00
Society group attendance at recital with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Julius Rudel, conductor. Great Performances Series at Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall, 3pm

Bruckner and Wagner: An Odd Couple
1998-01-30 00:00
Lecture by Michael Steinberg, musicologist and critic. Liederkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

Holiday Musicale
1998-01-04 00:00
Principals: Caroline Whisnant (soprano), Clayton Brainerd (bass-baritone), joined by Edward Russell (bass); Kathleen Kelly (pianist). Dicapo Opera Theatre, 3pm

Thomas Mann, Franz W. Beidler, and the Legacy of Richard Wagner
1997-12-11 00:00
Lecture by Prof. Hans R. Vaget. Liederkranz Foundation, 7:30pm

The Italian Wagnerians
1997-11-17 00:00
Lecture by Mary Jane Phillips-Matz, with recorded musical examples. A joint program with New York University’s Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marino, 24 W 12th St., 6pm

Tannhäuser: Complete Opera on Laserdisc
1997-11-02 00:00
Presentation of the complete Tannhäuser in a revolutionary Bayreuth interpretation by Götz Friedrich. Introduction and interview with Met Tannhäuser Jon Frederic West; Thurmond Smithgall, interviewer. New York Genealogical Society, 1-5pm

Bayreuth: A Model Performing Arts Producer
1997-09-30 00:00
Lecture with slides by William Fregosi (Technical Coordinator for Music and Theatre Arts, MIT). Dicapo Opera Theatre, 7:30pm

Wagner’s Ring in Bayreuth: Some Early Documents
1997-05-10 00:00, 1997-05-03 00:00
Morgan Library Exhibit, by invitation only. A viewing of the Morgan’s holdings of Wagner documents. Lecture by Rigbie Turner, Music Curator. Morgan Library (29 East 36th Street); successive Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Hospitality Suite
1997-05-10 00:00, 1997-05-06 00:00, 1997-05-03 00:00, 1997-04-28 00:00, 1997-04-26 00:00
Hospitality Suite and Boutique. All Met Ring attendees were invited to drop by and become acquainted with the Society. Harmony Atrium (61 West 62nd Street); 4:00-6:00 p.m. of each day.

Rhine Journey on the Hudson
1997-05-09 18:00 - 22:30
Four-hour dinner cruise on the luxury yacht Mystique in honor of the Met Ring. Guests of honor: Jeffrey A. Hoffman (U.S. astronaut) and James King (heldentenor). South Street Seaport, Pier 17; Friday, 6:00-10:30 p.m.

Das Rheingold Dinner
1997-05-05 00:00, 1997-04-25 00:00
Met Grand Tier Dinner. Society ticket holders for Das Rheingold in the 2nd and 3rd Cycles at the Met were invited to dine on the Grand Tier before the performance. Metropolitan Opera House, Friday and Monday, respectively, 6:00 p.m.

Anton Seidl Award: First Presentation.
1997-05-04 00:00
The Society created this award to honor individuals who have made major and lasting contributions to the performance and appreciation of Wagner’s music dramas in the U.S. Maestro James Levine was the first recipient of the Award, which he received in person. Residence of Hester Diamond and Ralph Kaminsky; Sunday, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
