Bayreuth Talks
Bayreuth English-Language Lecture Series. 2007 lecturer: Jeffrey Swann, Ph.D.
Past Events
12 events found.
The Kirov Ring in Context
“The Kirov Ring in Context.”—Panel of presentations by scholars and specialists. Moderator: Catharine Nepomnyashchy. Speakers: Lynn Garafola, Joe Pearce, Maya Pritsker, and Ellen Scaruffi. Co-presentation of WSNY and Harriman Institute.
The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art
“The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art”—Lecture with slide presentation by Marian Burleigh-Motley.
Das Rheingold dinner.
Das Rheingold dinner.
Kirov Ring Reception
Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana.
Rhine Journey on the Hudson
“Rhine Journey on the Hudson.” 4-1/2 hour harbor dinner cruise on the World Yacht Princess.
Das Rheingold dinner.
Das Rheingold dinner.
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.
The Three Divas
“The Three Divas” (interview with Martha Mödl, Birgit Nilsson, and Astrid Varnay).
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Seminar
Annual Seminar on Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Speakers: William Wixom, Hans Rudolf Vaget, Nicholas Vazsonyi, Joe Pearce, Yuval Sharon, Jonathan Khuner, Raymond Hughes, and Met Cast Roundtable (Clayton Brainerd, Marie Plette, Richard Brunner).
Directing Wagner Today
Francesca Zambello: “Directing Wagner Today.”