Der gerettete Alberich
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.
Past Events
12 events found.
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Wagner and the American Jew: A Personal Reflection
Lecture by Joseph Horowitz, repeating his talk from the August 1998 International Symposium on “Wagner and the Jews” in Bayreuth.
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Annual Meeting
Annual Business Meeting, followed by Francesca Zambello, opera director, discussing, with slides, her forthcoming Tristan und Isolde production at Seattle Opera.
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Wagner Birthday Musicale
Principals: Jane Dutton (mezzo-soprano), Stephan Kirchgraber (bass); Steven M. Crawford (pianist).
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Talk with Jon Vickers
Reception and Interview: Jon Vickers, world-renowned heldentenor; Thurmond Smithall, interviewer.
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Wagner Day at Opera Florham
Society group attendance at Opera at Florham’s dull day of Wagner-related activities.
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The Figure of the Artist in Wagner’s Work
Lecture on Die Meistersinger by Prof. Simon Williams, Dir. of Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, Univ. of California at Santa Barbara.
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Eva Johansson Reception
Eva Johansson (soprano) following her Met debut as Eva in Die Meistersinger on April 6.
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Lohengrin Seminar
Our 18th annual seminar.
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Ben Heppner Recital
Society group attendance at recital with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Julius Rudel, conductor.
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Bruckner and Wagner: An Odd Couple
Lecture by Michael Steinberg, musicologist and critic.
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Holiday Musicale
Principals: Caroline Whisnant (soprano), Clayton Brainerd (bass-baritone), joined by Edward Russell (bass); Kathleen Kelly (pianist).