Past Events

  • Oren Brown Reception

    Noted voice teacher Oren Brown with some of his pupils and Society Members

  • Talk with Eike Wilm Schulte

    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.

  • 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.

  • Annual Meeting

    Annual Business Meeting, followed by Francesca Zambello, opera director, discussing, with slides, her forthcoming Tristan und Isolde production at Seattle Opera.

  • Wagner Birthday Musicale

    Principals: Jane Dutton (mezzo-soprano), Stephan Kirchgraber (bass); Steven M. Crawford (pianist).

  • Talk with Jon Vickers

    Reception and Interview: Jon Vickers, world-renowned heldentenor; Thurmond Smithall, interviewer.

  • Eva Johansson Reception

    Eva Johansson (soprano) following her Met debut as Eva in Die Meistersinger on April 6.