The second presentation of the Anton Seidl Award. highlights presented by Joe Pearce, video excerpts of performances, video clip of Birgit Nilsson’s appearance at James Levine’s 25th Anniversary gala, and a live interview with Mr. Vickers; Lew Grenville, interviewer. Scrolls were presented to Mr. Vickers and to Mignon Dunn (Met Opera mezzo-soprano and colleague of the awardees), accepting on behalf of Mme. Nilsson. New York Genealogical Society, 7:30 p.m.
“The Convergence of Fantasy and Geography in Wagner” – lecture by Prof. Rolf Sternberg, Montclair State University.
22nd Annual Seminar: Die Meistersinger
Reception and Interview with Met mezzo-soprano Katarina Dalayman; Lew Grenville, interviewer.
New York City Opera Dutchman. Society group attendance at New York City Opera with reception for attendees in the Patron’s Lounge prior to performance.
Overview of New York City Opera’s Der fliegende Holländer conductor. Commentary and panel discussion with participants.
Annual meeting held at Holy Trinity Church, 7:30 p.m.
Lecture with slides by Prof. Alessandra Comini, Southern Methodist University.
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Met debut of Lucine Amara (soprano). Recital by Mme. Amara; Thomas Bagwell, pianist, followed by interview and reception; Lew Grenville, interviewer.
Reception in honor of Met diva Blanche Thebom. For special contributor members.
Fortysome members of the Bayreuth Society, in New York to attend the Met Parsifal, met with WSNY Board members.
Violeta Urmana (Kundry in the Met Parsifal); Robert J. Sweeney, host (Verena Kossodo, translator).