Wagner Society of New York

Lohengrin Seminar
1998-03-22 00:00 UTC
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.

Siegfried Seminar
1997-04-20 00:00
Seventeenth Annual Seminar; Siegfried. Speakers: Peggy McCracken, Ph.D.;William Fregosi; Anthony Barone, Ph.D.; Joe Pearce; James K. Holman; Lew Grenville, moderator. Met principals: Hildegard Behrens, Graham Clark, Wolfgang Schmidt, Ekkehard Wlaschiha; Ingrid Budde (translator). P. S. 6, Lillie Blake Auditorium (45 East 81st Street); Sunday, 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.

Wagner and the Movies
1997-03-25 00:00
Lecture with film clips by Ray Romano, TV and film director. New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (124 East 58th Street); Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Tristan und Isolde Symposium
1997-02-02 00:00
Principals: Prof. Timothy P. Martin and Geoffrey S. Riggs. Preparation for the Opera Orchestra of New York’s concert performance. Dicapo Opera Theatre; Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

Holiday Musicale
1997-01-05 00:00
Principals: Janet Northway (soprano), Edward Russell (basso cantante); David Holkeboer (pianist). Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76 th Street) Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

A Tribute to Jerome Hines
1996-12-14 00:00
Gala concert and tributes, including one from the Society, on the 50th anniversary of his Met debut. Alice Tully Hall; Saturday, 8:00 p.m.

Ring Disc— Ring Program on CD-ROM
1996-12-10 00:00
Introduction of a new interactive study program for the complete Ring Cycle on CD-ROM. Speaker: Monte Stone, developer of the program. Liederkranz Foundation; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Met Orchestra Roundtable
1996-11-17 00:00
View from the Pit. Principals: Ira Lieberman (violin), Richard Reissig (French horn and Wagner tuba), Marvin Topolsky (string bass); Robert J. Sweeney, moderator. Community Church —Assembly Hall (40 East 35th Street); Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

The Wieland Wagner Years at Bayreuth.
1996-10-23 00:00
Lecture with slides by Penelope Turing, British author/lecturer. Liederkranz Foundation; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Arizona Ring 1996
1996-09-26 00:00
A Discussion. With Arizona Opera Ring principals Janet Northway, Caroline Whisnant, Mark Rehnstrom, and Edward Russell; Thurmond Smithgall, moderator. Program also included slides of the new Lyric Opera of Chicago Ring. Liederkranz Foundation; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

New York Philharmonic Concert
1995-09-22 00:00
Society group attendance at concert featuring Wagner overtures and preludes. Kurt Masur, conductor. Avery Fisher Hall; Friday, 8:00 p.m.

Eaglen and Schwarz Reception
1995-07-29 00:00
Reception. Jane Eaglen (soprano) and Gerard Schwarz (conductor) following Mostly Mozart Orchestra concert. Residence of Ursula Springer; Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
