Past Events

Lucine Amara Celebration

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.

Honoring Blanche Thebom

Reception in honor of Met diva Blanche Thebom. For special contributor members.

Talk with Violeta Urmana

Violeta Urmana (Kundry in the Met Parsifal); Robert J. Sweeney, host (Verena Kossodo, translator).

2001 Seattle Ring

Discussion of the upcoming new Seattle Ring by Speight Jenkins (General Director of the Seattle Opera), illustrated by slides and tapes of the production.

Wagner in Spain

Lecture by Xavier Nicolás (Presiden of Asociación Wagneriana de Barcelona) on the 100th Anniversary of the Asociación and a discussion with slides of José Mestres Cabanes (Spanish painter and set designer).

Holiday Musicale

Amanda Mace (soprano); Thomas Bagwell (pianist).

Der fliegende Holländer Seminar

21st Annual Seminar. Speakers: Prof. Simon Williams, Erick Neher, Prof. Robert Bailey, Joe Pearce, Prof. Mark Anderson; Robert J. Sweeney, moderator. Discussion with Met principal Roland Wagenführer (Erick).