Past Events

Bayreuth 2006

“The New Bayreuth Ring.” Annual program on the Bayreuth Festival, with visuals and panel discussion. Panelists: Verena Kossodo, Bill Earle, Lew Grenville, Frank Hartin, and Aidan Mooney; F. Peter Phillips, moderator.

Bayreuth Talks

Bayreuth Festival English Language Lectures. Jeffrey Swann, DMA  

James King Memorial

Memorial tribute to James King, and birthday tributes to Mr. King and Richard Wagner ((May 22) and Birgit Nilsson (May 17).

Wagner Our Contemporary

“Wagner Our Contemporary.” Four provocative programs with superb soloists, including WSNY’s Lauch Awardee and Met soprano Marjorie Elinor Dix. Presented by French Institute Alliance Française.

Wagner Our Contemporary

“Wagner Our Contemporary.” Four provocative programs with superb soloists, including WSNY’s Lauch Awardee and Met soprano Marjorie Elinor Dix. Presented by French Institute Alliance Française.

The Grail Operas Seminar

Annual Seminar: "The Grail Operas." Speakers: Professors Joseph Goering, William Kinderman, Katherine Syer, and Benjamn Korstvedt, Joe Pearce; Met Cast Roundtable, hosted by F. Peter Phillips, moderator; Luana DeVol (Ortrud), Kelly Cae Hogan (Elsa cover), Greer Grimsley (Telramund), and Simon O’Neill (Lohengrin cover).

Wagner Our Contemporary

“Wagner Our Contemporary.” Four provocative programs with superb soloists, including WSNY’s Lauch Awardee and Met soprano Marjorie Elinor Dix. Presented by French Institute Alliance Française.

Vienna Lohengrin DVD Release

Special contributors’ event. Lohengrin DVD (Vienna State Opera)– excerpts, commentary, performances by grantees Andrew Gangestad and Gary Lehman, and champagne reception.

Wagner Our Contemporary

“Wagner Our Contemporary.” Four provocative programs with superb soloists, including WSNY’s Lauch Awardee and Met soprano Marjorie Elinor Dix. Presented by French Institute Alliance Française.

New Year’s Musicale

New Year’s Day Musicale: Recital by Barbara Quintiliani, soprano, and Andrew Gangestad, bass.