Past Events

  • Tristan und Isolde Symposium

    Principals: Prof. Timothy P. Martin and Geoffrey S. Riggs. Preparation for the Opera Orchestra of New York’s concert performance.

  • Holiday Musicale

    Principals: Janet Northway (soprano), Edward Russell (basso cantante); David Holkeboer (pianist).

  • A Tribute to Jerome Hines

    Gala concert and tributes, including one from the Society, on the 50th anniversary of his Met debut.

  • Ring Disc— Ring Program on CD-ROM

    Introduction of a new interactive study program for the complete Ring Cycle on CD-ROM. Speaker: Monte Stone, developer of the program.

  • Met Orchestra Roundtable

    View from the Pit. Principals: Ira Lieberman (violin), Richard Reissig (French horn and Wagner tuba), Marvin Topolsky (string bass); Robert J. Sweeney, moderator.

  • Arizona Ring 1996

    A Discussion. With Arizona Opera Ring principals Janet Northway, Caroline Whisnant, Mark Rehnstrom, and Edward Russell; Thurmond Smithgall, moderator.

  • New York Philharmonic Concert

    Society group attendance at concert featuring Wagner overtures and preludes. Kurt Masur, conductor.

  • Eaglen and Schwarz Reception

    Reception. Jane Eaglen (soprano) and Gerard Schwarz (conductor) following Mostly Mozart Orchestra concert.