Behind the Scenes at the Met Library
Lecture by John Grande, Chief Librarian, the Metropolitan Opera
Past Events
12 events found.
Talk with Eike Wilm Schulte
Interview, recital, and reception. Eike Wilm Schulte (baritone and Herald in Met Lohengrin) interviewed by Anthony Coggi (Verena Kossodo, translator). Mr. Schulte also performed several selections; Mrs. Kossodo, pianist.
Der gerettete Alberich
Fantasy for Solo Percussion and Orchestra. Lecture by composer Christopher Rouse, on his work to be given its New York premiere on Nov. 7 by the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
Wagner and the American Jew: A Personal Reflection
Lecture by Joseph Horowitz, repeating his talk from the August 1998 International Symposium on “Wagner and the Jews” in Bayreuth.
Annual Meeting
Annual Business Meeting, followed by Francesca Zambello, opera director, discussing, with slides, her forthcoming Tristan und Isolde production at Seattle Opera.
Wagner Birthday Musicale
Principals: Jane Dutton (mezzo-soprano), Stephan Kirchgraber (bass); Steven M. Crawford (pianist).
Talk with Jon Vickers
Reception and Interview: Jon Vickers, world-renowned heldentenor; Thurmond Smithall, interviewer.
Wagner Day at Opera Florham
Society group attendance at Opera at Florham’s dull day of Wagner-related activities.
The Figure of the Artist in Wagner’s Work
Lecture on Die Meistersinger by Prof. Simon Williams, Dir. of Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, Univ. of California at Santa Barbara.
Eva Johansson Reception
Eva Johansson (soprano) following her Met debut as Eva in Die Meistersinger on April 6.
Lohengrin Seminar
Our 18th annual seminar.
Ben Heppner Recital
Society group attendance at recital with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Julius Rudel, conductor.