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.

Wagner Birthday Musicale

Principals: Jennifer Bodenweber (soprano), John Short (tenor); Mark Cogley (pianist).