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Seminar: Die Frau ohne Schatten

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., Third Floor, New York, United States
Hybrid Event

This is the Society’s annual “deep dive” into a Wagner-related work currently in the repertory of the Metropolitan Opera.  This year we will visit a work that many regard as Richard Strauss’s masterpiece: Die Frau ohne Schatten.  Speakers include Prof. Bryan Gilliam of Duke University, Prof. Larry Wolff of New York University, and our very popular Singers’ Roundtable featuring members of the cast of the Met production.  Critic and lecturer David Shengold will return as our Moderator.

Free – $200.00

Intermission Meet-Up: Saturday, 7 December Matinée of Die Frau ohne Schatten

The Metropolitan Opera 30 Lincoln Center Plz., New York, NY, United States

Intermission Meet-Up: Saturday, 7 December Matinée of Die Frau ohne Schatten - the performance before our Seminar - come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It's a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts, share your thoughts on the performance so far, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation.

Parsifal, Act II: A Film in Progress

Dolby Screening Room 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States

A special preview screening of the complete Act II of Parsifal, from a new film adaptation currently six years in the making. This multimedia adaptation blends performance, painting, and dazzling visuals to bring Wagner’s last work to life for the big screen.

Free – $15.00

A View from the Prompter’s Box with Craig Rutenberg

National Opera Center 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, United States
Hybrid Event

Former Head of Music Staff at the Metropolitan Opera, Craig Rutenberg explains what a prompter does, what preparation prompters undergo in a particular production, and how a good prompter can rescue performers from disaster. He will also discuss the various responsibilities of the music staff at the Met — from rehearsal pianist to diction coach to assistant conductor to prompter.

Free – $15.00

Reports from the 2024 Bayreuth Festival

National Opera Center 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, United States
Hybrid Event

This annual event provides the unique opportunity for our members to learn some of the events and developments in this year’s Bayreuth Festival.  We will offer an illustrated discussion of the new production of Tristan und Isolde starring Andreas Schager and Camilla Nylund; receive a report from a Society member on his first visit to the Festival; hear from the three young artists whom the Society sponsored as part of the Festival’s Scholarship Program; and welcome a special guest, American bass Jordan Shanahan, who sang the role of Klingsor in the Jay Scheib “augmented reality” production of Parsifal.

Free – $15.00

Six Part Course: “Wagner: Questions of Influence and Originality”

National Opera Center 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, United States

A six-part course , “Wagner: Questions of Influence and Originality,” poses the question: To what degree is any artist original? What role do the achievements of other artists, earlier and contemporary, play in influencing a composer as “original” as Richard Wagner?  Wagner occupies a special position in the history of music, both for his body of work and for his influence. Wagner’s own development was not linear; the past, present, and future of opera are present in all his works.

$300.00 – $375.00

Götterdämmerung / Farewell Luncheon

Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt Maximilianstraße 33, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

Join Ring attendees for a final lunch before the end of the Festival. We've got a large table reserved at Oskar: Das Wirtshaus am Markt in the heart of the old city and a reliable provider of traditional Bavarian fare.

Free
A view of the stone building, erected in 1852, that houses the Steingraeber & Sons piano factory

Steingraeber & Söhne Factory Tour

Steingraeber Haus Friedrichstraße 2, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

Enjoy a private tour of the piano factory, established in Bayreuth in 1852. Furnishing instruments to both Wagner and Liszt, and manufacturer of the Gralsglockenklavier for Parsifal, we’ll learn about the history and traditions of this sixth-generation, family-owned company. The tour will allow opportunity for questions throughout the visit.

Free – $10.00

Book Talk: Performing Wagner

Arvena Kongress Hotel Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a, Bayreuth, Germany

An event to celebrate the life of Stephen Gould and the publication of his book Performing Wagner: A Singer's Perspective on the Major Roles. Co-author Peter Phillips will relate how the book took form and lead a discussion on some of the many interesting insights that Gould offers on Wagner's heroic characters.

Free
a view of an outdoor biergarten during the daytime

Bayreuth Post-Wahnfried Concert / Tannhäuser Gathering

La Lamperie Friedrichstraße 13, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

Join Bayreuth attendees for a late-night Biergarten gathering on Thursday, whether you're attending the Haus Wahnfried concert or Tannhäuser.

Free
a view of the salon inside Haus Wahnfried showing an arrangement of chairs for a concert performance

Liederabend: Wagner, Strauss, and Schönberg at Haus Wahnfried

Haus Wahnfried Richard-Wagner-Str. 48, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

Enjoy an intimate concert in the salon at Haus Wahnfried. On this evening, a Liederabend featuring sporano, bass, and piano with works by Wagner, Strauss, and Schönberg. Tickets are very limited; program subject to change. Full concert information at the Richard Wagner Museum Bayreuth - online in German only. Program runs from 7:30- approx. 9:30 […]

$33.00

Bayreuth Talk: Soprano Catherine Foster

Arvena Kongress Hotel Eduard-Bayerlin Str. 5a, Bayreuth, Germany

Exploring the works in-depth with the artists performing in the Festival, we continue our series of Artists' Talks in 2024. On Thursday, 22 August we welcome soprano Catherine Foster, who will be singing Brünnhilde in Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung in the Ring Cycle at this year's festival. Performers will discuss their careers, the challenges and rewards of working at Bayreuth, and answer audience questions in an informal atmosphere.

Free – $20.00