Wagner Society of New York

Bayreuth Talks
2006-08-18 00:00 - 2006-08-27 00:00 UTC | NY
Bayreuth Festival English Language Lectures. Jeffrey Swann, DMA

Bayreuth 2006
2006-09-28 00:00
“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.

Hans Hotter, an Operatic Giant
2006-10-26 00:00
Donald Arthur: “Hans Hotter, an Operatic Giant.” Lecture with audio and visual illustrations, by translator and editor of Hans Hotter: Memoirs. Booksigning and purchase

Tenor Heinz Zednik Reception
2006-10-28 00:00
Reception for Heinz Zednik, Bayreuth tenor (for special contributor members).

Richard Wagner’s Midsummer Night’s Dream
2006-11-14 00:00
Yvonne Nilges, Ph.D.: “Richard Wagner’s Midsummer Night’s Dream: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”

Inside the Ring
2006-12-13 00:00
John Louis Gaetani, Ph.D.: “Inside the Ring.” With panel of essay authors (Winnie Klotz, Neil Friedman, Gregory Kershner, and Geoffrey Riggs), discussing his new book. Booksigning and purchase.

Holiday Musicale
2006-12-31 00:00
Holiday Musicale: Sara Greeson (soprano) and David Kelso (tenor); Linda Hall, pianist. Featuring Die Walküre, Act I, Scene 3.

Mozart Reflected in Wagner
2007-01-28 00:00
“Mozart Reflected in Wagner.” Panel: Professors Lydia Goehr, Peter Hoyt, and Philip Kitcher.

Directing Wagner Today
2007-02-26 00:00
Francesca Zambello: “Directing Wagner Today.”

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Seminar
2007-03-11 00:00
Annual Seminar on Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Speakers: William Wixom, Hans Rudolf Vaget, Nicholas Vazsonyi, Joe Pearce, Yuval Sharon, Jonathan Khuner, Raymond Hughes, and Met Cast Roundtable (Clayton Brainerd, Marie Plette, Richard Brunner).

The Three Divas
2007-04-12 00:00
“The Three Divas” (interview with Martha Mödl, Birgit Nilsson, and Astrid Varnay).

Wagner’s 184th Birthday
2007-05-20 00:00
Memorial tributes to Astrid Varnay and Thomas Stewart. Appreciations, videos, and audio examples. Presenters: Tim Page and Geoffrey Riggs. Also, a celebration of Wagner’s 184 th birthday and WSNY’s 30th anniversary.

Kirov Ring Reception
2007-07-13 00:00, 2007-07-16 00:00
Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana.

Das Rheingold dinner.
2007-07-13 00:00, 2007-07-16 00:00

Rhine Journey on the Hudson
2007-07-15 00:00
“Rhine Journey on the Hudson.” 4-1/2 hour harbor dinner cruise on the World Yacht Princess.

The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art
2007-07-18 00:00
“The Influence of Wagner on Russian and Soviet Art”—Lecture with slide presentation by Marian Burleigh-Motley.

The Kirov Ring in Context
2007-07-21 00:00
“The Kirov Ring in Context.”—Panel of presentations by scholars and specialists. Moderator: Catharine Nepomnyashchy. Speakers: Lynn Garafola, Joe Pearce, Maya Pritsker, and Ellen Scaruffi. Co-presentation of WSNY and Harriman Institute.

Bayreuth Talks
2007-08-20 00:00 - 2007-08-28 00:00
Bayreuth English-Language Lecture Series. 2007 lecturer: Jeffrey Swann, Ph.D.

Die Meistersinger (Bayreuth); Kirov Ring (New York)
2007-09-20 00:00
“Die Meistersinger (Bayreuth); Kirov Ring (New York).” Panel discussion and visuals. Panelists Kirov Ring: Ellen Scaruffi, John Margulis, and Erick Neher. Bayreuth: Verena Kossodo, Scott Carlton, and Erick Neher. Visuals on Kirov Ring: Mr. Neher. Powerpoint presentation on Die Meistersinger: Eugene Brister. F. Peter Phillips, moderator. Kirov Ring: Ellen Scaruffi, John Margulis, and Erick Neher. Bayreuth: Verena Kossodo, Scott Carlton, and Erick Neher. Visuals on Kirov Ring: Mr. Neher. Powerpoint presentation on Die Meistersinger: Eugene Brister. F. Peter Phillips, moderator.

The Honorable Lady, An Appraisal of Cosima Wagner
2007-10-17 00:00
Dr. Sven Friedrich (Bayreuth archivist): “The Honorable Lady, An Appraisal of Cosima Wagner.”

The Importance of Ernest Newman
2007-12-06 00:00
Prof. Hans Rudolf Vaget (Smith College): “The Importance of Ernest Newman.”

Holiday Musicale
2007-12-30 00:00
Holiday Musicale: Julia Rolwing (soprano) and Jeffrey Springer (tenor), WSNY endowed fund grantees; Lloyd Arriola, pianist.

Adrienne Pieczonka Reception
2008-01-05 00:00
Reception for Adrienne Pieczonka, Bayreuth and Met soprano (for special contributor members).

Talk with Anja Silja and Eva Wagner-Pasquier
2008-01-29 00:00
Conversation with Anja Silja and Eva Wagner-Pasquier. In collaboration with George London Foundation.

Die Walküre Seminar
2008-02-03 00:00
Annual Seminar, on Die Walküre. Speakers: Professors Edward Haymes and Robert Bailey, Cori Ellison, Joe Pearce, Maestro Donald Runnicles; Met Cast Roundtable, hosted by Lew Grenville, moderator: Margaret Jane Wray (Sieglinde cover), Michelle DeYoung (Brangäne), and Clifton Forbis (Siegmund).

Tenor Gary Lehman Reception
2008-03-26 00:00
Reception for Gary Lehman (tenor), WSNY grantee who sang two performances of the Met Tristan, and his wife Susan Foster (soprano) (for special contributor members).

Wagner and Buddhism
2008-04-13 00:00
Paul Schofield: “Wagner and Buddhism” with booksigning for his book The Redeemer Reborn: Parsifal as the Fifth Opera of the Ring.

Das Liebesverbot at Glimmerglass
2008-05-21 00:00
Program on Das Liebesverbot by cast members and director of Glimmerglass Opera (preparation for their presentation of the fully staged American premiere of the opera).
