Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Met and Music director of the Royal Opera House, was interviewed by Fred Cohn at this exclusive WSNY event, which took place live at the National Opera Center in New York City.
Renowned Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo, who directed 200 chorus members in the Metropolitan Opera’s recent revival of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, gave a talk to the WSNY community.
Scenes from Götterdämmerung and Franz Schubert: Sonata in B flat major, D.960
from Richard I to Richard III: Wagner, Strauss and Questions of Influence: Lecture by John Muller, Juilliard Professor
Interview with heldentenor Stefan Vinke, Aegisth in Elektra, Siegfried in the 2019 Met Ring.
Commentary by colleagues, with illustrations and excerpts from his memoirs.
An Evening of Wagner Duets and Trios in a Masterclass with Carole Farley and Scott Carlton, with collaborative pianist Craig Ketter, presented by New York Chamber Music Festival, in collaboration with WSNY.
Description: In a special presentation and book signing hosted by the Wagner Society of New York, Joseph W. Polisi offered a summary and archival images of the creation and growth […]
Description: Wagner Society grantees Clay Hilley and Issachah Savage recently recorded a thrilling interview with Society Singers Program Director Scott Carlton, and was videocast to WSNY members. For many years, […]
In partnership with the Metropolitan Opera Guild, a vocal showcase featuring excerpts from Wagner's Lohengrin. Lohengrin is the third opera of Wagner’s middle period, and it continues a style of […]
Description: Scholarship met fun in this delightful evening. Prof. Goldmark opened our eyes to the pervasive presence of Richard Wagner in the popular American culture of the mid 20th Century. […]
Description: Our 42nd annual seminar, a half-day deep-dive into the world of Wagner’s Swan Knight. Moderated by composer and conductor Victoria Bond, with a presentation by Dr. Katherine Syer “Wagner’s […]