Past Events
Rhine Journey on the Hudson
115 WSNY Members, Met Ring cast members and guests mingled aboard the Cloud Nine IV under the command of our fearless captain.
Unique Materials in the Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Jennifer B. Lee, curator: Unique Materials in the Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (exhibit and talk), followed by lunch.
“Narcissism in the Ring: How to Find Yourself in Wagner’s Greatest Work.”
Talk with Paul de Quenoy
Michael Volle, baritone
Reception in honor of Michael Volle, baritone: an appreciation to Special Contributor Members.
Seminar: “New Insights into Wagner’s Ring Cycle”
Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Gundula Kreuzer, Hannah Chan-Hartley, Alexander K. Rothe, Prof. Simon Williams; moderator: Robert J. Sweeney. Met Cast Roundtable: Christine Goerke, Greer Grimsley, Tomasz Konieczny, Stefan Vinke.
“Ring Cycle: Vocal Showcase”
Collaboration with Metropolitan Opera Guild, featuring six WSNY grantees.
“Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Master Wagnerian.”
Michael Sherwin: “Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Master Wagnerian.”
Piotr Beczala, tenor
Interview and reception in honor of Piotr Beczala, tenor.
“Wagner’s Sonic Explorations.”
talk by Saul Lilienstein
Hungarian Opera—Past and Present
Highlighting the visit of the Hungarian State Opera and National Ballet.
Summer Festivals
Presentations by members.