Past Events

  • Bayreuth Talks

    Bayreuth English-Language Lecture Series. 2007 lecturer: Jeffrey Swann, Ph.D.

  • The Kirov Ring in Context

    “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. 

  • Kirov Ring Reception

    Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana. 

  • Rhine Journey on the Hudson

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

  • Kirov Ring Reception

    Hospitality Suites: reception and boutique of Wagner-related books and Wagneriana. 

  • Wagner’s 184th Birthday

    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.

  • The Three Divas

    “The Three Divas” (interview with Martha Mödl, Birgit Nilsson, and Astrid Varnay). 

  • Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Seminar

    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).