Fortieth Annual Seminar

Originally Scheduled for March 15, Now in Webinar Format

Program:
Moderator: F. Peter Phillips (Moderator, The Wagner Blog)
 
Session 1: Mon., June 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

• Hans Rudolf Vaget, Prof. Emeritus of German Studies, Smith College, “Der fliegende Holländer: The Jewish Connection: Wagner and Heinrich Heine”
• Peter Bloom, Prof. of Humanities, Emeritus, Smith College, “Der fliegende Holländer: The French Connection”
• Joe Pearce, President, Vocal Record Collectors Society, “Sentas: Known and Unknown” (with images; introduced by Mr. Pearce and Mr. Phillips Registrants will receive Mr. Pearce's detailed notes on his selections after the event.)
• Addition to the Session 1 program! Interview with two cast members: Franz-Josef Selig (Daland) and David Portillo (Steersman). To be interviewed by F. Peter Phillips.

Session 2: Wed., July 1, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

• Victoria Bond, composer, conductor/music director, "Der fliegende Holländer: New Perspectives and Productions”
• Jeffrey Swann, Ph.D., Concert Pianist and Professor, NYU, “Wagner Discovers Beethoven: A new understanding, revolutionized in Der fliegende Holländer”

How to Join the Webinar: Click here to register for the Seminar/Webinar. All participants who register will receive an email ahead of time containing the links to Sessions 1 and 2, and instructions on how to join.

Contributions to the Seminar/Webinar are voluntary, but the Society would appreciate your contributions. Suggested voluntary contribution amounts are below (covers both sessions).

• Participants: $15.00
• Sponsors: $30.00
• Or other amount.

The Wagner Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) membership organization; members contribute to its events, publications, and assistance to promising Wagnerian singers.  To join or renew, you may click on the secure online membership form on our website. Thank you for your support!

NOTE: The  Metropolitan Opera is streaming a classic Met in HD video performance every night -  for free. Bravo to the Met! All begin at 7:30 EDT and are viewable until 3:30 the next day on the  Met home page or via the Met on Demand app, where you can also view  Der Fliegende Holländer!

NOTE: The  Metropolitan Opera is streaming a classic Met in HD video performance every night -  for free. Bravo to the Met! All begin at 7:30 EDT and are viewable until 3:30 the next day on the  Met home page or via the Met on Demand app, where you can also view  Der Fliegende Holländer!