About

Our Mission

Founded in 1977, the Wagner Society of New York is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering the appreciation and performance of the works of Richard Wagner. As one of 130 members of the Richard-Wagner-Verband International e.V. and a sister society of the Richard-Wagner-Verband-Leipzig, we are part of a global network devoted to preserving Wagner’s artistic legacy. Our members – admirers, scholars, and performers alike – engage in a year-round calendar of events including lectures by leading Wagner experts, recitals and concerts, film screenings, book discussions, and social gatherings that celebrate Wagner’s music and influence. We offer opportunities to deepen one’s understanding of Wagner’s art, guided by our motto: to learn, to teach, to share.

Shanley Horvitz in Recital, May 2023
Michael Steinberg on Wagner and German Nationalism, Members' Social Hour, Apr. 2023
Ekaterina Gubanova, Tannhäuser Seminar, Dec. 2023
Joseph Polisi: Lincoln Center Book Signing, Oct. 2022
Jessica Phillips, Met Opera Orchestra Clarinetist, 2023 Lohengrin Seminar
Recent Productions 2023: Members' Social Hour
Thomas Guggeis on Conducting Wagner, June 2023

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Thank you for supporting the Wagner Society of New York. Your generous donation will enable us to continue to support promising young singers and to bring high-quality programs and benefits to members, students and the general public. These offerings require a substantial commitment of time and financial resources; your gift will help us continue our mission of furthering the appreciation and performance of the works of Richard Wagner.

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Annual Report

The Wagner Society of New York seeks a relationship with its members, donors and friends marked by transparency and informative communication. Our 2024-25 Annual Report describes our organizational, artistic and financial activities. We hope that you find it edifying and that you will maintain, and enhance, your connection with the Society.

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Committees

The work of the Society is substantially performed by various committees appointed by the Board of Directors.

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Contact

  • WAGNER SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
  • P.O. Box 230949
  • Ansonia Station
  • New York, NY 10023-0949
  • Email: info@wagnersocietyny.org
  • Phone: (800) 573-6148

Leadership

Officers

  • Chair
    John Ryan
  • President
    F. Peter Phillips
  • Secretary
    Dolores Perin
  • Registrar
    Jillian Murray
  • Treasurer
    Mark L. Villamar

Directors

  • Donald R. Crawshaw
  • Paul Deutschmann
  • Cori Ellison
  • Raymond Ko
  • Kevin Salinger
  • Nathalie D. Wagner

Volunteers

  • BAYREUTH COORDINATOR
    Dr. Claudia Deutschmann
  • INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
    Caroline Couch
  • EDITOR, WAGNER NOTES
    Nathalie D. Wagner
  • Finance Committee Chair
    Mark L. Villamar
  • Program Committee Chair
    F. Peter Phillips
  • WEBMEISTER
    Jillian Murray
  • EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHER
    Neil Friedman

Advisory Board

  • Ken Benson
  • Plácido Domingo
  • Mignon Dunn
  • Jane Eaglen
  • Cori Ellison
  • Prof. Walter Frisch
  • Speight Jenkins
  • Maestro Eve Queler
  • Jeffrey Swann
  • Prof. Hans Rudolf Vaget
  • Prof. Nicholas Vazsonyi
  • Prof. Simon Williams
  • Francesca Zambello