Anton Seidl: A Fictional Tale
Joseph Horowitz discusses his recent novel based on Anton Seidl and his times.
Joseph Horowitz discusses his recent novel based on Anton Seidl and his times.
Will Crutchfield shares thoughts on the oddly conventional compositional approach in Parsifal, illustrated by historic vocal recordings.
F. Peter Phillips traces the traditions of Western theatrical production and demonstrates the many ways that Wagner disrupted them
Tracing the influence of Wagner on the verisimo generation of Italian composers, and beyond
The close artistic and personal relationship enjoyed by Wagner and Franz Liszt is examined.
Cori Ellison explains what Dramaturgs do – and do not – do to assist a production team to interpret and mount an opera
Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra discuss the uniqueness and challenges of Wagner's orchestral landscape