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SUMMARY:Pre-Performance Meet-Up: Metamorphosen & La Voix Humaine
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23 performance of Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen and Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine\, with Barbara Hannigan on the podium before the NY Philharmonic. Come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Orchestra level by the merchandise kiosk – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins. The house opens 45 minutes before the performance – come say Hi before you take your seat.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/meet-up-metamorphosen/
LOCATION:David Geffen Hall\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
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SUMMARY:Wagner’s Artistic Influences: with Joshua Borths
DESCRIPTION:Richard Wagner provocatively changed the course of music\, drama\, and art throughout the twentieth century\, and his work continues to influence artists in the present. Since Wagner’s death in 1883\, much of the discourse surrounding him has focused on his artistic legacy. However\, Wagner was a man of the nineteenth century\, firmly rooted to a specific time and place. Tracking the ebb and flow of an artist’s influences and innovations brings great aesthetic enjoyment but focus on Wagner’s influences has largely been absent from the conversation. Using Wagner’s enigmatic autobiography\, Mein Leben\, as a starting point\, Joshua Borths will explore the artistic influences on Wagner\, emphasizing his art as a conversation between the old and new and discovering the foundations of his greatest music dramas. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Joshua Borths (he/him) is a nationally recognized stage director\, writer\, and dramaturg. Known for his creative and insightful productions\, Borths’s work has been lauded as “beautiful\, even poetic.” (Opera Today) Recently\, Borths directed The Flying Dutchman for Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO)\, and he returns in 2026 to stage a new production of Puccini’s Tosca. Other upcoming projects include productions for Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera\, Chautauqua Opera\, Calgary Opera\, Arizona Opera\, and Madison Opera. Recent favorites include Three Decembers (Pensacola Opera)\, Hansel & Gretel (Opera Montana)\, Il barbiere di Sivliglia (Arizona Opera). In addition to his directing work\, Borths is also the Director of Opera Theatre at James Madison University and Company Dramaturg at DMMO. As a writer\, Borths has written numerous children’s operas that have been produced across the country and seen by hundreds of thousands of students (OperaClassroom.com). He has also given over 500 lectures on opera history & literature\, and he has been a guest lecturer for the Triangle Wagner Society\, Wagner Society Manchester\, Wagner Society of Scotland\, among others. Borths is proud to be represented by UIA Talent. \n  \nThe event will be followed by a social hour with refreshments. \nLivestream: the event will be livestreamed (viewable up to 36 hours after the start of the event). WSNY Members receive livestream link automatically by e-mail; no need to pre-register.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/wagners-artistic-influences-with-joshua-borths/
LOCATION:National Opera Center\, 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T160000
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SUMMARY:Singers Competition Finals 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hear the future of Wagnerian singing: Our annual Singers Competition Finals will take place on Friday\, May 22. Our members are invited to attend the final auditions\, where they can be introduced to some of the most promising young Wagner voices from around the world. The Wagner Society of New York is proud to have supported young artists through grants and awards for over 30 years. Awards are funded by generous Society members who established the  Robert Lauch Memorial Endowed Fund\, the Ursula Springer Endowed Fund\, as well as The Fund for Singers\, and by those who continue to honor their legacy with their contributions. This year\, Finalists will be presenting excerpts from Wagner and other works of similar dramatic vocal character. Update: Our 2026 special guest judge will be Craig Rutenberg\, alongside Cori Ellison\, Tyson Deaton\, Deborah Surdi\, Ken Benson\, and Roger Malouf.\nLearn more about the Singers Awards and competition requirements  online here.\n\nFinalists: To be announced. Deliberations and Announcement of Winners will immediately follow.\n\nVenue & accessibility: Merkin Hall\, Kaufman Music Center\, 129 W 67th Street (betw. Broadway and Amsterdam)\, New York\, NY 10023. The auditorium and restrooms are completely accessible. \n\nAdmission: Attendance is open exclusively to WSNY Members.  There is no charge for admission but members are asked to consider making a generous donation to the Fund for Singers when registering for this event.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/singers-competition-finals-2026/
LOCATION:Merkin Hall\, 129 W 67th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Award
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Bayreuth Happy Hour Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Bayreuth Festival Happy Hour – A Pre-Festival Meet-Up in NYC \nAre you going to the Bayreuth Festival this summer and want to meet other attendees? Have questions about your first visit to the Green Hill? Want to share some knowledge and memories about a previous visit? Just like talking about Wagner? Join us for a casual happy hour at Reichenbach Hall\, spacious and welcoming Bavarian-style beer hall in Midtown Manhattan. \nWhether you’ve attended for years or are just beginning your journey into the world of Wagner\, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet others who share your passion. You’ll also get to meet our two scholarship winners: Sasha Doster\, a PhD Candidate in Columbia University’s Historical Musicology program and Cellist and Sophia Stoyanovich\, a violinist and graduate of The Juilliard School\, presently completing her doctorate at The CUNY Graduate Center. Bring a friend\, bring your questions\, and raise a glass of Hefeweizen with us as we count down the days to curtain-up in Bayreuth! \nFind us: We’ll be at the high-top tables just inside to the right as you enter Reichenbach Hall.\nGuests are kindly responsible for their own food and drink tabs.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/pre-bayreuth-meet-up-2026/
LOCATION:Reichenbach Hall\, 5 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bayreuth,Reception
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Performance Meet-Up: Bruckner's 8th
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 4 performance of Bruckner’s 8th Symphony with the NY Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov on the podium. Come say Hi to fellow WSNY members from near and far. It’s a great chance to mingle with fellow opera enthusiasts\, share your thoughts on the performance\, and connect with like-minded people who appreciate great music and conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Society\, we’d love to see you there and hear your insights. \nYou’ll find us on the Orchestra level by the merchandise kiosk – and can recognize our loyal members by their Wagner silhouette lapel pins. The house opens 45 minutes before the performance – come say Hi before you take your seat.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/meet-up-bruckner-8/
LOCATION:David Geffen Hall\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175408
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SUMMARY:Film: Mahler in New York
DESCRIPTION:A screening of new film Mahler in New York with special introduction and Q&A by director Hilan Warshaw. \nA giant of Europe finds himself on the streets of Manhattan. Thousands of miles from the land where he experienced his triumphs and torments\, he unexpectedly discovers a new world\, all the while living under the shadow of impending death. \nAs both composer and conductor\, Gustav Mahler was one of the most pivotal figures of late-nineteenth-century European music. But the final years of his life were largely spent in New York City. Here\, among the bustle of Manhattan’s Upper West Side\, he worked on his last symphonies\, transformed New York’s musical life through his leadership of both the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera\, and confronted the greatest emotional crisis of his life. \nWeaving together performances\, location footage\, re-enactments and interviews with musical luminaries (including Joseph Horowitz\, Gianandrea Noseda\, Nathalie Stutzmann\, and Franz-Welser Möst)\, Hilan Warshaw’s film Mahler in New York recreates the little-known Manhattan sojourn of this legendary European Jewish composer/conductor. Fleeing Viennese anti-Semitism and personal tragedy\, Mahler revelled in the pluralism of New York\, a place he referred to as a “spiritual home”; but there were further upheavals in store. After his death\, in a world reeling from world wars\, American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein – in many ways Mahler’s spiritual heir- and others resurrected and popularized Mahler for a new world finally ready to understand him. \nA deep dive into some of the greatest music ever created and a  heartbreaking love story about two brilliant and incompatible spouses\, Gustav and Alma Mahler\, this film also reconsiders Mahler’s legacy to explore his message for today’s troubled world. \nTrailer:\n \nCo-Presenters: We are happy to offer this screening in collaboration with The Gustav Mahler Society of New York.\n\n\nSchedule: Doors at 6:30 p.m.\, seating at 6:45 p.m.\, film from 7:00-8:50 p.m. followed by a social hour with refreshments.\n\nVenue: Dolby88 Screening room is located inside the office building at 1350 Sixth Avenue. Entrance is on 55th street at 6th Avenue\, next door to Pret à Manger. Once through building security turnstiles\, the movie theater-style-seating venue is on the lobby level\, to your left.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/film-mahler-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Dolby Screening Room\, 1350 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260808T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175408
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SUMMARY:Neuschwanstein Tour for Wagner Enthusiasts
DESCRIPTION:“Neuschwanstein is Wagner in stone — Wagner is Neuschwanstein in tone.” \nThis special tour is led by Dr. Thomas Launius\, whose background in mythology\, storytelling\, and opera gives him a unique perspective on Neuschwanstein as “Wagner in stone.” Dr. Launius has led over 250 tours to the castle in the past six years and has received more than 1\,000 five-star reviews\, becoming one of the most highly regarded Neuschwanstein guides working on the mountain today. Many society members will remember Dr. Launius from his lecture in Bayreuth last August on Wagner’s Parsifal\, which was warmly received. \nThis tour is designed specifically for Wagner enthusiasts. It offers special insight into: \n\nhow Wagner’s medieval sources are depicted in the murals and symbolism of the castle\nhow Ludwig II shaped Neuschwanstein using Wagnerian dramatic principles\nwhy the castle functions as a kind of architectural opera\n\nParticipants will come away with a deeper understanding of both Wagner and Ludwig II — even if they have visited the castle before. \nItinerary (All Day Experience) \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 \n8:30 AM — Meet in Munich \nWe meet at München Hauptbahnhof and take a short S-Bahn ride to connect with our main train. \n9:00 AM — Train to Füssen (First Class) \nWe travel in the comfort of the first-class compartment. During the ride\, Dr. Launius shares stories\, history\, and background to prepare everyone for the castle experience. \n11:42 AM — Arrive in Füssen \nWe take a private taxi from Füssen to the village of Hohenschwangau\, where Neuschwanstein is located. \n12:00 PM — Lunch in Hohenschwangau \nA brief lunch break before ascending the mountain. \n12:45 PM — Up the mountain / Mary’s Bridge \nWe ride the shuttle bus up the mountain to Marienbrücke (Mary’s Bridge) for the iconic panoramic view of the castle\, then walk the final portion to the castle. \n2:15 PM — Guided Tour Inside Neuschwanstein \nWe enter the castle for the official interior tour led by a State of Bavaria guide. (Dr. Launius will provide Wagner-focused context before and after the interior tour.) After the guided tour\, we will have additional time to explore and take photos. \n4:00 PM — Return to the village \nWe descend and enjoy time in Hohenschwangau. \n4:45 PM — Taxi back to Füssen \nPrivate taxi back to the train station. \n5:20 PM — Return train to Munich (First Class) \nTime to relax and reflect on the day. \n7:30 PM — Arrive back in Munich \nReturn to München Hauptbahnhof. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nWhat’s Included: \nThis is an intimate small-group experience\, limited to six participants\, and includes: \n\nall train travel (first class)\nprivate taxi transfers in Füssen/Hohenschwangau\nall castle admission tickets\nthe full day guided experience with Dr. Launius\n\nParticipants only pay for: \n\nmeals and beverages\npersonal shopping\n\nGuest Expectations: \nParticipants should be comfortable with: \n\nwalking approximately ½ mile over mostly level ground\nbrief uphill walking\nstairs inside the castle\n\nCost and Reservation \n$399 per person\, limited to six participants; advance reservation is required.  \nRegistration for this tour will close on March 15 2026 at 12:00 noon ET\, after which remaining spaces cannot be guaranteed. Payment is non-refundable. Once registration closes\, all entrance tickets and transportation will be secured by the tour operator. \n⸻ \nAbout Dr. Launius: To learn more about Dr. Launius and his Neuschwanstein and Wagnerian work: http://www.oaktree.pro/
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/neuschwanstein-tour/
LOCATION:München Hauptbahnhof\, Bayerstr. 10a\, München\, Bayern\, 80335\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:Paris Ring 2026 Request
DESCRIPTION:The Wagner Society of New York has obtained a block of tickets for the first cycle of the complete Ring des Nibelungen from November 6-13 2026 at Opéra Bastille\, Paris\, France. This offer is available only to WSNY Members of record as of November 11\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are in the ‘Category 1’ of the Orchestra (Parterre/Stalls) section for the operas of the first Ring Cycle (Das Rheingold 6 November 2026\, Die Walküre 7 November 2026\, Siegfried 10 November 2026\, Götterdämmerung 13 November 2026). The cost is $1000.21 for one ticket to each opera (a complete Ring Cycle)\, reflecting a $909.28 ticket cost and a $90.93 contribution to the WSNY. In addition to tickets for the complete Cycle\, purchasers also receive access to the entire cultural program linked to the Festival\, and light refreshments during the first intervals. For complete information and questions about subscription benefits please consult the Opéra de Paris online HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket sales open on Sunday\, November 30 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday\, April 30 2026 at 12:00 EST or when sold out. Purchase requires the payment of $1000.21 per ticket\, payable online via credit card. Your purchase guarantees your tickets\, which will be allocated once sales have closed. Limit two tickets per member. \nAfter availability has been fulfilled\, you may join the waitlist to be notified of possible further availability \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllocations will begin once sales are complete. The Wagner Society of New York has priced tickets at the EUR-USD exchange rate to which it was subject at the time of purchase on your behalf\, and has added a 10% contribution portion to the total ticket price. All sales are final. Tickets will be downloadable as PDF print-at-home E-Tickets. They are not personalized or inscribed with the name of the purchaser. The Wagner Society of New York is not able to assist with transportation\, lodging\, or other travel arrangements.
URL:https://wagnersocietyny.org/event/paris-ring-2026-request/
LOCATION:Opéra Bastille\, Pl. de la Bastille\, Paris\, 75012\, France
CATEGORIES:Concertgoing
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