The New York Times has an interesting article about Wagner’s early operas that might of interest to you. Please follow the link below to read this fascinating…… Read more “Wagner’s Early Operas Shouldn’t Be Mere Curiosities”
Updates
Upcoming Meeting with Clay Hilley
Dear Wagner Society, The Society is pleased to announce its next virtual meeting: On February 22nd, 2022 at 7 p.m. EST (Toronto Time), the Society hosts tenor…… Read more “Upcoming Meeting with Clay Hilley”
Review of Three Pillars of Modern Western Culture: Richard Wagner’s Impact on James Joyce’s Ulysses and Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time
Review of Three Pillars of Modern Western Culture: Richard Wagner’s Impact on James Joyce’s Ulysses and Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time—Leitmotifs, Endless Melody, and Gesamtkunstwerk…… Read more “Review of Three Pillars of Modern Western Culture: Richard Wagner’s Impact on James Joyce’s Ulysses and Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time”
Upcoming Society Meeting: January 24th 2022
We are pleased to announce the first virtual meeting of 2022. On January 24th, 2022 we welcome tenor Issachah Savage to a virtual meeting at 7 p.m.…… Read more “Upcoming Society Meeting: January 24th 2022”
Latest News
Happy New Year. The Society has some exciting news to share with you. Although this has nothing to do with her passion for Wagner, it may interest…… Read more “Latest News”
A Tale of Two Versions of Tristan und Isolde: Summer 2021 Aix en Provence and Munich productions
Review by Pierre Couture As soon as the French and German borders reopened for us Canadians at theend of June – having already rushed to get fully…… Read more “A Tale of Two Versions of Tristan und Isolde: Summer 2021 Aix en Provence and Munich productions”
VIRTUAL Meeting with Stuart Skelton
The Society is pleased to announce its first meeting of the 2021-2022 meeting.We will be having a ZOOM meeting with tenor Stuart Skelton on September 29th, 2021…… Read more “VIRTUAL Meeting with Stuart Skelton”
Conclusion of the 2020-2021 Season
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual 2020-2021 season. With the May 26th, 2021 meeting with Jane Eaglen, we have concluded our season. We hope that…… Read more “Conclusion of the 2020-2021 Season”
Response to Pierre Couture’s Review of the Vienna Parsifal
By Frances Henry, Chair, Toronto Wagner Society Pierre Couture’s title says it all: A Parsifal for our Times…. But do we want a work of genius like…… Read more “Response to Pierre Couture’s Review of the Vienna Parsifal”
The recent Vienna Parsifal production – A Parsifal for our times
“You hear orchestral sounds that are unique and unexpected, noble and fullof power. This is one of the most beautiful sound monuments that have beenerected to the…… Read more “The recent Vienna Parsifal production – A Parsifal for our times”
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