The revival of the Royal Opera House Ring Cycle production directed by Keith Warner and conducted by Antonio Pappano is currently being broadcast on BBC Radio 3. This…… Read more “London Ring Cycle on BBC Radio 3”
Updates
Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner shine at the Wagner Society
On Monday October 15th 2018, the Wagner Society hosted an evening with famed opera singers Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner. Both singers have sung Wagner during their…… Read more “Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner shine at the Wagner Society”
Reminder: Upcoming Meeting of the Society on October 15th 2018
As a reminder, the Toronto Wagner Society has a meeting coming up on Monday October 15th, 2018. The meeting features soprano Karita Mattila and tenor Ben Heppner…… Read more “Reminder: Upcoming Meeting of the Society on October 15th 2018”
Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine
Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine By Michael Cooper, for the New York Times After months of work, the Metropolitan Opera hopes it has improved the…… Read more “Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine”
Toronto Wagner Society Announces its Fall 2018 Schedule
The Wagner Society is pleased to announce the following upcoming meetings for the fall: On September 17th, the Society opens its 2018-19 season with a roundtable entitled “My…… Read more “Toronto Wagner Society Announces its Fall 2018 Schedule”
2018 Bayreuth Festival
Today, July 25th 2018, is the first day of the 2018 Bayreuth Festival. This year’s Festival opens with a performance of Lohengrin. This is a new production…… Read more “2018 Bayreuth Festival”
Sondra Radvanovsky owns Anna Bolena at the COC
Originally posted on Edward Brain's Blog:
Gaetano Donizetti, composer – (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I attended the last performance of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena at the Canadian Opera…
In Memoriam
We regret to announce that one of our well known members – and a generous donor of our society, Ninalee Craig- passed away after a long illness. Ninalee…… Read more “In Memoriam”
Tickets Available for the 2018 Bayreuth Festival
Some tickets to the Bayreuth Festival have come available if anyone is interested: 2 tickets are available for each of the following performances: Parsifal -August 25th The Flying Dutchman…… Read more “Tickets Available for the 2018 Bayreuth Festival”
Upcoming Meeting of the Toronto Wagner Society with Vanessa Lanch on April 9th 2018
The next meeting of the Toronto Wagner Society takes place on Monday April 9th, 2018 with soprano Vanessa Lindsay Lanch. Please join us to hear from a…… Read more “Upcoming Meeting of the Toronto Wagner Society with Vanessa Lanch on April 9th 2018”
