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”
Updates
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”
Paul Frey Biography
Thank you to everyone who attended our ZOOM meeting with tenor Paul Frey on April 28th, 2021. A biography of Mr. Frey has recently been published about…… Read more “Paul Frey Biography”
Upcoming Wagner and Strauss Virtual Concert
LIVE: Saturday, May 8, at 1PM ET A quartet of opera’s most powerful and dramatic singers—sopranos Christine Goerke and Elza van den Heever, tenor Andreas Schager, and…… Read more “Upcoming Wagner and Strauss Virtual Concert”
Upcoming Meeting with Clay Hilley
The Toronto Wagner Society is pleased to announce that it will be holding a VIRTUAL meeting on Zoom with March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. with heldentenor Clay…… Read more “Upcoming Meeting with Clay Hilley”
UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETING with Michael Volle
The Toronto Wagner Society is pleased to announce that it will be holding a VIRTUAL meeting on Zoom with bass-baritone Michael Volle on Friday February 12th at…… Read more “UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETING with Michael Volle”
Upcoming Virtual Meeting on November 26th 2020
On November 26th, 2020 the Society is pleased to be hosting a virtual meeting on Zoom with Johannes Debus, the Music Director of the Canadian Opera Company…… Read more “Upcoming Virtual Meeting on November 26th 2020”
Upcoming Virtual Meeting with François Girard
The Society is pleased to announce its’ first ever virtual meeting. On October 19th, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., the Society will be hosting a virtual meeting on…… Read more “Upcoming Virtual Meeting with François Girard”
Virtual Bayreuth Program July 25th to August 29th 2020
Dear Wagnerians: We are very excited to tell you that the Bayreuth festival will present a full program of its past productions from July 25 to August…… Read more “Virtual Bayreuth Program July 25th to August 29th 2020”
Opera Streaming
There are a number of opera companies that are currently streaming operas that they have produced. For a list of North American companies doing so, please check…… Read more “Opera Streaming”
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