The Society wishes to thank everyone for attending our events over the course of our 2018-2019 season. We hope that you have a wonderful summer. Details of…… Read more “Completion of the 2018-2019 Season”
Updates
Reminder: Upcoming Meeting of the Wagner Society on May 27th 2019
As a reminder, the Society’s last meeting of the 2018-2019 season is coming up next week: On May 27th, we will be airing the acclaimed video on…… Read more “Reminder: Upcoming Meeting of the Wagner Society on May 27th 2019”
Announcement: Next Meeting of the Toronto Wagner Society
The Society is pleased to announce its next meeting, and the last meeting of the 2018-2019 season: On May 27th, we will be airing the acclaimed video…… Read more “Announcement: Next Meeting of the Toronto Wagner Society”
Upcoming Wagner Society Meeting – March 18th 2019
In collaboration with Opera by Request, the Society is presenting highlights of the Flying Dutchman on March 18th, 2019. The evening takes place at the Arts and…… Read more “Upcoming Wagner Society Meeting – March 18th 2019”
Notes on Meeting with Susan Bullock and Richard Berkeley-Steele, Toronto Wagner Society Feb. 21, 2018
(Text by Frances Henry) Our last meeting was rather sparsely attended due to a change in time and day of the week and competition from the Toronto…… Read more “Notes on Meeting with Susan Bullock and Richard Berkeley-Steele, Toronto Wagner Society Feb. 21, 2018”
Meeting Reminder: Susan Bullock and Richard Berkley Steele join us on February 21st 2019
The Wagner Society has an upcoming meeting on February 21st, 2019 when we welcome soprano Susan Bullock and tenor Richard Berkley Steele in conversation. Ms. Bullock sang…… Read more “Meeting Reminder: Susan Bullock and Richard Berkley Steele join us on February 21st 2019”
The Rehearsal With Sir Andrew and Cast
(Text by Frances Henry) Our society is indeed fortunate to be invited to such grand events as the rehearsal held by Sir Andrew Davis with the Toronto…… Read more “The Rehearsal With Sir Andrew and Cast”
Toronto celebrates the artistry of Jessye Norman
The following press release is from the Glenn Gould Foundation about the upcoming celebrations around the 12th Glenn Gould Prize Laurete, Jessye Norman: January 16, 2019 –…… Read more “Toronto celebrates the artistry of Jessye Norman”
Why Aren’t Fans Subscribing to the Opera
The New York Times has an interesting article about a loss in subscribers at the Lyric Opera of Chicago that you may enjoy reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/arts/music/opera-subscriptions-lyric-chicago.html?emc=edit_th_181222&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=411678431222
The London Ring Cycle III: October 16-24, 2018 A Very Theatrical Experience
(Review by Pierre Couture) I was not impressed by the original 2004-2006 Keith Warner Ring production at the Royal Opera, nor the 2012 revival, so my expectations…… Read more “The London Ring Cycle III: October 16-24, 2018 A Very Theatrical Experience”
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