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”
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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”
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”
Robert Wilson – Madama Butterfly, Opéra National de Paris
It was not Wagner, but it was Robert Wilson. Review by unabashed Wilson fan, Jim Warrington. Photos by Jim Warrington and the Opéra National de Paris. While…… Read more “Robert Wilson – Madama Butterfly, Opéra National de Paris”
Commentary on Robert Wilson Talk and his Turandot Sept. 2019
By Frances Henry, Chair. Photo courtesy of Joseph So. Our usual custom at the TWS is to review the new program of the COC as it is…… Read more “Commentary on Robert Wilson Talk and his Turandot Sept. 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”
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”
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”
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