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    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”

    January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    October 26, 2021 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    May 19, 2021 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    May 19, 2021May 20, 2021 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    November 12, 2019September 17, 2020 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    October 2, 2019September 17, 2020 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    February 1, 2019February 6, 2019 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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

    December 22, 2018 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    November 5, 2018November 13, 2018 by Toronto Wagner Society

    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”

    October 19, 2018February 8, 2019 by Toronto Wagner Society

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