Wagner Society Blogs

Posted January 11, 2017

This documentary examines the lives of Richard Wagner's immediate family and descendants. It's a complex tale of lies, deception and political intrigue featuring family members Cosima, Siegfried, Winifred, Wieland, Wolfgang, Gottfried and more. Herr Hitler also makes an appearance from time to time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c-lKZdFWMA

Posted December 31, 2016

Christian Thielemann, Music Director of the Bayreuth Festival, conducts the Staatskapelle Dresden in a sparkling concert at the magnificent Semperoper where three operas by Richard Wager were premiered:  Rienzi (1842), Flying Dutchman (1843), and Tannhäuser (1845).

Posted December 17, 2016

Evolution of the Met under General Manager Joseph Volpe's iron hands:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Volpe_(opera_manager)

Posted December 4, 2016