In attempting to explore contemporary productions of Parsifal, Charles P Arden finds he must first investigate its past. By Charles P Arden ...

By Charles Gramline Hohenschwangau, Bavaria – In a momentous announcement that resonates deeply within the hallowed halls of classical musi...

This video, a recording of Richard Strauss himself conducting his "Salome Dance" in 1928 , is a historical treasure . To hear the ...

A quick note from the digital depths of the-wagnerian.com ! You may have noticed a slight tremor in the force, or perhaps a delayed reply to...

This classic documentary captures the intense and meticulous process behind recording Wagner’s Götterdämmerung for Decca Records in 1964. I...

  For enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Richard Wagner's operas are a world unto themselves, often stirring intense debate, not least con...

For those perhaps less familiar with the literary giant, Thomas Mann (1875–1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, and essayist, wi...

Clearly very late. The fault is mine. Ed Here at The Wagnerian , our ears are always keenly attuned to the latest stirrings in the world of ...

An unexpected intersection has emerged between the grand, dramatic world of Richard Wagner's operas and the rigorous, empathetic demands...

Gather 'round, and let's cast our minds back to a rather infamous moment in Wagnerian history: Patrice Chéreau and Pierre Boulez’s 1...

Please note, it's rather early and we have been known to make the odd mistake (Ed: tell me about it). With that in mind, please use this...

In a recent interview with Operawire, Valentin Schwarz, the director behind the Bayreuth Festival's impactful and often debated "Ri...