Interstellar Galactomic Nabucco
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The 2025 production of Verdi’s Nabucco recorded in the Arena di Verona is
nothing if not spectacular; visually and vocally. One might ask though if
it’s an...
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Sturm und Drang : An audio discussion.
I think, as many will agree, it is impossible to "understand" Wagner without an understanding of the German Romantic movement and... Read on →
New Wagner Book : Wagner and Venice Fictionalized: Variations on a Theme
Due to be published 15 August 2012. More as I get it. Looks interesting however. Details as provided by publisher below. Wagner and Venice... Read on →In readiness for Leipzig 2013: Rienzi - Overture - Knappertsbusch (1962)
What was that about early Wagner being inferior work? Read on →
Leipzig Wagner Festival 2013: Full program listing
I have been meaning to provide this for sometime, so apologies for the delay. Clicking on any of the events will provide full details The... Read on →
CBSO: 2013 A Flying Dutchman with: Nelsons, Wilson, Rutherford,
As already mentioned, the CBSO have just announced their 2012-2013 season. Amongst some very interesting performances, we find a concert pe... Read on →
CBSO announces 2012-2013 Season. Includes: Flying Dutchman and Beethoven Symph Cycle from Nelsons plus....
Press release below as received. More information on the Dutchman shortly The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra 2012-13 season The CB... Read on →
Marie d’Origny in discussion with Jonas Kaufmann
"I think making music is an art form like all the other art forms where, as you say, spontaneity and passion are very important ingred... Read on →
A new Wagner/Verdi book: 1813 - Wagner & Verdi
I am attempting to buy a copy of this at the moment. The author, Peter Bassett, has presented some very interesting essays and papers on Wag... Read on →
The Flying Dutchman: the Ipod/Android app
To promote its new production of The Dutchman, ENO have released a free App to introduce those new to Wagner to Jonathan Kent's new prod... Read on →
‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’: The Remake, to premiere May 17, 2012
Kaj Aune Don't ever say that I don't try and bring you Wagner news that other sources, rightly I am sure, wouldn't dare. Le... Read on →Furtwängler, 1936 (Live) Lohengrin (excerpts) Völker / Müller
Act III: excerpts Lohengrin...........Franz Völker Elsa...................Maria Müller König Heinrich....Josef Von Manowarda Chor un... Read on →
Classic FM to present program exploring Tristan und Isolde. Presented by Joan Bakewell
I must admit I am far from a regular listener to "Classic FM" but no doubt my usual weakness for Tristan und Isolde will have me t... Read on →
New Wagner Book: Great Wagner Conductors A listener's companion
Looks intriguing. Alas, it has sold out on Amazon in the UK and I am thus unable to comment on it at the moment. Below is the press release ... Read on →
All change at ENO's new Flying Dutchman: Stuart Skelton. replaces Julian Gavin.
April brings many things but not that often a new production of The Dutchman at ENO - directed by Johnathen Kent. But this year it also brin... Read on →
Video Lecture: Bill Viola on "The Tristan Project" Media, Metaphor, and the Productive Unknown
. <br> Every August, right before the semester begins, Otis College of Art and Design hosts a day of Convocation, where new ... Read on →
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