The first opera by a woman composer?
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The work under consideration here is Francesca Caccini’s Il liberazione di
Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina. Written as a court entertainment in Florence
in 16...
19 hours ago
A Maestro's Echo: Strauss Conducts His 'Salome Dance' (1928)
This video, a recording of Richard Strauss himself conducting his "Salome Dance" in 1928 , is a historical treasure . To hear the ... Read on →
A Quick Note from the Digital Desk!
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... Read on →
Witnessing a Masterpiece in the Making: Solti's Ring Cycle, Full Video
This classic documentary captures the intense and meticulous process behind recording Wagner’s Götterdämmerung for Decca Records in 1964. I... Read on →
Wagner's Women: A Philosophical Tapestry Revealed in New Scholarship
For enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Richard Wagner's operas are a world unto themselves, often stirring intense debate, not least con... Read on →
The Shadow of Bayreuth: Wagner's Enduring Influence on Thomas Mann
For those perhaps less familiar with the literary giant, Thomas Mann (1875–1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, and essayist, wi... Read on →
A Stormy Voyage: Opera North's Flying Dutchman Navigates Choppy Conceptual Seas at The Lowry, Manchester
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 ... Read on →
Wagner's Humanity: A Prescription for Medical Minds?
An unexpected intersection has emerged between the grand, dramatic world of Richard Wagner's operas and the rigorous, empathetic demands... Read on →
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