In attempting to explore contemporary productions of Parsifal, Charles P Arden finds he must first investigate its past. By Charles P Arden ...
The Enigma of Purity: Wagner's Parsifal in the 21st Century
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Neuschwanstein and the Wagnerian Legacy: A UNESCO Crown for the Swan King's Dream
By Charles Gramline Hohenschwangau, Bavaria – In a momentous announcement that resonates deeply within the hallowed halls of classical musi...
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 ...
Friday, 11 July 2025
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...
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
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...
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...
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...
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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 ...
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...
Sunday, 6 July 2025
The 'Ring' That Roared: Bayreuth's 1976 Chéreau Production and the Audience Divided"
Gather 'round, and let's cast our minds back to a rather infamous moment in Wagnerian history: Patrice Chéreau and Pierre Boulez’s 1...
Your Guide to Wagner in 2026
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...
Valentin Schwarz Reflects on Bayreuth's Divisive 'Ring' Cycle
In a recent interview with Operawire, Valentin Schwarz, the director behind the Bayreuth Festival's impactful and often debated "Ri...
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