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The Richard Wagner Society of New York, Inc., is a not-for-profit
organization chartered in New York State for the purpose of furthering
the appreciation and performance of the works of the great composer. Our
members come from throughout the United States, Canada, and many other
countries. The Society maintains a broad range of international contacts
and is a member of the International Richard Wagner Association. This year we
celebrate our 25th anniversary .
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Monthly Society programs include lectures, films, receptions, interviews,
book signings, symposia, and more all designed to keep attendees au courant.
Consider these firsts, all resulting from Society initiative and expertise:
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18- hour Ring Marathon videotape presentation of the Chéreau/Boulez
Bayreuth Ring
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U.S. premiere of Wagner's early opera Das Liebesverbot
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U.S. premiere of the nine-hour film WAGNER
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U.S. public premieres of several videotaped Wagner operas before commercial
release
The Society also sponsors three highly regarded series:
presents young and exciting Wagnerian singers in recital. Additionally,
the Society awards grants to selected promising singers each season, in
order to assist them in the early stages of their careers and thereby promote
the quality of future Wagner performances.
celebrates the memory of past artists in the Wagner repertory with the
goal of keeping the tradition fresh a confirmation for those who remember
and a revelation for those who don't.
examines a Wagner opera in depth by concentrating on current scholarship,
performance practices, and interviews with singers and conductors, thus
enhancing our members' knowledge of Wagner's works.
If you love music, opera, and Wagner, you owe it to yourself to become
a member of the largest and most active Wagner society in the country.
As a volunteer organization that welcomes members' participation, the Society
offers you the opportunity to play an active role in making things happen,
while at the same time meeting a diverse group of fellow Wagnerians.
The Richard Wagner Society of New York P.O. Box
230949, Ansonia Station New York, NY 10023-0949 Phone: (212) 749-4561;
Fax: (212) 749-1542 E-mail: WagnerRing@aol.com
E-mail Links: Wagner
Society or WSNY Webmeister
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