NEWS
Special Offer for The Stage -- My Life by GünTher Schneider-SieMSSen in conversation with Kurt Pahlen
The Wagner Society of New York extends a special offer to the members of the WSWDC of its 48-page soft-cover book of excerpts from The Stage – My Life by the renowned designer Günther Schneider-Siemssen. It contains 27 color production photos, including from his Met productions (not only Wagner), 25 black- and- white photos, sketches and discussion of his remarkable career with his innovative lighting and stage designs, and his extensive work with Herbert von Karajan and Otto Schenk, among other giants of opera. It includes contributions from Plácido Domingo, August Everding, Götz Friedrich and Hans Hotter. Few people are aware that Mr. Schneider-Siemssen has done productions in ten U.S. cities and has done seven different Ring productions.
The book is offered at a $25 (plus shipping and handling) for members of the WSWDC, which is $10 lower than the Met's price. For more information, go to the website of the Wagner Society of New York, or click here directly for the order form.
Master Class Fundraiser!
Join us as the immortal Evelyn Lear leads soprano Julia Rolwing and tenor Bryan Register through Act One of Die Walkure, May 30 at the home of WSWDC Chairman Jim Holman. Enjoy and a light supper with Evelyn and the singers.
EVENTS
WSWDC Garden Party
Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hosted by Jim and Diana Holman2713 35th Street, NW, Washignton, DC
The Board of Directors of the WSWDC invites its members to a garden party in appreciation of their continuing support.
RSVP by June 9: click here to RSVP for the garden party.
Suggested donation, $20.
Bayreuth Festival 2009 Tickets
The deadline to apply for tickets is February 1, 2009. Tickets will be allocated to MEMBERS ONLY. You must renew your membership by February 1, 2009 to qualify for tickets. The Membership Year runs from January 1 to December 31, 2009, regardless of when you join. Demand for tickets this year will far exceed supply so that many who apply this year may have to wait until next year to qualify for tickets!
Click here to download a flier with more information and the registration form.
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Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and open to the public at:
George Washington University, Funger Hall
G Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets
Map for the GWU campus.
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NOTE the new phone/fax numbers.
The Wagner Society of Washington, DC
P.O. Box 58213
Washington DC 20037
Phone: 703-370-1923 FAX: 703-370-1924
http://www.wagner-dc.org
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