TWO EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE

William Berger Author of “Wagner Without Fear” William Berger has written libretti for opera in both Italian and English. The author of “Wagner Without Fear” and “Verdi with a Vengeance”, he contributes to NPR and lectures extensively on opera. Mr. Berger previously presented to both WSWDC and the Smithsonian. Thursday, April 14, 2005 At 7:30 P.M. Funger Hall, 2201 G Street, N.W. George Washington University By Metro, Foggy Bottom/GWU

Hugh Macdonald Berlioz & Wagner: Master Sculptor & Master Singer Hugh Macdonald is the Avis Blevett Professor of Music at Washington University in St. Louis. He hold a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and is a renowned expert and has published extensively on the music of Hector Berlioz Thursday, May 12, 2005 At 7:30 P.M. Levine School of Music 2801 Upton Street, N.W. Parking on street or behind building

UPCOMING EVENTS

*10^TH Emerging Singers Program (ESP) Concert & Reception–German Embassy – May 27, 2005

*Wagner in Der Wildnis - Cacapon Resort State Park. WV – June 3-5, 2005

a members only event

*Gala/Silent Auction/Wagner Award (James Morris) – Hyatt Regency – June 8, 2005