The Wagner Society of Washington, D. C. Proudly Presents

Its Renowned Member, Dr. Elise K. Kirk, Speaking On

Wagnerism and the American Muse

 

The noted author, lecturer, and musicologist, Elise K. Kirk, will explain the indisputable force that Richard Wagner has had on important American opera composers.  Using excerpts from American operas, Elise Kirk will show how Wagnerian aesthetics, dramaturgy, visual elements and musical ideology have shaped the creative processes of American opera composers.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and meet the author of the recently published book, American Opera!

 

Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 PM, Funger Hall 103

2201 G Street, Northwest

At the George Washington University

 

<<< Other Upcoming Programs <<<

 

< Thursday, February 14 ~ Prof. Donald Crosby will return for another in our Year of Die Meistersinger series.  Dr. Crosby will speak on Die Meistersinger in Historical Context.  7:30 PM at the George Washington University, 103 Funger Hall.

 

<   Thursday, February 21 ~ Parsifal  at the Chicago Lyric Opera.  Tickets may be purchased from the Society of members of record on February 1.  Call 301.907.2600 before they run out!

 

<  Thursday, March 14 ~  Carol Berger will explain her ideas about The Dialectics Within Die Meistersinger:  “Nativity as Redemption”   7:30 PM at the G.W.U., 103 Funger Hall.

 

<  In April  ~ The Society will continue its important work for the development of Wagner singing talent with the fourth Thomas Stewart and Evelyn Lear Emerging Singers Concert.  The date and place will be announced later.  Watch your mailbox or the Society’s web site for details.

 

< Thursday, May  16  ~  Another interesting program now under development.  Watch your mailbox or our web site for an announcement.  

 

<  In June  ~ The Society will repeat last year’s successful weekend event in the countryside, Wagner in der Wildnes, a seminar and retreat featuring noted author and lecturer Prof. Simon Williams, for members and their guests to study and enjoy Wagner’s art in a pleasant, rural setting.

 

<  Also in June ~ Annual Gala Banquet, including presentation of The Wagner Society Award.  For Wagner Society members and their guests only. 

 

<  Bayreuth 2002 tickets:  Lohengrin, Die Meistersinger, Tannhäuser.   ~ Wagner Society members will shortly receive an application by mail.  Join the Wagner Society now!

 

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January 17 Program:

       Professor Elise K. Kirk

     Wagnerism and the American Muse