Dr. Elise Kirk, author of American Opera
-   Thursday, January 17, 2002, 7:30 pm,   103 Funger Hall, the George Washington University
Dr. Elise Kirk, noted author, lecturer, musicologist, and WSWDC member, will explain the indisputable force that Richard Wagner has had on important American opera composers. Using excerpts from American operas, Dr. 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! Dr. Kirk has long been a distinguished member of the Wagner Society of Washington DC.