The Wagner Society of Washington, D.C.

Proudly Presents a Program Free to Members and the Public

Wagner Society Member

John Pohanka

on

Wagner, The Mystic

Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 7:30 P.M.

Washington businessman and philanthropist, John Pohanka, is a distinguished member of the Wagner Society of Washington, D.C. and of its Board of Directors.

John Pohanka notes that Bryan Magee, in his book Aspects of Wagner, says “some people listening to Wagner’s music are made to feel that they are in touch with their own personality for the first time. The feeling of wholeness yet unboundedness – hence, its frequent comparison with a mystical or religious experience.”

John Pohanka will show how such experiences are the result of Wagner’s metaphysics, which he developed both intuitively and purposefully over many years, culminating in his last and greatest work, Parsifal. In doing this, Wagner joins a long line of mystics spanning many centuries and cultures.

At the George Washington University, Funger Hall, 2201 G Street (at 23^rd), N.W.

Near the Foggy Bottom-G.W.U. Metro stop

Parking is available on the street or in university garages

For further information call 301.907.2600 or fax 301.907-8671

Or see the Society’s website at www.wagner-dc.org

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