Past Events

Alex Ross, author of Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music
January 14, 2021
WSWDC Chairman Jim Holman interviewed Alex Ross about his acclaimed new book, Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music. We'll post a recording when available.

Ben Heppner Talks About Three of His Wagner Roles - with Iain Scott
December 10, 2020
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Zajick & DeVol - Singers and Teachers
October 15, 2020
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Jim Holman presents "Wagner's Unbelievable Life and Indispensable Music - in One Evening!"
September 24, 2020
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Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music by Alex Ross - book talk
September 17, 2020
WSWDC and Politics and Prose Bookstore co-sponsored a discussion with music critic Alex Ross and classical music and theater critic Anne Midgette of his new book, Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music. The book explores the impact of Wagner’s work on groundbreaking 20th century artists. Purchase the book at

Jeffrey Swann presents Wagner: A Voyage of Self-Discovery through Beethoven.
August 6, 2020
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Saul Lilienstein - Wagner's Music Dramas and the Jews
July 15, 2020
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Jim Holman: Tristan and the Age of Ambiguity
Past Event May 28, 2020
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Saul Lilienstein: Imagination and Reality in Wagner
Past Event May 21, 2020
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Jeffrey Swann: The Immolation Scene in The Ring
Past Event May 7, 2020
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Jim Holman: Lohengrin
Past Event April 23, 2020
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