Grange Park Opera 2026 The Beginning of a new Ring Cycle. 2026-calendar Grange Park Opera
Author: Derek Blyth
Derek studied music at the Universities of Aberdeen and Durham. He saw his first Ring Cycle in the early 1970s and has been passionate about Wagner ever since. Having given many talks to and led many study days for the Manchester Wagner Society, they invited him to be Vice-President in 2014 and then to be President in 2018. He has always aimed to be and active office bearer, not just a figurehead.
John’s Musical Journey
Reviews by our chairman, John Payne of recent productions Wagner, The Flying Dutchman. Opera Holland Park. 12/6/25 – John's musical journey Wagner, Parsifal. Glyndebourne Festival Opera: 6/6/25 – John's musical journey
Martin Graham 1942-2025
Martin Graham 1942-2025 We are sad to report the death of Martin Graham, the co-founder of Longborough Festival Opera. He was a good friend to Wagner fans everywhere and particularly with our own society. He visited us, with his wife, Lizzie, before the pandemic, to talk to us about the beginnings of the festival. We… Continue reading Martin Graham 1942-2025