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
Parsifal - a Talk by Doctor Eric Doughney Please come along to the next Wagner Society Manchester talk at 7pm on Monday April 14 via Zoom We will have a talk by Dr Eric Doughney of Newcastle University on Parsifal. Richard Wagner first read Wolfram von Eschenbach’s thirteenth-century romance, Parzival, in 1845. In 1857, he… Continue reading Parsifal
Elaine Burrows It is with sadness that we report the death of our dear friend, Elaine Burrows, who died in February 2025. Elaine was a faithful member of the society for many years and served as secretary for three years. Her knowledge of Wagnerian singers of the past was phenomenal and she will be much… Continue reading Elaine Burrows
