Wagner and Belonging A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 21 September 2026, at 19:00 via Zoom, by Dr Nicholas Vazsonyi A hitherto under-explored topic in Wagner’s life and stage works is the theme of belonging, and its opposite, not belonging, However, upon closer reflection, “belonging” turns out to be a central concern, and at… Continue reading Wagner and Belonging
The Art Surrounding Monsalvat Monday March 10th at 19.00 via Zoom Joshua Borths will be giving a talk via Zoom for the Manchester Wagner Society onThe Art Surrounding Montsalvat. Richard Wagner provocatively changed the course of music, drama, and art throughout the twentieth century, and his work continues to influence artists well into our… Continue reading The Art Surrounding Monsalvat
Patrick Carnegy in conversation with John Payne Monday 10th June at 19.00 via Zoom Patrick Carnegy will be presenting the turbulent story of Wagner and his interpreters over the course of the twentieth century. He gives vivid accounts of Gustav Mahler's radical reinvention of the Wagnerian stage, and of the post-war rehabilitation of Wagner and… Continue reading Patrick Carnegy in conversation with John Payne
