Society meetings, usually held at Friends’ Meeting House Manchester.
The Theology of Tristan und Isolde The Theology of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde: A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 9 March 2026, at 7pm via Zoom, by Prof Richard Bell Unlike Wagner's other completed dramas, Tristan and Isolde appears to be a work without "God," "Gods," or God-like beings; nevertheless, many (including admirers who are atheists!)… Continue reading The Theology of Tristan und Isolde
Wagner and Schumann A talk by Michael Downs on Monday 9th February at 19:00 via Zoom Wagner and Schumann: parallels and contrasts: A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 9 February 2026, at 7pm via Zoom, by Dr Michael Downes Although Richard Wagner and Robert Schumann were only three years apart in age,… Continue reading Wagner and Schumann
Interpretations of Lohengrin A Talk by Dr. David Gosling. Monday 10th November at 19:00 via Zoom. Wagner says that Lohengrin’s longing was “for the only thing sufficient to redeem him from his loneliness, to still his deep desire for Love, for being loved.” But why does Lohengrin forbid Elsa to ask what is his… Continue reading Interpretations of Lohengrin
