Society meetings, usually held at Friends’ Meeting House Manchester.
Conversation with 3 singers from the London Opera Company on performing Tristan und Isolde: A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 5 October 2026, at 7pm via Zoom. Neal Cooper, Cara McHardy and Harriet Williams in conversation with to John Payne The London Opera Company is giving a concert performance of Tristan und Isolde on… Continue reading Tristan und Isolde in London
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
Wagner/ Brahms Music, Culture, Politics - a comparative study of two paragons of 19th century German romantics. Talk by Professor Walter Frisch. A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 11 May 2026, at 19.00 UK time via Zoom This talk will explore the relationship between two figures who were arguably the most important German composers… Continue reading Wagner/ Brahms Music, Culture, Politics
