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
"A conversation with Peter Selwyn, Wagner conductor and Professor at the Royal College of Music." Wagner Society Manchester: A Conversation with Peter Selwyn, conductor and Professor, Royal College of Music. 19.oo via Zoom, Monday 15th September 2025 Peter Selwyn will be in conversation with our Chair, John Payne, for our first Zoom meeting in the… Continue reading “A conversation with Peter Selwyn, Wagner conductor and Professor at the Royal College of Music.”
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
