James Rutherford in conversation with John Payne A Wagner Society Manchester talk on Monday 13 April 2026, at 19:00 via Zoom Since winning the inaugural Seattle Opera International Wagner competition in 2006, James Rutherford has become renowned for his interpretations of German romantic opera. With “his rich and booming voice and nuanced acting” (Bachtrack),… Continue reading James Rutherford in conversation with John Payne
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
Das Rheingold. A study day on Richard Wagner's 'Vorabend' to Der Ring des Nibelungen. Saturday 30th May from 10:30 to 15:30 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation Chorlton Mill 3 Cambridge Street Manchester M1 5BY A day led by our President, Derek Blyth, on Wagner's 'preliminary evening' to the 'The Ring'. It is, arguably, Wagner's perfect… Continue reading Das Rheingold -Study Day 2026
