Derek Welton in conversation with John Payne – Monday 9 December 2024 The Australian-born bass-baritone Derek Welton will be in conversation with John Payne for our December Manchester Wagner Society talk via Zoom at 7pm on Monday 9th December. Derek Welton is recognised as one of the leading voices of his generation, with a repertoire ranging from… Continue reading Derek Welton in conversation
In conversation with Catharine Woodward Our guest for the November Wagner Society Manchester talk will be the soprano Catharine Woodward, who will be in conversation with John Payne on Monday 11 November at 19.00 via Zoom. Catharine will be talking about singing at Bayreuth this summer as a Valkyrie and preparing to sing Brünnhilde for the… Continue reading In conversation with Catharine Woodward
Kay Thomas 11/11/1939- 14/10/2024 It is my sad duty to inform you that our dear friend Kay died on the morning of 14th October. Kay had been a member of the Wagner Society of Manchester for many years and it was she who, after conversations during the intervals of the Scottish Opera Ring in 2003,… Continue reading Kay Thomas
