Parsifal - a Talk by Doctor Eric Doughney Please come along to the next Wagner Society Manchester talk at 7pm on Monday April 14 via Zoom We will have a talk by Dr Eric Doughney of Newcastle University on Parsifal. Richard Wagner first read Wolfram von Eschenbach’s thirteenth-century romance, Parzival, in 1845. In 1857, he… Continue reading Parsifal
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
Richard Wagner and the 'New World' A live talk by Professor Rudolph Vaget. Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS Wednesday April 2nd at 19.oo There is no admission fee for this event but donations would be much appreciated. Wagner declared his intention to emigrate to the United States on three occasions (1874,… Continue reading Richard Wagner and the ‘New World’
