Das Rheingold
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
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
A Conversation with Christopher Maltman Our Chariman, John Payne, in conversation with the baritone, Christopher Maltman. In September Christopher Maltman, the well-known operatic baritone, gave his first performances as Wotan in Covent Garden’s new production of Das Rheingold, to considerable critical acclaim. He will be in conversation with John Payne via Zoom on Monday 13th… Continue reading A Conversation with Christopher Maltman
