The Valkyrie
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
Fricka - sister, goddess, wife, mother A live event on Monday 9th October at 19.oo in the Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS. Fricka is often overlooked when the Ring is talked about but she is very important to the plot and has a lot to say in the relatively short time she… Continue reading Fricka – sister, goddess, wife, mother.
Wagner's Cello - a talk by Dr. Richard Jenkins This talk will investigate some of Wagner’s more idiosyncratic string writing and its influence on composers and performers of future generations. Examples of Wagner’s pioneering string writing can be found in abundance from the serene opening of Lohengrin, the scurrying semiquavers of Flying Dutchman or… Continue reading Wagner’s Cello
