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Philharmonic gets Wagner right

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:50:56 GMT

Most of the time, a concert devoted entirely to one composer is a feast; with Richard Wagner, it’s merely a sampler.
Source: Boston Globe

RTÉCO/Brogli-Sacher: Wagner’s Das Rheingold

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:41:17 GMT

The Irish Times - Saturday, November 21, 2009 MICHAEL DERVAN What would the cultural environment be like in a country whose orchestras steered clear of Beethoven, or whose theatres stayed away from Shakespeare?
Source: Irish Times

Wagner's Overtures In Full-Spectrum Sound

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:25:07 GMT

Richard Wagner was the consummate man of the theater and one of the greatest opera composers in history.
Source: NPR

Washington 'Ring' cycle ends with riveting concert

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:41:08 GMT

WASHINGTON - The world ended on a stage devoid of scenery or special effects, just a soprano in a dark sequined dress singing of redemption and love.
Source: Access Atlanta Vendor

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:50 GMT

This photo released by Washington National Opera shows conductor Philippe Auguin. Auguin conducts "Gotterdammerung" by Richard Wagner.

Wagner great-grandson objects to Berlin Wall event music

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:14:03 GMT

(JTA) -- Composer Richard Wagner's great-grandson criticized the music chosen to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall because it includes a composition by his "anti-Semitic" great-grandfather.
Source: JTA

Debus unpacks, then puts out fires

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:15:44 GMT

New Canadian Opera Company music director Johannes Debus thought he was flying in for a party – tonight's 60th anniversary gala concert at the Four Seasons Centre.
Source: Toronto Star

Wagner descendant protests 'anti-semitic' music at Wall festivities

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:02 GMT

Richard Wagner's great-grandson, Gottfried Wagner, on Friday protested the choice of music at festivities 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, which includes a composition by his "anti-semitic" great-grandfather.
Source: Haaretz

Literatur im Herbst: Dilemma 89

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:37:45 GMT

"Dilemma 89" is the topic of this year's annual "Literature im Herbst", hosted by the Alte-Schmiede in cooperation with "Wespennest" from 6-8 November in Vienna.
Source: Eurozine

Photo from Getty Images

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:55:06 GMT

AMALFI, ITALY - AUGUST 12: A view of The Duomo (Cathedral) of Ravello on August 12, 2009 in Ravello, Italy. Ravello is a town and commune situated above the Amalfi Coast.

Wagner - Die WalkÃ¼re: "The Ride of the Valkyries" (Boulez)

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:54:36 GMT