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THE WAGNER SOCIETY OF DALLAS
2008-2009 Calendar of Events
WSD Upcoming Events for 2008-2009
October 20, 2008 |
Katherina Wagner's Baptism of
Fire - DVD presentation of the film documenting the creation of her
debut production of Die Meistersinger at Bayreuth 2007. At the
Lakewood Public Library. 6:30 pm. Film begins at 7:00. 90 minutes. |
October 23-25,
2008 |
Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs
Wagner's Siegfried Idyll. Conducted by Carlos Kalmar. Meet for
dinner beforehand at L'Ancestral. |
November 2, 2008 |
George Steel, new general manager
of the Dallas Opera. At Park Towers, 3310 Fairmount, Dallas, TX 75201-1232. Time
4:30. Must RSVP: 214-827-7352. |
November 13, 2008 |
Alessandra Comini
lectures on The
Changing Image of Beethoven, including Beethoven's influences on Wagner.
SMU Meadow's Museum. 5:30 p.m. Reception by WSD. |
December 13, 2008 |
David Morgan Chamber Music
for Clarinet, Viola and Piano. December 13, 2008. |
February 22, 2009 |
A program of lieder and chamber music for voice and instruments
featuring BEVERLY HOCH, soprano, Brent Buemi, clarinet, Kristin Hawn, cello
and David Morgan piano |
June 28, 2009 |
Wagner Birthday Party |
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WSD Recent Events
October 20,
2007 |
Will Whitmire, a young tenor
from SMU, sings Robert Schumann's LeiderKreis, Opus 24, at
the home of Dolores Williams Dooley, 4:00 pm |
April 11-13, 2008 |
Ann Petty and Metroplex Opera presents
Sigmund Romburg's The Student Prince at the Lakewood Theater |
April 19, 2008 |
Chamber Music
for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, performed by David Morgan, Bruce
Buemi and April Kondrat. |
May 4, 2008 |
Schubert's
Winterreise sung by
Albert Meisenbach with pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa |
May 22, 2008 |
Wagner's Birthday Party
- Join us at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard to celebrate Wagner's 195th
Birthday. Baya Kakouberi
accompanies violinist Gary Levinson |
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All dates and events subject to change. |
Trips for 2008 - 2009
Bayreuth Festspiele
2009 |
Contact Virginia Abdo for details about Bayreuth. 214-363-6070.
Wagner Society of Dallas members only, please. |
All dates and events subject to change.
The Wagner Society of Dallas has
regular meetings
and programs which feature recitals, lectures, video screenings,
receptions for opera singers and personalities, and trips to Wagner
performances in other cities.
We welcome music lovers who are
already familiar with Wagner’s works as well as those who may want
to become more knowledgeable about classical music, opera, and Wagner’s music
in particular.
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Welcome to The Wagner Society of Dallas. You know, as Texans, we're
bound to strive for being the biggest and best of all the Wagner groups
in the world over.
My hope, in addition, is that we ensure your attendance and
participation by offering an interesting, stimulating, and enjoyable
array of meetings, recitals, and travel. Let us know if you have
suggestions for future activities, and do make an effort to join in
during the coming months with your membership, attendance, and above all
joy of being with fellow Wagner aficionados.
Roger Carroll
President of the Wagner Society of Dallas
The Wagner Society of Dallas - Virginia R.
Abdo and Dr. James T. Wheeler,
Co-Founders
The Wagner Society of Dallas is devoted to furthering the enjoyment
and appreciation of the music of Richard Wagner. The Dallas group is one
of many Wagner Societies all over the world. It is a non-profit
organization open to anyone who enjoys the works of Richard Wagner and
who would like to participate in the Society’s activities.
The Wagner Society of Dallas has monthly meetings and programs which
feature recitals, lectures, video screenings, receptions for opera
singers and personalities, and trips to Wagner performances in other
cities. We welcome music lovers who are already familiar with Wagner’s
works as well as those who may want to become more knowledgeable about
Wagner’s music.
Member Benefits include attendance at programs, our newsletter,
discount on books and CD’s, advance notice of events and selected ticket
services, receipt of the Membership Directory, ticket allotments to
Bayreuth, and an active link with fellow Wagnerians throughout the
world. |
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