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THE WAGNER SOCIETY OF DALLAS
2009-2010 Calendar of Events
WSD Upcoming Events for 2008-2009
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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December 13, 2008 |
David Morgan Chamber Music
for Clarinet, Viola and Piano. December 13, 2008. |
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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 |
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June 28, 2009 |
Wagner Birthday Party |
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WSD Recent Events
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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 |
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April 19, 2008 |
Chamber Music
for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, performed by David Morgan, Bruce
Buemi and April Kondrat. |
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May 4, 2008 |
Schubert's
Winterreise sung by
Albert Meisenbach with pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa |
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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
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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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