Events Images

Contestants, the Society chairman Malcolm Rivers, and the The adjudicating panel

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Many thanks to photographer Mr Peter West for many of these images on the site. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

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With our great thanks to photographer Peter West who has taken these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

German television documentary about the making of Katarina Wagner's production of

A reconstruction of an evening with the famous raconteur and critic, presented by Peter West and with special guest Elizabeth Anderson, with original radio archive material including his 1976 BBC broadcast about Bayreuth, and his illustrated radio talks about Wagner.

Dame Gwyneth Jones presenting Maestro Antonio Pappano with the Reginald Goodall award

Our thanks to Ian Jones, web master; David Waters, Hon Secretary; and Eric Adler (sponsor) for these images.

An introductory talk prior to the Royal Opera House production of Lohengrin.

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In conversation with Lionel Friend

Maestro Lionel Friend was interviewed by Paul Dawson-Bowling

THE WAGNER SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FORMAL DINNER

Following a glorious day at the Royal Academy of Arts on 30 November, when the Society presented Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Act 3, Scenes 1 to 4 and we enjoyed The Ralph Wells Prize Competition for Female Dramatic Voices and A Wagner Showcase - featuring Repetiteurs working with Young Artists completed the artistic day. Then followed the Christmas Party with buffet and wine in the RAM restaurant where the following quiz was given to guests. You might like to try to give your answers and if you do, please e-mail them to Andrea Buchanan (e-mail: cdsales(at)wagnersociety.org)

WAGNER SOCIETY CHRISTMAS QUIZ

1. Wagner was born in 1813, but do you know in which month?

2. What was the first complete opera that Wagner composed?

3. In November 1836 Wagner married Minna Planer. What was her profession prior to marriage?

4. The Wagners spent 1840 and 1841 in Paris. Which two operas did he complete during this time?

5. In 1849 Wagner had to flee Dresden. Why?

6. In 1854 Wagner’s friend Georg Herwegh introduced him to the works of a German philosopher who subsequently became a source of inspiration for Tristan und Isolde. Who was the philosopher?

7. The philosopher in the last question was one of the sources of inspiration for Tristan und Isolde. Who was the other source of inspiration?

8. What was the name of Wagner and Cosima’s first (illegitimate) child?

9. In what year did the Bayreuth Festspielhaus open?

10. And what was the first production staged there?

11. What is the name of Senta’s nurse in Der Fliegende Holländer?

18. Wagner did not call Parsifal an opera or even a music drama – what, according to him, is it (in English or German)?

Images include Kelvin Lim (Repetiteur) and Laura Hudson (Soprano) who gave a concert for the assembled delegates.

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Rehearsal Orchestra_Anthony Legge.Die Meistersinger Act III scenes 1, 2, 3, 4

Many thanks to Photographer Mr. Peter West for all these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

"John Deathridge was SUPERB-so academic,brilliant and witty-as Secretary of the Wag Soc it is your duty to have this wonderful person talk to us at least once per month. I bought his book and he signed it beautifully.The evening was absolute bliss-so intellectual. Lets start a JD appreciation society. Starstruck admirers of the holy JD"

Pictured here are Miss Brewer with Mr Tony Palmer and Mr Jeremy Rowe (program director)

With our great thanks to photographer Peter West who took these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

Donald Arthur pictured with Penelope Turing (right) and Gabriela Strauss, (daughter of Hans Hotter)

Supper with Donald and his guests following the talk at Le Deuxieme in Covent Garden

Image of Elaine McKrill (soprano) and Kelvin Lim (piano).following their triumphant performance after the meeting

A series of images showing the processes involved in creating an event. Featuring Anastasia Belina together with George Cooper preparing refreshments, Gary Kahn assisting with sound, Jeremy Rowe assisting with lecturer background and finally Gilead Limor setting up DVD projection.

Judy and George Cooper, who provide the refreshment service for events, to whom our special thanks goes out.

With our great thanks to photographer Peter West who took these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

These original pictures can be reproduced as Giclee prints, contact the gallery seller by clicking here: Dadbrookgallery

Images taken at the exhibition of Dr Alan Halliday's paintings of the Royal Opera House Ring Cycle, shown to members of the Society at Pushkin House.

Images show the artist with our vice president Sir John Tomlinson, and Mr Keith Warner, and other members of the Society.

With our great thanks to photographer Peter West who took these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art

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Images taken at the evening lecture given by Paul Dawson-Bowling Esq., showing Paul with Jeremy Rowe (programme director) and Ms Katie Barnes drawing winning tickets from the draw of all the Bayreuth tickets which the Society receives each year from the festival authorities (none of which go the committee members), with Mrs Margaret Murphy (membership director)

With our great thanks to photographer Peter West who has taken the majority of these images. He can be contacted by clicking here: Donnington Art,

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THE WAGNER SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FORMAL DINNER

Portland Place School London W1