"Story of the Century: Wagner and the creation of The Ring" by Michael Downes: Book Launch in association with Faber 7pm, Wednesday 13th November, Swedenborg Hall, London, WC1A 2TH Barry Millington will interview Michael Downes in this joint event with Faber & Faber for the launch of Michael's new publication, "Story of the Century: Wagner […]
This Zoom event will provide a "behind the scenes" view of the Bayreuth Festival, covering the changing audience, sales and marketing initiatives, finance, and building renovations. Ulrich Jagels became the Managing Director of the Bayreuth Festival in April 2021, working alongside Katharina Wagner, Festival Director and great-granddaughter of Richard Wagner. Mr Jagels, who is a […]
Mainly but not only about Götterdämmerung. Why did Wagner write it? Why is it like it is? Why do we still watch it? LIONEL FRIEND is an orchestral and operatic conductor who has spent much of his life with Wagner. He saw his first Ring in Bayreuth in 1968 and has subsequently acted as assistant […]
