June 27, 2009
1:00
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco 94118
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Professor Hans Vaget
“Hoechtest Liebes-Lust: Tristan, Isolde and Ecstasy”
Professor Vaget will speak about the biographical, cultural, historical, and literary background of Wagner's tale of love and death. Hans Rudolf Vaget, was Professor of German Studies Smith College since 1967 and is now Professor Emeritus. Professor Vaget has published widely in the field of German Studies from the 18th century to the present, focusing on Goethe, Wagner, and Thomas Mann as well as music history and film. He is the co-founder of the Goethe Society of North America and in 1994 was awarded the Thomas-Mann-Medaille for his edition of the correspondence of Thomas Mann and his American friend and patron Agnes B. Meyer. He is also one of the chief editors of the new edition of the works, letters, and diaries of Thomas Mann. Professor Vaget has delivered English Language introductory lectures at the Bayreuth Festival for many seasons.
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July 11, 2oo9
1:00
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco 94118
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WSNC Member’s Meeting!
It’s been several years! At this meeting we ask members to take the podium and share their Wagnerian experiences in a grown up version of “How I Spent My Summer Vacation”. In addition we will use this as an opportunity to hold the ultimate Wagnerian Flea Market. Clear your closet, media shelf or book shelf and donate your lightly loved items for this sale. More details will be available soon. |
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No Meeting ! Enjoy Bayreuth, Seattle, The Bard Festival Summerscape and beyond! |
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September 26, 2009
1:00
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco 94118
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Professor John W. Barker
“Wagner in Venice”
Professor Barker was the recipient of a WSNC grant to facilitate the publication of his manuscript. The book is now published and received rave reviews from Barry Millington and John Deathridge, among others. Barker is Emeritus Professor of History – University of Wisconsin – Madison. Come and hear about Wagner’s time in Venice, days in which the Meister wrote some of his most beautiful and profound music and . . . . the city where he died.
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October 31, 2009
1:00
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco 94118
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Film
Waltraud Meier
“I Follow a Voice Within Me”
In this documentary, we will explore the artistry of one of the greatest singing actresses of all time – the incomparable Waltraud Meier. Following the film, we will select from DVD’s of Meier’s greatest roles and vote for our favorite Act – will it be Ortrud Act II? Isolde Act I? Sieglinde Act II? Kundry? Then we will sit back and view the WSNC member’s choice. Join us!
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November 21, 2009
1:00
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco 94118
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Professor Michael Hackett
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Professor Hackett teaches in the School of Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA. He has directed for the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Royal Theatre at The Hague, Los Angeles Opera and LA Theatre Works.
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events are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, programs
are free to members of the Society. There is a $10.00 donation
requested for non-members. Please call (415) 421-4412 for
additional information.
Regarding
all events at the Jewish Community Center at San Francisco:
The Wagner Society of Northern California is the sponsor of these lectures and presentations. The use of meeting rooms at the Jewish Community Center of San Franicsco, by non-profit organizations does not imply that the JCCSF endorses this organization or the material being presented.
PLEASE
BE ADVISED: Parking at the JCCC is $3 per hour. Or you can use the UCSF lot for $5 all day or street parking.
TRANSIT: BART to Embarcadero and transfer to the MUNI #1 California line.
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