Three Wagner Lectures :

 

Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, and The Flying Dutchman

Each lecture includes video excerpts featuring the great Donald McIntyre

Lectures presented by: Larry Oppenheim, WSNC Member

More information at:   www.facebook.com/OperaforthePeople 

 

Das Rheingold, by Richard Wagner

Saturday, August 19, 2:00-3:30 pm.

Venue: SF Public Library, Presidio Branch, 3150 Sacramento

A theft from nature achieves absolute power at the expense of love. Video excerpts are from the landmark 1976 Bayreuth production directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Donald McIntyre as Wotan. The

talk will conclude with a discussion of the Norse mythic origins of Das Rheingold.

 

Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), by Richard Wagner

Saturday, November 4, 2:00-3:30pm.

Venue: SF Public Library, Presidio Branch, 3150 Sacramento

Exalted love, flying horses, a ring of fire, and a poignant farewell.Video excerpts are from the landmark 1976 Bayreuth production directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Donald McIntyre as Wotan and Gwyneth Jones as Brünnhilde. The talk will conclude with a discussion of the Norse mythic origins of Die Walküre.

 

Der Fliegende Höllander (The Flying Dutchman), by Richard Wagner.

Sunday, December 3, 3pm-4pm.

Venue: San Francisco Public Library, Noe Valley Branch, 451 Jersey (near 24 th and Castro)

A Dutch sea captain seeks salvation from a woman who would be faithful until death. Video excerpts are from the 1975 film starring Donald McIntyre as the Dutchman, and Catarina Ligendza as Senta.

Opera San José is performing The Flying Dutchman in February 2018.

 

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