California, Gold, and….Wagner have been intertwined for almost two centuries now. David Kanaga will explore this in his fascinating talk. Those who saw his previous presentation to the Society featuring his Soft Walküre know what an engaging speaker he is. David is an award-winning composer and game designer. His interactive musical scores for video games… Continue reading Das Kaliforniagold: California Wagnerisms 1848-2026 with David Kanaga

When Anton Seidl – once the most charismatic personality in American classical music — led the American premiere of Tristan und Isolde at the Met in 1886, women “stood on their chairs and screamed.” In summertime, he led Wagner concerts fourteen times a week at Coney Island (parodied in the press as “Wagner and clam fritters”).… Continue reading Wagner and Clam Fritters – a Talk by Joseph Horowitz

Holden Madagame recently performed the role of Mime in Das Rheingold and Siegfried with Regents Opera (London, UK) where his performance so impressed Wagner Society President, Andy Rombakis, that he decided to invite Holden to share his experience with us. Holden is an American tenor and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance… Continue reading The TRANSformation of Mime a Zoom talk with Holden Madagame

Join us for the 2026 edition of our traditional “Cosima Party”. Our Events Committee is still working out the final details of this year’s edition, but it promises to be yet another memorable event in a long tradition. These holiday celebrations bring together local Wagnerians to enjoy the camaraderie of our shared of passion while… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Cosima Wagner Holiday Celebration Brunch