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Flagstadt and Melchior
March 17, 2018 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Many consider Kirsten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior to be the greatest Wagnerian duo ever. In his talk, Jeff McMillan will recount the careers of these two great singers and will play many examples of their incomparable artistry. A fuller description of Jeff’s talk is forthcoming.
Jeff McMillan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Wagner Society and currently works as the Senior Communications Manager for San Francisco Opera. McMillan has also worked for American Bach Soloists and as an Archivist for the Metropolitan Opera. McMillan is the Editor of the Wagner Society publication Leitmotive and has served as Editor for the Journal of Jazz Studies.
Program is free to members, Visitors a suggested donation of $10.00
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