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Global Wagner – From Bayreuth to the World
September 17, 2022 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Wagner Society of Northern California is delighted to present a screening of this new documentary “Global Wagner, From Bayreuth to the World” by Axel Brüggemann. In this film Brüggemann examines the cult-like following Wagner has throughout the world.
As described on the DVD cover: “The film is a feature-length study of life with Wagner’s Legacy from one Bayreuth Festival to the next, and we will travel the world to meet devoted Wagnerians and the most intimately involved in commenting on and producing his work today”
Thanks to Naxos and Kick! Films for permitting us to screen this intriguing documentary film.
This program is free to dues-paid Wagner Society Members.
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