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West Edge Opera – “Legend of the Ring” An Introduction with Jonathan Khuner

Jewish Community Center - San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF THIS PROGRAM: https://youtu.be/lJ_atae246U The Wagner Society welcomes West Edge Opera Music Director Jonathan Khuner who will introduce us to “Legend of… Continue reading West Edge Opera – “Legend of the Ring” An Introduction with Jonathan Khuner

Wagner’s French Connections by Maestro Leo Eylar, Music Director of the California Youth Symphony

Jewish Community Center - San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF THIS EVENT: https://youtu.be/j-sc3qjA2rI Maestro Leo Eylar's talk which will combine history, music and politics. Richard Wagner had a troubled relationship with… Continue reading Wagner’s French Connections by Maestro Leo Eylar, Music Director of the California Youth Symphony

Francesca Zambello on Directing Wagner and her Upcoming Tannhäuser in Houston

Green Room - War Memorial Veteran's Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF THIS PROGRAM: https://vimeo.com/1024466448?share=copy

The Wagner Society is thrilled that world-renowned director and impressaria Francesca Zambello will join us to talk about the design and direction process of how an opera comes together.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Thematic Transformation (aka Leitmotifs) with Maestro Leo Eylar

Jewish Community Center - San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF THIS PROGRAM: https://youtu.be/_epM6lu9Lxw Maestro Leo Eylar takes us on a journey exploring Wagner's use of Leitmotifs focusing on the Ring. He… Continue reading Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Thematic Transformation (aka Leitmotifs) with Maestro Leo Eylar

Soft Valkyrie with David Kanaga

Jewish Community Center - San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF THIS PROGRAM: https://youtu.be/fG_AiOQZYjE HERE IS A LINK TO THE FULL FILM SOFT VALKYRIE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Q_3bcdu8g&t=3553s Writing to Brahms in 1875, Wagner described… Continue reading Soft Valkyrie with David Kanaga

Upcoming Events

Wagner and Berlioz with Erica Miner
Saturday, April-25-2026 - 01:00 PM

Join us for a Zoom meeting where Erica examines the fascinating relationship between these two 19th-century titans. Wagner openly admired Berlioz and made frequent references to him in his writings. Berlioz, however, was much more reticent about Wagner. They attended each other’s performances, exchanged letters, and met on more than one occasion, but that doesn’t… Continue reading Wagner and Berlioz with Erica Miner

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The TRANSformation of Mime a Zoom talk with Holden Madagame
Saturday, June-06-2026 - 01:00 PM

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

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Strauss and Wagner with Professor John Muller – a Zoom Meeting
Saturday, June-13-2026 - 01:00 PM

Timed to coincide with San Francisco Opera’s production of Elektra, this talk will examine the influence of Wagner on Richard Strauss and his music. Frequently seen as the successor to Wagner, the two Richards were very different men. Join us for John Muller’s examination of this relationship. John J.H. Muller has been a faculty member… Continue reading Strauss and Wagner with Professor John Muller – a Zoom Meeting

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Das Kaliforniagold: California Wagnerisms 1848-2026 with David Kanaga
Saturday, July-11-2026 - 01:00 PM

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

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