Apr 27, 2006
In the conclusion of this three-part
series, we look back at the work of American baritone Clarence Whitehill, who excelled in
Wagnerian roles around the world, and first performed at the
Bayreuth Festival in 1904. The program also features the work of
some of the best Wagner conductors on the scene today. We...
Apr 22, 2006
The second part of the show brings
us past the Bayreuth Nazi Era, and all the way up to the 1951
re-opening of the Festival after the war. This podcast features a
recording from the early 1920's where the original Bayreuth
Parsifal bells can be heard
(they were destroyed during World War II), a recording of
the...
Apr 17, 2006
In our premiere Podcast, we will
explore the various ways in which Wagner's last opera, Parsifal, has been performed since it
first saw the light of day at the Bayreuth Festival of 1882. In
this program we will focus on the way that conductors have
approached this musical score. It is our hope that you will enjoy
the...
Apr 11, 2006
After almost two years online, Wagneroperas.com is adding a new dimension to the website: podcasting! In a few short days this site's first podcast will hit the air. We are very excited to be able to bring you a fascinating program about Wagner's last opera Parsifal and the way that conductors have approached the work...