The Richard Wagner Society Inc. - Victoria

02/02/2025

ENTRIES NOW OPEN 2025 Adelaide Eisteddfod Vocal Division

This year’s Vocal Division will be held from 28 May – 8 June at the Clayton Wesley Uniting Church.

Entries are now open and will close 11:59pm Friday 11 April 2025. Entries via https://stardom.com.au/

The major award in 2025 is The Friends of State Opera South Australia Dawn Wallace Award with a first prize of $3,000. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 23-35 are invited to enter the heats, with up to six finalists to be selected for our Finals Concert on Sunday 8 June.

My daughter and I and a few friends are off down to Devonport for their comp next week. We are really looking forward to it – we would never have even known it existed if we didn’t both use your application…

13/01/2025

Symposium: Exploring Wagner and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Come along for a captivating symposium that delves into the life, legacy, and artistic vision of Richard Wagner and his opera. Through a series of engaging talks, we will explore themes of tradition, innovation, national identity, and the enduring impact of Wagner’s works on modern culture.

This event is to celebrate the upcoming performances of Melbourne Opera's Meistersinger. Speakers are Peter Tregear, Esteban Insausti, Rachel Orzech, Suzanne Chaundy, Livia Brash and Anthony Negus. Agenda will be published here once topic titles are confirmed.

Date: Saturday 15 February 2025
Venue: The Performance Space, Library @ The Dock - 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands, VIC, 3008
Time: 10:00am to approximately 3:30pm including refreshments
Cost: Wagner Society Members $75, Guests $80, Students $50

Bookings for this event are to be made on the Trybooking site:

Join us for a captivating symposium that delves into the life, legacy, and artistic vision of Richard Wagner, with a special focus on his seminal...

17/12/2024

Looking for someone to host bass-baritone Eugene Raggio who is understudying Warwick Fyfe in the role of Hans Sachs on Melbourne Opera’s Meistersinger. Ideally somewhere within easy reach of the city. Potentially from mid January to when the season ends at the end of February. If you would enjoy welcoming a delightful singer into your home (I assure you, he’s house trained), please contact Eugene on [email protected]

07/10/2024

Melbourne Opera is seeking EOI’s to expand our chorus for the upcoming production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg & further productions in 2025. Music Rehearsals for ‘Meistersinger’ commence in November after the Melbourne Cup this year ( 2 weeknights & Sunday afternoons). There is a break for the festive season from December 20th & further chorus rehearsals from January 12th into February with the season completed by February 23rd. The production will be sung in German. No need to speak German - language assistance is provided. If you are interested in joining this wonderful community please send your Expression of Interest, with details of your voice type & singing experience to [email protected]. (Photo from Met production!!)

06/10/2024

The 2024 Richard Wagner Society Inc AGM will be held on Monday 18 November 2024.
Time: 7pm
Location: Flockart Hall, MLC
Info:

The Richard Wagner Society Inc (VIC) will hold its annual AGM once again at Flockart Hall, MLC. Attendances or apologies can be provided online here . Please respond by Friday 8 November 2024.