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Insights on Wahnfried
Insights on Wahnfried: The Birth of the Wagner Cult
An Insight Evening of words and music unpacking Wahnfried: The Birth of the Wagner Cult, with production director and festival Artistic Director Polly Graham, and conductor Justin Brown (Die tote Stadt 2022) who commissioned and gave the world premiere of the opera. The opera's composer Avner Dorman will be joining the discussion remotely via video.
This major new opera by the Israeli-born composer, with a libretto by acclaimed German playwrights Lutz Hübner and Sarah Nemitz, will receive its UK premiere at Longborough in 2025.
Soprano Susan Bullock CBE, who will play Cosima Wagner in the production, joins us with musical extracts.
Arrivals from 7pm. The event will begin promptly at 7.30pm, and will be followed by drinks and canapés.
location
This event takes place at 22 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NR.
The performance takes places upstairs. If you have any accessibility issues do let us know.
Booking information
Booking is open to Longborough members at Patron level and above. Please login to access booking or call Box Office on 01451 830292.
Praise for Wahnfried:
“A timely antidote to immersion in the Wagner ethos and warning of the ever-present threats of populism, hatred and intolerance.” Bachtrack
“Justin Brown conducted Wahnfried as a masterpiece with dedication, burning intensity, and perfection in sound” Opernwelt
“Dorman’s music develops an irresistible pull. The highly engaged Justin Brown with his brilliantly performing Badische Staatskapelle ensured the perfect realization of the virtuosic score.” German Press Agency
"wide-ranging, appealing, breathtakingly virtuosic, sophisticated enough to appeal to an audience of classical aficionados, and approachable enough to appeal to people who have never been to an orchestra concert.” - Washington Post on Avner Dorman
