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In our 'Member Remember' series, we have included here a re-production
of the second newsletter of the Society. This was re-published in
the Society newsletter, issue No. 65 (December, 1996) following an article
by Betty Maloney on the establishment of the society which is also available
on this website.
Newsletter No. 2, April 1981
The first public function of the Wagner Society - the
film evening on March 9th - was an unqualified success, with a capacity
crowd filling the A.M.P. Theatrette to watch the documentaries covering
the Bayreuth and "Ring" centenary. Unfortunately, a few people
could not be accommodated in the full house, or could not attend that
night, and the Secretary would like to hear from those so inconvenienced.
Of those who did attend, many became member of the Society and most made
a welcome donation towards the cost of the evening. The Committee extends
a hearty welcome to the new members and thanks all members for their patience
in waiting for their membership card - here it is!
The first Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday,
May 22nd, at 7.30 p.m. at the Concordia Club ... This Club, with which
the Wagner Society is not affiliated in any way, has generously made available
at no cost the room for our meeting. Refreshments will be served after
the meeting for the Richard Wagner Birthday Celebration ... Members may
bring friends, but only members may vote at the meeting and be eligible
for election to Committee.
An afternoon of recorded music is being planned for members
and friends on Sunday, 21st June, between 11 am and 5 pm at 141 Dowling
Street, Woolloomooloo (Approach via Cathedral Street). Any member with
a rare or historic recording to be played should contact the Secretary.
Bring a cushion but, please, no food or drink.
On Monday, 6th July, at 6 pm at the W.E.A. Auditorium,
72 Bathurst Street, Sydney, Mr Werner Baer, M.B.E., will address the Wagner
Society with an analysis of the music in the Prelude to Götterdämmerung.
The significant "Leitmotiven" of the Norn and Valkyrie rock
scenes will be illustrated by an introduction to the opera, members are
advised that some prior acquaintance with the Ring cycle will aid comprehension
and enjoyment of Mr. Baer’s talk. For those attending the concert
performance of Götterdämmerung later in the year, this evening should
be considered an important part of their own preparation in understanding
more fully Wagner’s masterpiece.
Detailed information is now being sought on the numbers
wishing to attend Die Walküre in Melbourne in August. Please use the enclosed
form for your replies, even if you have already indicated to us your intention
of attending. Incidentally, the Committee is very proud to announce that,
through the generosity of several members making donations to the Australian
Opera, the Wagner Society will be recognised as the Official Sponsor of
both Die Walküre and Götterdämmerung. Thus the Society is succeeding in
one of its major aims - to aid and promote the presentation of Wagner’s
works in Australia. Naturally, we hope to be able to make this an on-going
trend.
The 1981 Bayreuth Festival takes place between July 25th
and August 28th. Members who are attending should advise the Secretary
of their time and location in Bayreuth so that they can contact fellow
members there. Remember May 22nd - your opportunity to have your say in
the running of the Wagner Society.
Leonard Hansen |
Sue Kelly |
Richard King |
President |
Vice President |
Secretary/Treasurer |
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