Program

We are pleased to present the documentary video Global Wagner – From Bayreuth to the World at a meeting room in the Merriam Park Library in Saint Paul on Friday, February 23 at 2:00 pm.

Have you ever wondered why Richard Wagner continues to fascinate audiences worldwide almost 150 years after his death? This film engages some of the people who are most intimately involved in thinking about and producing Wagner’s work today. We will hear perspectives on this experience from Bayreuth Festival Director Katharina Wagner, conductors Christian Thielemann and Valery Gergiev, directors Barrie Kosky and Yuval Sharon, singers like Piotr Beczala and Anja Harteros, and author and music critic Alex Ross. You can watch a preview here.

Schedule

2:00 pm Video Presentation

3:40 pm Light Refreshments and Conversation

4:30 pm End of Event

Registration

This is a free event! Members and Friends of RWSUM may attend at no charge. However, we do ask that you RSVP (register) for the event.

Directions

The Merriam Park Library is located at 1831 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104. The Library building is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Fairview Avenue. The Library may be approached from two directions: (1) From I-94, take the Snelling Ave exit, then turn right onto Marshall Ave and proceed to1831 Marshall Ave. (2) From I-94 take the Cretin Avenue exit, then turn left onto Marshall Ave and proceed to 1831 Marshall Avenue.

There is very limited parking adjacent to the Library. We suggest that this area be reserved for persons with mobility issues. Iglehart Avenue runs parallel to Marshall Avenue one block north of Marshall Avenue. There is plentiful street parking along Iglehart Avenue that is close to the Library.

After you enter the Library, turn to the left and take the elevator to the lower level. After exiting the elevator on the lower level, proceed down the hallway to your left to the meeting room.

COVID-19 Protocol

To protect yourself and others, we encourage you to be vaccinated. You are welcome to wear masks at any time. Please do not attend if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.