Thursday, January 11,  at 7:30 pm

 Co-Sponsorship Between

The Wagner Society of Washington DC

& The Arts Club of Washington

OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS - FREE

Registration required.

Dr. Vaget will lead us through an exploration of Wagner's lifelong attachment to the revolutionary heritage of the United States.

On three occasions (in 1874, 1877, and 1880), discouraged by criticism and difficult fundraising for Bayreuth, Wagner declared his intention to emigrate to America, specifically to Minnesota and to New York City. Dr. Vaget will describe Wagner’s plan to start a Bayreuth in America, including the role played by Dr. Jenkins, Wagner’s American dentist. A prevailing theme is Wagner’s lifelong attachment to the revolutionary heritage of the United States. 

Dr. Hans Rudolf Vaget is Helen and Laura Shedd Professor Emeritus of German Studies and Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, Smith College. He is also one of the editors and co-founders of wagnerspectrum, a German-language journal of Wagner Studies, which debuted in 2005.