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Das Rheingold: The Theft of Light Presentation

At our next meeting at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 26,WSC President Jim Slouffman will present Das Rheingold: The Theft of Light in preparation for the Met Live in HD performance on October 9th. The meeting  will be held at the German Heritage Museum, 4764 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Parade

As a proud German American Citizens League member society, the Wagner Society of Cincinnati participates in local cultural events. Here we are in yesterday’s Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parade.

Munich Sister City Keg Tapping, Hofbräuhaus Newport

Wagner Society of Cincinnati members joined the September 16th Munich Sister City Association celebrations at the Hofbräuhaus Newport. WSC members, as well as members of other German American Citizen League (GACL) societies, joined for a parade inside the Hofbräuhaus and enjoyed dinner while listening to the band from Bavaria, Musikkapelle Ebenhofen.

Our Banner Debuts

Members debuted the Wagner Society of Cincinnati banner at Germania Society’s Oktoberfest parade yesterday. We think the Master would have been proud.

Founding of the Wagner Society of Cincinnati

Jim Slouffman presented Wagner and His Music: Die Meistersinger Revealed at the German Heritage Pioneer Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. The result: The founding of The Wagner Society of Cincinnati. Interested opera goers signed up at our display at Cincinnati Opera’s performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, June 23 & 26, 2010, Music Hall.

In honor of our founding, enjoy the Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.

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