Description of The Wagner Society of Northern California
The Wagner Society of Northern California is part of a tradition dating back to 1871, when Richard Wagner inspired the founding of the Wagner Vereine in the hope that they would finance the first Bayreuth festival performance of The Ring. The drawing room at Wahnfried was painted with the coats-of-arms of all the German cities with Wagner Societies. Today, the Society is one of many around the world which provide an opportunity for lovers of Wagner's music,from the beginner to the sophisticate,to come together to share experiences, to learn, and to help promote appreciation and performance of the works of Richard Wagner. The Society is characterized by the warmth and camaraderie which prevail among those sharing a deep common interest. The Society sponsors a variety of public programs and social events, publishes a quarterly journal, supports young Wagner artists through a grant program, sometimes provides tickets to Bayreuth, and maintains rewarding relationships with a distinguished group of Honorary Members.