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This research guide is designed to complement the January 21, 2010 Alumni Association event: Wagner's Ring Cycle: 101

Ring Festival LA

Gotterdammerung

In conjunction with the June 2010 performance of Wagner's Ring, the Los Angeles region will celebrate the production through a series of events, from lectures to exhibits to food festivals. Click here to learn more!

Research Guide for Wagner's Ring Cycle

This research guide is designed to support the Thursday, January 21, 2010, Alumni Association event, Wagner's Ring Cycle: 101.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 : 6:00pm to 9:00pm

University Park Campus
Andrus Gerontology Center
Leonard Davis Auditorium

General admission (includes hosted soft bar and appetizers), $15. USC student admission (students may purchase one ticket each and must present a current student I.D. at check-in), $5.

 

 

James R. Kincaid, Aerol Arnold Professor of English, USC College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

Kenneth Cazan, Resident Stage Director, USC Thornton Opera and Associate Professor of Vocal Arts and Opera, USC Thornton School of Music

Two of USC's most distinguished faculty members delve into the significance of Wagner's Ring Cycle in the 20th-century history, philosophy, culture and even movies. As the LA Opera prepares to mount the first-ever production of the Ring Cycle in Los Angeles, hear why this production is attracting attention world-wide and controversy locally.

In their discussion Professor Kincaid will give highlights from his Masters of Liberal Studies course and Professor Cazan will share insights as a leading opera stage director. From the power of the unconscious, to the rise of anarchism, to the cult of the hero - join in the discussion and learn why LA's upcoming Ring Cycle production matters. This event will also include a pre-reception.

Click here to register for this event.