In view of the layers of meaning evoked by the text and the intoxicating power of the music, not to mention the controversial theories and determined personality of the man himself, the literature on Wagner is amongst the largest of that ever compiled on any individual, living or historical.

Wagner societies worldwide are passionately committed to keeping the flame burning and welcome newcomers and fellow-enthusiasts to join them and discover more about the man, the myths and the music.

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WAGNER SOCIETIES
As an official Wagner Society, we are a member of the Richard Wagner Verband International. The International Association of the Wagner Societies unites 139 regional Wagner Societies around the world, with a total membership of over 22,800 people! To see further details on the Verband, please see here.

YOUNG ARTISTS’ PROGRAMME
For many years the Wagner Society has been supporting young artists through bursaries and awards for lessons and coaching. It has also funded a number of staged and concert performances to give young artists the opportunity of appearing before the public.

SIR REGINALD GOODALL MEMORIAL AWARD
The Sir Reginald Goodall Memorial Award is presented to individuals or theatre groups considered by the Society’s committee to have been of outstanding service to Wagner and his music. Recent recipients of the award include Dame Gwyneth Jones, Dame Anne Evans, Keith Warner, Sir John Tomlinson, Bernard Haitink CH KBE, Graham Clark, Wolfgang Wagner, Plácido Domingo, Sir Antonio Pappano, David Syrus, Anthony Negus and Catherine Foster