Maine is a small state, yet it can claim connections with several of the great Wagnerian divas of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ms. Schwind will discuss the four most famous prima donnas who had ties to Maine: Annie Louise Cary, Lillian Nordica, Emma Eames, and Olive Fremstad. Each had a wide repertoire, but among them, they performed thirteen different Wagnerian roles. The divas were born in succeeding decades, from the 1840s to the 1870s, so their experiences offer an interesting look at Wagner's operas over time. Each singer was fiercely independent and was driven and dedicated to her art.

In her illustrated presentation, Arlene Schwind will explore their fascinating lives and careers with a focus on their Wagnerian performances-- and what contemporary critics had to say about them.

This is a Zoom event and registration is free. Register HERE!