It is well-known that Wagner found in the cathedral of Siena the prototype for the Grail temple in 'Parsifal', but did you know that "one of the most authoritative musicians of our time on the subject of Wagner" * is offering to singers, conductors and producers, at his Tuscan home among the olive trees and cypresses, expert guidance in Wagner interpretation?

David Shaw has actively been involved in productions of all of Wagner's music-dramas many times over, at the Bayreuth Festival, London's Covent Garden, and other European opera houses. He was responsible for the musical preparation of the first ever Wagner production at Reykjavik, home of the Edda (1993). Many singers and not a few conductors and producers, e.g. Sir George Solti * James Levine * Wolfgang Wagner * Götz Friedrich *, have expressed in writing their pleasure at the quality of his work. No one who has come to his home (with a view of the Mediterranean from the balcony) has failed to remark what a beautiful location! He will find you accommodation and will help you with transport, etc; you can discuss by E-mail or telephone concerning your personal needs. You will have every personal consideration. Above all, there is time and tranquillity.

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