Opera on 3 - Wagner's Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold
In Das Rheingold, the first opera in Wagner’s epic Ring cycle, Wagner lays out the theme of love versus power, which resounds throughout the series.
It's a world of mythical giants and castles, magic potions and scheming dwarves, and the central toxic influence of the all-powerful ring, guarded by the Rhinemaidens.
The Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House are joined by a stellar cast led by John Lundgren as Wotan. Sir Antonio Pappano conducts.
Wotan.....John Lundgren, baritone
Alberich.....Johannes-Martin Kranzle, baritone
Loge.....Alan Oke, tenor
Erda.....Wiebke Lehmkuhl, contralto
Fricka.....Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
Freia.....Lise Davidsen, soprano
Donner.....Markus Eiche, baritone
Froh.....Andrew Staples, tenor
Mime.....Gerhard Siegel, tenor
Fasolt.....Gunther Groissbock, bass
Fafner.....Brindley Sherratt, bass
Woglinde.....Lauren Fagan, soprano
Flosshilde.....Christina Bock, mezzo-soprano
Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus
Conducted by Antonio Pappano
- Producer: Rebecca Bean
Publicity contact: SRB