Wagner’s Das Rheingold

July 7, 2018, 12:00 pm

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Lyric’s ambitious new Ring Cycle started with Das Rheingold in 2016, conducted by celebrated music director, Sir Andrew Davis. You’ll meet the Rhinemaidens, guardians of magical gold that can be transformed into a ring that grants its owner unlimited power. When Alberich steals the gold, the struggle among the legendary characters begins, as Wotan, king of the gods, vies with him for supreme power. Immerse yourself in thrilling drama and music of vast proportions during this first of four new productions from world-renowned director David Pountney.

Conductor— Sir Andrew Davis; Director— David Pountney; Wotan — Eric Owens; Alberich — Samuel Youn; Loge— Stefan Margita; Siegmund— Brandon Jovanovich; Faslot — Wilhelm Schwinghammer; Fafner— Tobias Kehrer; Fricka — Tanja Ariane Baumgartner.