Washington National Opera: Das Rheingold
- Mar 25 - Apr 14, 2006
- Opera House
- $45.00 - $290.00
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About the Program
Washington National Opera presents: Das Rheingoldby Richard Wagner
In German with English supertitles.
NOTE: Supertitles not visible from Rear Orchestra.
Washingtonians have eagerly awaited Washington National Opera's first Ring cycle, Richard Wagner's extraordinary four-opera saga of gods, giants, men, and the dwarves of the underworld. This season, WNO produces the first opera of the series, Das Rheingold, an epic tale of intrigue focused on a mystical golden ring that gives the wearer universal power--at the cost of forever renouncing love. This important project is conceived and directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Music Director Heinz Fricke. The exciting cast features Robert Hale as Wotan, Robin Leggate as Loge, Gordon Hawkins as Alberich, and Elizabeth Bishop as Fricka.
NOTE: Performance running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
There is no intermission.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
Reviews and Articles
Review - "National Opera Molds Wagner's 'Ring' to Fit American Myths"
The New York Times - New York City, NY (Mar. 28, 2006) "There are many fresh and impressive elements to the company's colorful, abstract and well cast "Rheingold." But its success is only partly attributable to overtly American imagery." Read More...
The New York Times - New York City, NY (Mar. 28, 2006) "There are many fresh and impressive elements to the company's colorful, abstract and well cast "Rheingold." But its success is only partly attributable to overtly American imagery." Read More...
Related – "Opera Sets 'Sophie's Choice' for '06
The Washington Post– Washington, DC (Dec.6, 2005)
The Washington Post– Washington, DC (Dec.6, 2005)
"Washington National Opera will present the North American premiere of Nicholas Maw's "Sophie's Choice," based on the best-selling novel by William Styron, as part of the company's 2006-07 season, it was announced yesterday."
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Related Article – "Washington Opera To Give Wagner's 'Ring' a New, American Setting"
The Washington, Post Washington, DC ( Jan. 3, 2006) "One test of a masterpiece is its ability to withstand many different interpretations. Who would have imagined that the maverick director Peter Sellars could have set Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" in a lavish apartment in Trump Tower and still have the opera seem absolutely true to its 18th-century origins? Director Jonathan Miller placed the action of Verdi's "Rigoletto" in New York's Little Italy, and Frank Corsaro had the same composer's Violetta ("La Traviata") expire in an AIDS ward." Read More...
The Washington, Post Washington, DC ( Jan. 3, 2006) "One test of a masterpiece is its ability to withstand many different interpretations. Who would have imagined that the maverick director Peter Sellars could have set Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" in a lavish apartment in Trump Tower and still have the opera seem absolutely true to its 18th-century origins? Director Jonathan Miller placed the action of Verdi's "Rigoletto" in New York's Little Italy, and Frank Corsaro had the same composer's Violetta ("La Traviata") expire in an AIDS ward." Read More...
Related Article: "A Show That Comes With Strings Attached"
The Washington Post - Washington, DC (February 2, 2007) "David Hearn's next client is the Washington National Opera as they debut their upcoming production of 'Die Walküre' this spring." Read More...
The Washington Post - Washington, DC (February 2, 2007) "David Hearn's next client is the Washington National Opera as they debut their upcoming production of 'Die Walküre' this spring." Read More...
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