Gods, goddesses, giants, and dwarves struggle to be lords of the ring, but as Wagner's mammoth music drama unfolds, the ring's curse unleashes its vengeance.
From the opening sounds of the River Rhine's rippling waters through the majestic "Entry of the Gods into Valhalla," you'll be swept away by Wagner's magnificent music. Wagner's Ring creates a vivid world and a musical experience never to be forgotten.
James Conlon conducts an extraordinary cast of internationally acclaimed Wagnerians. As the chief god Wotan, Vitalij Kowaljow, a powerful Ukrainian bass, promises to "dominate every scene he is in" (The New York Times). Making her Company debut as Wotan's insistent wife Fricka will be Michelle DeYoung a "remarkably powerful mezzo" (Opera Today), who has already performed the role at The Metropolitan Opera. Other notable debuts include Arnold Bezuyen as Loge and Gordon Hawkins as Alberich. Making a welcome return from previous seasons will be Jill Grove as the earth goddess Erda, Eric Halfvarson as the giant Fafner, and Graham Clark as Mime, one of his signature roles.
| CONDUCTOR |
James Conlon |
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| DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER |
Achim Freyer |
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| COSTUME DESIGNER |
Achim Freyer and Amanda Freyer |
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| LIGHTING DESIGNER |
Brian Gale and Achim Freyer |
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* LA Opera debut.
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Production
LA Opera, 2008/09
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Cast & Creative
LA Opera, 2008/09
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RUNNING TIME
2 hours and 45 minutes
there is no intermission
PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE
One hour prior to each performance.
James Conlon interviewed by Alan Chapman
Pre-performance lectures are generously sponsored by the Flora L. Thornton Foundation and the Opera League of Los Angeles.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Company Premiere
New Production
UNDERWRITER(S)
LA Opera’s new production of
Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle made possible by
THE ELI AND EDYTHE BROAD FOUNDATION
Generous underwriting for
Das Rheingold from
MARGARET AND DAVID BARRY
DR. ARMIN AND BARBARA SADOFF
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