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Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung) is a cycle of four epic operas by German composer Richard Wagner.
Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold) is the first drama in the cycle and tells the story of the theft of the Rhine Gold by the dwarf Alberich, and the consequences of this act for the gods and the world. The drama is full of magical and mythical creatures, such as giants, dragons, and gods, and deals with themes of love, power, and redemption. It is an epic tale that is sure to delight and entertain audiences with its grand music and dramatic storytelling.
The Characters of Das Rheingold
Wotan: King of the gods and the main protagonist of the cycle
Fricka: Wotan’s wife and goddess of marriage
Freia: Fricka’s sister and goddess of youth and beauty
The Rhinemaidens: Woglinde, Wellgunde, and Flosshilde; dwell in the Rhine River
Alberich: Nibelung dwarf
Fasolt and Fafner: Two giants; hired by Wotan to build his castle, Valhalla
Loge: God of fire
Erda: Goddess of the earth
ESTIMATED RUNNING TIMES
7.30pm Start
9.45pm Finish
Running time approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, no interval.
