Richard Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, in which Power and Love are presented as mutually exclusive ideas, is always a huge challenge for any opera house. Das Rheingold is the opening of this extraordinary production of The Ring from Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, with the orchestra t...

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Other Authors:	Wagner, Richard 1813-1883
Format:	Electronic Video
Language:	Dutch English German
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] NPS [1999] NOS [1999] VPRO [1999]
Subjects:	Operas Opera Opera > Production and direction Operas > Excerpts Wagner, Richard / 1813-1883 / Ring des Nibelungen / Rheingold Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard) Internet videos
Online Access:	BSB01 Volltext
Summary:	Richard Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, in which Power and Love are presented as mutually exclusive ideas, is always a huge challenge for any opera house. Das Rheingold is the opening of this extraordinary production of The Ring from Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, with the orchestra taking its place both in the pit and on the astonishing stage. The fantastic stage direction by Pierre Audi succeeds in forging a profound unity combining the lyrical, mythical and philosophical qualities of Wagner's work. Breathtaking sets by George Tsypin, superb costumes by Oscar-winner Eiko Ishioka and the passionate performances of the soloists and Residentie Orchestra under the inspired guest conductor Hartmut Haenchen all contribute to an intense total experience that will leave a permanent impression. This production of The Ring of the Nibelungen is based on the new collected works of Richard Wagner. In this documentary, we can enjoy numerous interviews with Hartmut Haenchen, Pierre Audi and the principal cast
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (1 video file (50 min.)) sound, color