The London Philharmonic Orchestra presents the opening chapter of the Ring Cycle in all its mythic power, part of their complete performance of Wagner’s epic work.
Deep beneath the River Rhine glints the ancient Rhine gold. Far above, the great gods complete their fortress of Valhalla and prepare to rule over the earth.
But the treasure in the Rhine contains a power stronger than any living being, and all it demands is a willingness to renounce love.
In the opening chapter of his epic Ring Cycle, Richard Wagner doesn’t just tell a story of mythic power; he creates a whole new imaginative world in music.
Vladimir Jurowski’s Wagner interpretations have been described in the press as 'exquisite', and with a world-class cast, this is a major occasion.
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