
Royal Opera House 2023/24: Das Rheingold
Drama · Music
Overview
When a precious hoard of gold is stolen from the river Rhine, it unleashes a chain of destructive events, pitting gods and mortals against one another for generations. Wagner’s Ring cycle boasts some of the greatest music ever written for the opera stage. Join us as we embark on a spectacular journey into the world of myth, dream and memory, with the figure of Erda – Mother Earth herself – at its centre.
Top Cast


Antonio Pappano
Antonio Pappano
Conductor
Antonio Pappano
Conductor


Christopher Maltman
Christopher Maltman
Wotan
Christopher Maltman
Wotan


Christopher Purves
Christopher Purves
Alberich
Christopher Purves
Alberich
Sean Panikkar
Sean Panikkar
Loge
Sean Panikkar
Loge


Marina Prudenskaya
Marina Prudenskaya
Fricka
Marina Prudenskaya
Fricka
Kiandra Howarth
Kiandra Howarth
Freia
Kiandra Howarth
Freia
Wiebke Lehmkuhl
Wiebke Lehmkuhl
Erda (voice)
Wiebke Lehmkuhl
Erda (voice)
Kostas Smoriginas
Kostas Smoriginas
Donner
Kostas Smoriginas
Donner


Rodrick Dixon
Rodrick Dixon
Froh
Rodrick Dixon
Froh


Brenton Ryan
Brenton Ryan
Mime
Brenton Ryan
Mime
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