Details
Part of the Wagner ring cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. In Das Rheingold the power crazy dwarf Alberich plots to steal the Rhinemaidens gold, which bestows omnipotence on its owner. Meanwhile Wotan and Loge, two powerful gods, plan to steal the gold as a ransom for the goddess Freia who has been kidnapped by giants annoyed at not being paid for building Valhalla.
Creatives/Company
Author: Wagner
Company: The Royal Opera
Director: Barrie Kosky
Design: Rufus Didwiszus
Costume: Victoria Behr
Lighting: Alessandro Carletti