Das Rheingold
“Zürich Opera House”
Synopsis
Der Ring des Nibelungen in a production of the Zürich opera house, recorded 2024. "Dramatic music-making at its finest". In the hands of General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and Stage Director Andreas Homoki, Wagner's myth is represented as "a dysfunctional family of gods" (The Independent) in a polished yet unpretentious production that underscores the humanity of the characters, who are performed by the same exceptional cast of singers across all four operas.
Top Cast
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Tomasz Konieczny
Wotan
Christopher Purves
Alberich
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke
Mime
Matthias Klink
Loge
David Soar
Fasolt
Brent Michael Smith
Fafner
Claudia Mahnke
Fricka
Niamh O'Sullivan
Wellegunde
Kiandra Howarth
Freya
Uliana Alexyuk
Woglinde
Siena Light Miller
Flosshilde
Anna Danik
Erda
Xiaomeng Zhang
Donner
Omer Kobiljak
Froh
Gianandrea Noseda
Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Homoki
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Das Rheingold
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Opernhaus Zürich
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andreas Homoki
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Writer
Andreas Homoki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Rheingold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Rheingold about?
Der Ring des Nibelungen in a production of the Zürich opera house, recorded 2024. "Dramatic music-making at its finest". In the hands of General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and Stage Director Andreas Homoki, Wagner's myth is represented as "a dysfunctional family of gods" (The Independent) in a polished yet unpretentious production that underscores the humanity of the characters, who are performed by the same exceptional cast of singers across all four operas.
Who directed Das Rheingold?
Das Rheingold was directed by Andreas Homoki.
Who stars in Das Rheingold?
The principal cast of Das Rheingold includes Tomasz Konieczny, Christopher Purves, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Matthias Klink, David Soar.
When was Das Rheingold released and how long is it?
Das Rheingold was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.