Das Rheingold
Synopsis
From the gorgeous scene deep in the river Rhine that opens the opera, up to the magic Rainbow Bridge that appears at the end, leading to a glistening Valhalla, Otto Schenk’s production captures the scenic world of Wagner’s Ring as brilliantly as James Levine and the Met orchestra capture the musical world. The cast is incomporable: an astounding James Morris as the young god Wotan, the great Christa Ludwig as his wife Fricka, incandescent Siegfried Jerusalem as Loge, the wily god of fire, and Ekkehard Wlaschiha as a complex Alberich.
Top Cast
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James Morris
Wotan
Siegfried Jerusalem
Loge
Ekkehard Wlaschiha
Alberich
Christa Ludwig
Fricka
MariAnne Häggander
Freia
Mark Baker
Froh
Alan Held
Donner
Jan-Hendrik Rootering
Fasolt
Matti Salminen
Fafner
Heinz Zednik
Mime
Birgitta Svendén
Erda
Kaaren Erickson
Woglinde
Diane Kesling
Wellgunde
Meredith Parsons
Flosshilde
James Levine
Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Das Rheingold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Otto Schenk
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Writer
Brian Large
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Otto Schenk
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Rheingold
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What is Das Rheingold about?
From the gorgeous scene deep in the river Rhine that opens the opera, up to the magic Rainbow Bridge that appears at the end, leading to a glistening Valhalla, Otto Schenk’s production captures the scenic world of Wagner’s Ring as brilliantly as James Levine and the Met orchestra capture the musical world. The cast is incomporable: an astounding James Morris as the young god Wotan, the great Christa Ludwig as his wife Fricka, incandescent Siegfried Jerusalem as Loge, the wily god of fire, and Ekkehard Wlaschiha as a complex Alberich.
Who directed Das Rheingold?
Das Rheingold was directed by Brian Large, Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Das Rheingold?
The principal cast of Das Rheingold includes James Morris, Siegfried Jerusalem, Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Christa Ludwig, MariAnne Häggander.
When was Das Rheingold released and how long is it?
Das Rheingold was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Rheingold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Rheingold was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Das Rheingold?
Das Rheingold holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).