The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
Der Ring des Nibelungen: Das Rheingold - Bayreuther Festspiele
Synopsis
Frank Castorf revolutionised German-language theatre in the post-Berlin Wall era, bringing to the stage intellectual and political acuteness, brash references and a not infrequent use of crude humour. He brought these qualities to the Bayreuth Festival where his production of the Ring ran from 2013 to 2017. This 2016 recording of Das Rheingold captures Marek Janowski's festival debut as conductor of this unique production, in which Castorf replaces the Rheingold with oil as the central commodity in a pre-capitalist society. The first night of the Ring cycle begins at a gas station off of Route 66, the main road connecting the East and West coasts of the USA, that played an important role in commerce in the 1920s.
Top Cast
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Iain Paterson
Wotan
Markus Eiche
Donner
Tansel Akzeybek
Froh
Roberto Saccà
Loge
Sarah Connolly
Fricka
Caroline Wenborne
Freia
Nadine Weissmann
Erda
Albert Dohmen
Alberich
Andreas Conrad
Mime
Günther Groissböck
Fasolt
Karl-Heinz Lehner
Fafner
Alexandra Steiner
Woglinde
Stephanie Houtzeel
Wellgunde
Wiebke Lehmkuhl
Floßhilde
Marek Janowski
Self - Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Castorf
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Der Ring des Nibelungen: Das Rheingold - Bayreuther Festspiele
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Bayreuther Festspiele, Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Castorf
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Castorf
Director
Aleksandar Denić
Production Design
Richard Wagner
Writer
Adriana Braga Peretzki
Costume Design
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
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What is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold about?
Frank Castorf revolutionised German-language theatre in the post-Berlin Wall era, bringing to the stage intellectual and political acuteness, brash references and a not infrequent use of crude humour. He brought these qualities to the Bayreuth Festival where his production of the Ring ran from 2013 to 2017. This 2016 recording of Das Rheingold captures Marek Janowski's festival debut as conductor of this unique production, in which Castorf replaces the Rheingold with oil as the central commodity in a pre-capitalist society. The first night of the Ring cycle begins at a gas station off of Route 66, the main road connecting the East and West coasts of the USA, that played an important role in commerce in the 1920s.
Who directed The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was directed by Frank Castorf.
Who stars in The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The principal cast of The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold includes Iain Paterson, Markus Eiche, Tansel Akzeybek, Roberto Saccà, Sarah Connolly.
When was The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold released and how long is it?
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was composed by Richard Wagner.