Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

Sung in German with English subtitles.

Cast

Wotan: Christopher Maltman

Brünnhilde: Elisabet Strid

Sieglinde: Lise Davidsen

Siegmund: Stanislas de Barbeyrac

Hunding: Soloman Howard

Creatives

Director: Barrie Kosky

Conductor: Antonio Pappano

Music: Richard Wagner

Image credit: Sebastian Nevols