wagner's and the one ring

Led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, LA Philharmonic delivers a fiery rendition of Wagner's monumental Das Rheingold. The epic narrative revolves around the pursuit of a powerful ring and the destinies of those who seek to possess it. A sweeping work which surely had some influence on the modern classic Lord of the Rings, Das Rheingold immerses its audience in a labyrinthine realm teeming with warring Gods, monsters and mythology, interwoven into a sumptuous tale accompanied by the grandiose compositions of one of opera's most renowned composers.

What is the story?

Embittered by his failed attempt to seduce the three Rhine Maidens, the sly dwarf Alberich steals the precious river gold, forging a ring of power and enslaving his fellow dwarves in the Underworld.

Meanwhile, Woton, King of the Gods is embroiled in a complicated battle with the giants Fasolt and Fafner who demand a rich payoff for building Valhalla, the magnificent new home of the immortals. When Woton hears of Alberich's ring of power, he seeks to steal it and pay his debt. But at a heavy price, for the ring is fatally cursed and ruins the lives of all those who come into contact with it...