An earth in
ruin. The twilight of the Gods.

Deception
leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying
Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last
returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be
swallowed in flames. For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga,
director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary
world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal
Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including
Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation
Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika
Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera
House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its
shattering end.

Rating: TBC

Running time: 5 Hours 50 minutes (2 Interval)