The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
Jul 26, 2016 · 2h 25m
Director
Frank CastorfOverview
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.
Cast of The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
Iain PatersonWotan
Markus EicheDonner
Tansel AkzeybekFroh
Roberto SaccàLoge
Sarah ConnollyFricka
Caroline WenborneFreia
Nadine WeissmannErda
Albert DohmenAlberich
Andreas ConradMime
Günther GroissböckFasolt
Karl-Heinz LehnerFafner
Alexandra SteinerWoglinde
Stephanie HoutzeelWellgunde
Wiebke LehmkuhlFloßhilde
Marek JanowskiSelf - Conductor
Crew of The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
About The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
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…
When was The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold released?
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was released on July 26, 2016.
How long is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
Who directed The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was directed by Frank Castorf.
Who is in the cast of The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
The cast of The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold includes Iain Paterson (Wotan), Markus Eiche (Donner), Tansel Akzeybek (Froh), Roberto Saccà (Loge) and Sarah Connolly (Fricka).