Das Rheingold (TV 1990)

Director:

Brian Large

Writer:

Richard Wagner

Stars:

James Morris, Siegfried Jerusalem, Ekkehard Wlaschiha

Cast

Cast overview:
James Morris	...	Wotan
Siegfried Jerusalem	...	Loge
Ekkehard Wlaschiha	...	Alberich
Christa Ludwig	...	Fricka
MariAnne Häggander	...	Freia
Mark Baker	...	Froh
Alan Held	...	Donner
Jan-Hendrik Rootering	...	Fasolt
Matti Salminen	...	Fafner
Heinz Zednik	...	Mime
Birgitta Svendén	...	Erda
Kaaren Erickson	...	Woglinde
Diane Kesling	...	Wellgunde
Meredith Parsons	...	Flosshilde

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

filmed opera | opera | der ring des nibelungen

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

German

Also Known As:

Der Ring des Nibelungen: Vorabend - Das Rheingold

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

163 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A Das Rheingold to remember

Wagner's Ring Cycle is a towering achievement, filled with memorable characters, compelling stories and of course the magnificent music(all four operas of the cycle- this, Die Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdamerung- contain some of the best music Wagner ever wrote in my opinion).

This Das Rheingold is one to remember. The costumes and sets are exquisite and wonderfully grandiose, and Brian Large's stellar video directing still for me remains some of his best ever work to date.

Musically, this Das Rheingold can't be faulted either. The music is magnificent, and performed brilliantly by a clearly committed and passionate orchestra and by a conductor like James Levine who clearly loves his job.

James Morris is a superb Wotan, alongside Henry VIII and Wurm Wotan is one of his best roles, and out of the support cast who all seem comfortable Alberich and Fafner stand out.

Overall, one fine production of a truly great opera. 10/10 Bethany Cox