Location | Date and Time |
Schuster Center | April 14, 2023 7:30 pm |
Schuster Center | April 16, 2023 2:30 pm |
In a world of gods, dwarves, and giants, Das Rheingold (The Gold from the Rhine) sets the stage for Wagner’s epic masterwork, The Ring Cycle, a saga of godly battles, family drama, and the power to rule the world.
The story begins when the dwarf Alberich renounces love and steals the magical gold guarded by three Rhine nymphs. From this gold, he has a ring forged, which will give him dominion over the world. Wotan, the ruler of the gods, lusts after the ring and breaks his own laws to obtain it. Alberich puts a curse on the ring, which sets into motion the rest of the saga.
The story is brought to life through the interweaving of distinct musical catchphrases (known as leitmotifs) that represent each character. Experience this groundbreaking “total work of art” which fully integrates music, words, drama, costume, and set design in a sweeping, intense marathon of sight and sound that paved the way for modern-day fantasy tales like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more. Nobody is safe until the gold is returned to the Rhine. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime production with Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic.
Das Rheingold (2 hours)
Music and Libretto Richard Wagner
Performed in German with English supertitles
This performance does not include an intermission.
Warning: The production uses theatrical haze, fog, and strobe lighting effects.
Wotan……………Lester Lynch
Loge……………Christian Sanders
Alberich……………Aubrey Allicock*
Fricka……………Catherine Martin
Erda……………Lauren Decker*
Fasolt……………Adam Cioffari*
Fafner……………Ben Brady*
Donner……………Artega Wright†
Froh……………Carl Rosenthal†
Freia……………Mary-Hollis Hundley
Woglinde……………Kayla Oderah*†
Wellgunde……………Madison Montambault*†
Flosshilde……………Allison Deady*†
* Dayton Opera Debut
† Dayton Opera Artist in Residence
Kathryn Rohe*, costume designer
Daniel Chapman*, projection designer
Pam Knauert Lavarnway, scenic designer
John Rensel, resident lighting designer
Thomas Venditelli, wig/makeup designer
Cass Brake, wig/makeup designer
Laurel McIntyre, production stage manager
Natalie Mathis, assistant stage manager
Kelly Delisle, assistant stage manager
Neal Gittleman, conductor
Kathleen Clawson, stage director and Artistic Director
Dr. Ron Anderson and Robb Sloan-Anderson Chair
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Dayton Opera presents Take Note Talk live from the stage in the Schuster Center, from 6:30-7pm on Friday and 1:30-2pm on Sunday. Learn about the opera before the production begins!