After the third time I saw this Rheingold definitely is the weakest part of the ring. On the stage the few ideas are getting more and more confused. The orchestra in opening night was not as its best
Bryn Terfel was a revelation in the role of Wotan and revealed him to be someone who was slowly realizing he was not in control of events and his political strategy may not come to fruition. The whole cast was splendid and Pappano and his orchestra were in top form.Well done.
Terfel/Wotan's and Koch/Alberich's voices were superb.
However, I sold my Ring cycle tickets after having seen this meaningless Rheingold. Why should we continue to put up with arrogant Wagner productions? I enjoyed all my previous five Rings.
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well, since i spent the morning dwelling on last night, might as well share the thoughts ;-) http://operaismagic.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/1st-ring-roh-rheingold.html
After the third time I saw this Rheingold definitely is the weakest part of the ring. On the stage the few ideas are getting more and more confused. The orchestra in opening night was not as its best
Bryn Terfel was a revelation in the role of Wotan and revealed him to be someone who was slowly realizing he was not in control of events and his political strategy may not come to fruition. The whole cast was splendid and Pappano and his orchestra were in top form.Well done.
The FT on the ..gold..
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/20e47d5c-06fa-11e2-92ef-00144feabdc0.html#axzz27ZLt5ypC
Terfel/Wotan's and Koch/Alberich's voices were superb.
However, I sold my Ring cycle tickets after having seen this meaningless Rheingold. Why should we continue to put up with arrogant Wagner productions? I enjoyed all my previous five Rings.