Das Rheingold: Los Angeles Opera Presents Wagner's Epic
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- Full Price:
- $160.00 - $215.00
- Our Price:
- $80.00 - $108.00*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Das Rheingold was Wednesday March 11, 2009 / 7:30pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Almost 3 hours with no intermission so be sure you'll be comfortable.
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Alan on Where to Park
$8 at the Music Center
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Mark W. on What to Wear
Amazingly long lines at ladies room before performance. Plan accordingly.
39 Goldstar Member Reviews
Ellen M.
This was a fantastic evening of opera. As it was the first chapter in a four chapter story, the pacing felt a bit slow. I don't think this had to do with the production but the story itself. The production design was great, even though it got a bit clunky and mechanical at times. Not very smooth, but very innovative and visually arresting. The singers were wonderful as was the orchestra. Albreich was wearing a giant head as part of his costume, which looked great, but didn't help his stage presence. Most of the time when he sang, he would stand perfectly still. Since we couldn't see his face, there seemed to be a disembodied voice every time he sang. Overall, a great show and worth the money. We got great seats in the orchestra.Written on Mar 09 2009
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David L.
As the E-Flat opened to the dark house, I was captured immediately. The LA Times said the orchestra was hindered by being so far under the stage, but what we got was the Bayreuth effect....a hidden orchestra that never overpowers the singers and a partner in the entire unit of the opera.Written on Mar 06 2009
The singing was excellent.
The staging was quite interesting. It did not always work, but when it did it was spectacular.
Special hats off to Wotan, Loge and Mime........
What sets The Ring apart form other operas is the ability to stage it like this............and it still works.
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I was blown away by the staging and singing. A special night at the opera!Written on Mar 06 2009
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Neal Leviton
Fantastic seats in the third row from the stage. The voices were outstanding, and the LA Opera orchestra was superb.Written on Mar 06 2009
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More Information About Das Rheingold
Website
http://www.laopera.com/production/0809/rheingold/index.aspx
Quotes & Highlights
- One hour prior to each performance in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall, Maestro James Conlon will be interviewed by Alan Chapman.
Description
<p>Gods, goddesses, giants, and dwarves struggle to be lords of the ring, but as Wagner's mammoth music drama unfolds, the ring's curse unleashes its vengeance.</p>
<p>From the opening sounds of the River Rhine's rippling waters through the majestic "Entry of the Gods into Valhalla," you'll be swept away by Wagner's magnificent music. Wagner's Ring creates a vivid world and a musical experience never to be forgotten.</p>
<p>James Conlon conducts an extraordinary cast of internationally acclaimed Wagnerians. As the chief god Wotan, Vitalij Kowaljow, a powerful Ukrainian bass, promises to "dominate every scene he is in" (The New York Times). Making her Company debut as Wotan's insistent wife Fricka will be Michelle DeYoung a "remarkably powerful mezzo" (Opera Today), who has already performed the role at The Metropolitan Opera. Other notable debuts include Arnold Bezuyen as Loge and Gordon Hawkins as Alberich. Making a welcome return from previous seasons will be Jill Grove as the earth goddess Erda, Eric Halfvarson as the giant Fafner, and Graham Clark as Mime, one of his signature roles.</p>
<p>In German with English supertitiles.
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