Goldstar Exclusive: LA Opera Performs Wagner's Ring Cycle at the Dorothy Chandler
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The last date listed for LA Opera: Wagner's Ring Cycle was Saturday June 26, 2010 / 5:00pm (Gotterdammerung).
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Dress up, folks, it's *opera* (though 'dress up' not required)
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Astro-Boy on What to Wear
Dressing up is always fun, but it's a long concert so be comfortable.
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Russell on Other
Be sure to arrive one hour early to hear the Conlon lecture. He is one of the best at this.
55 Goldstar Member Reviews
David L.
It was fun to see this last chapter of Wagner's Ring." Thanks Goldstar for the opportunity.Written on Jun 17 2010
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The singing was mostly quite good except for the shocking, horrible Siegfried (John Treleavan). Linda Watson was a very good Brunhilde. No laser beam top but a rich enough voice and an amazing, thoughtful artist who created a living, breathing character in the midst of a crappy production. About the production, the other reviewer said it well. There just isn't any heart or soul. And it wasn't avant garde! This is old fashioned avant garde. Heck, mini-skirts were avant garde 50 years ago - but not anymore. Having a bunch of heavily made-up, heavily costumed singers lumber about the stage is not daring, just dull. Freyer has a (twisted) visual style but I didn't get a sense of a full conception or understanding of the Ring and I HAVE NO IDEA how that ramshackle, shabby thing could cost $32 million. Methinks the money went to buy vacation homes in the Antilles.Written on Jun 17 2010
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The seats are really good! That was the best part, unfortunately. A few of the singers were good, the orchestra was also good but not outstanding, and the direction/art design was bizarre, distracting and unworthy of the fine music.Written on Jun 28 2010
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It was AMAZING! Both Sigfried and Gotterdammerung were great! I wish I could see the other two!Written on Jun 19 2010
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Quotes & Highlights
- "...one of the most glorious and moving instances of stagecraft I have ever witnessed." --Los Angeles Times
- The London Financial Times proclaimed this production "historic" and warns "miss it at your own peril."
- “...dazzling, whimsical and affecting imagery." --The New York Times
Description
Das Rheingold
Greed, power struggles, the rule of law, doomed love, and the adventures of opera’s favorite dysfunctional family make the story of Wagner’s Ring as contemporary today as the day it was written. From the opening sounds of the River Rhine’s rippling waters and frolicking Rheinmaidens through the majestic “Entry of the Gods into Valhalla” across an iridescent rainbow bridge, you’ll be swept away by Wagner’s magnificent music.
Die Walküre
This compelling love story between the doomed hero Siegmund and his soul mate Sieglinde features some of Wagner’s most memorable music. Highlights include Siegmund’s heroic “Spring Song” (“Wintersturme”), the love duet (“Du bist der Lenz”), the rousing “Ride of the Valkyries,” Wotan’s heart-breaking “Farewell” to his beloved daughter Brunnhilde (“Leb wohl”), and the “Magic Fire Music” finale.
Siegfried
The most magical installment of the Ring features the young Siegfried slaying a dragon with a supernatural sword, claiming the ring, and discovering love with the valiant warrior maiden, Brunnhilde.
Götterdämmerung
The Ring’s final chapter celebrates the human spirit with unforgettable music that soars to the heights of human heroism. Wagner takes you on an incredible journey, from the opening Prologue drenched in doom to Siegfried’s Funderal March to the moving and dramatic climax of the Immolation Scene as Valhalla goes up in flames.