The “Prologue” of Wagner’s masterpiece The Ring of the Nibelung sets the mighty saga in motion and prepares the audience for what is to come: the conflict between love and power, and, ultimately, redemption through love. Viewers will be be plunged into the depths of the Rhine and hear the seductive siren song of the Rhine maidens; shudder at the curse placed on the possessor of all-power-giving ring of gold; fear for the folly of the gods as they traverse the rainbow bridge to enter their Valhalla palace - not knowing the doom that awaits them.

The concert, which will have English supertitles, will be conducted by Fabio Luisi.