Screening of Wagner's Götterdämmerung by the Royal Opera House, directed by Barrie Kosky and conducted by Antonio Pappano.
The Royal Opera House brings Götterdämmerung to the Stephen Joseph Theatre on Wednesday 3 February, a cinema screening of the final instalment of Wagner's epic opera saga. It's the conclusion of the cycle, and the full force of the company is behind it: the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus both take part, with Conductor Laureate Antonio Pappano leading the music.
Barrie Kosky directs this production, and he's moved the apocalyptic drama into a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. The story picks up with Siegfried, who's tricked into betraying Brünnhilde, and then Brünnhilde herself, who returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens before ordering Valhalla to be swallowed in flames. Two of the cycle's most famous moments are in here: Siegfried's Funeral March and Brünnhilde's Immolation Scene.
The cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares. It's a massive production, and seeing it on screen at the SJT means you get the full scale of the Royal Opera House without having to make the trip to London.
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The screening starts at 4:45pm at the Stephen Joseph Theatre on Westborough, YO11 1JW, and tickets start from £18.
