Continuing the broadcasts of Wagner's Ring cycle from 2018 from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this evening: Siegfried.
As Wagner's epic drama reaches its third part, an embittered dwarf covets a ring guarded by a dragon killed by the heroic Siegfried who encounters a woman (his aunt, Brünnhilde) and for the first time is afraid and then in love.

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a stellar cast led by Stefan Vinke in the title role is conducted by Antonio Pappano in Keith Warner's acclaimed production. Presented by Tom Service.

5.00pm
Antonio Pappano gives a brief illustrated listening guide to Siegfried.
Act 1

6.25pm
Interval
Dread, hydration, sweat, good digestion and an incredible feeling of elation: Stefan Vinke, veteran of over 100 performances of Siegfried, on the challenges and rewards of singing one of the most demanding tenor roles of the repertoire.

6.35pm
Act 2

7.50pm
Interval
ROH Orchestra principal horn Roger Montgomery explains the workings and role of the Wagner tuba in The Ring. And Michael Portillo reflects on The Ring, its place in his life and its depiction of power and love.

8.10pm
Act 3

Siegfried ..... Stefan Vinke (tenor)
Brünnhilde ..... Nina Stemme (soprano)
Mime ..... Gerhard Siegel (tenor)
Wanderer ..... John Lundgren (baritone)
Alberich ..... Johannes Martin Kränzle (baritone)
Fafner ..... Brindley Sherratt (bass)
Erda ..... Wiebke Lehmkuhl (contralto)
Woodbird ..... Heather Engebretson (soprano)
Royal Opera House Orchestra
Antonio Pappano (Conductor) Show less