Wotan, king of the gods, strives to undo the curse placed on the ring by the dwarf Alberich, by fathering a mortal hero to reclaim it. Show more
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The daring hero Siegfried, the grandson of Wotan, forges a sword from the shards of the weapon that belonged to his father, kills the dragon, Fafner, and claims the magic ring. Show more
Wagner's Ring Cycle
Episode 1: Part 1 - Das Rheingold
2 hours, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Das Rheingold establishes Wagner's cycle, beginning with music that evokes the very dawn of time. The dwarf Alberich steals a priceless treasure and uses it to forge a magic ring. Show more
The epic cycle concludes with the end of the old world of the gods, and the dawn of a new era. Siegfried leaves Brünnhilde to journey down the Rhine, seeking new adventures. Show more
Front Row
Remembering Prince, Opera North's Ring Cycle, novelist Georgina Harding
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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John Wilson assesses the legacy of the singer and songwriter Prince with Mica Paris, his biographer Matt Thorne and music journalist Kevin Le Gendre. Show more
The Rev Richard Coles introduces a performance of Brahms's tender and consoling A German Requiem, inspired by the death of the composer's mother. Richard Farnes conducts. Show more