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Soprano Sundays
La Voix Humaine
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
A searing psychological film of Poulenc’s one-act opera, based on the iconic play by Cocteau. Starring Danielle de Niese, directed by James Kent with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Show more
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
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
Lauren Laverne hosts this landmark event to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, as a representation of 17th-century London is set ablaze. Show more