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
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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
