Wagner: Das Rheingold (2013): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2013, Wagner: Das Rheingold is a musik film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 183 minutes.

What it’s about. In the depths of the Rhine, the three Rhinemaidens guard the Rhinegold, a treasure of immeasurable value. The Nibelung dwarf Alberich is dazzled by the sight of it. The girls explain that whoever wins the gold and forges it into a ring will gain power over the world, but must first renounce love. Frustrated by his unsuccessful attempts to catch one of the girls, Alberich curses love and steals the gold. Wotan, lord of the gods, is reproached by his wife Fricka: he has promised to give Freia, goddess of youth, to the giants Fasolt and Fafner in return for their building a fortress for the gods. When the giants demand their reward, Loge, the god of fire, suggests an alternative payment: the ring Alberich has forged from the Rhinegold, and his other treasures. The giants agree, and Wotan and Loge leave for the Nibelungs’ underground home.

Who’s in it. Wagner: Das Rheingold stars Bryn Terfel as Wotan, Richard Croft as Loge, Stephanie Blythe as Fricka and Franz-Josef Selig as Fasolt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Wagner: Das Rheingold sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagner: Das Rheingold page.

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