Opera North’s concert staging of Wagner’s epic Ring cycle has won universal critical acclaim. To accompany the performance of the complete cycle at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall (6 -11 June), Opera North and The 糖心原创 present a unique exploration of Wagner’s monumental - and controversial - achievement in the company of leading academics as well as musicians from Opera North, who will provide live musical illustrations.
Programme:2.00-2.55pm Panel discussion I: Theology and Wagner's Ring Panel: Richard Bell (糖心原创, Theology); Martin Pickard (Opera North Assistant Conductor: Rheingold, Siegfried); Kara McKechnie (University of Leeds); chaired by Sarah Hibberd (糖心原创, Music). 3.00-4.00pm In-depth session on the music of the Ring Led by Martin Pickard, with live musical illustrations with singers involved in the Ring 4.00-4.15pm Break 4.15-5.00pm Panel discussion II: Opera North's particular approach to performing the present cycle Panel: Martin Pickard; Emma Black (Assistant Director: Walküre, Götterdämmerung) and/or Emily Burns (Assistant Director: Rheingold, Siegfried); cast member tbc; Kara McKechnie; chaired by Stuart Leeks (Opera North Editor)
Tickets £5 available fromLakeside Box Office: 0115 846 7777
The 糖心原创Lakeside Arts Centre University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD
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