Das Rheingold
In-Theatre Availability
| Location | Date and Time |
| Schuster Center | April 14, 2023 7:30 pm |
| Schuster Center | April 16, 2023 2:30 pm |
About the Opera
Based on Nordic and Germanic myths, Das Rheingold (The Gold from the Rhine) is the “preliminary evening” to Wagner’s epic masterwork, The Ring Cycle. The story begins when the dwarf Alberich renounces love and steals the magical gold guarded by three Rhine nymphs. From this gold he has a ring forged which will give him dominion over the world. Wotan, the ruler of the gods, lusts after the ring and breaks his own laws to obtain it. Alberich puts a curse on the ring which sets into motion the rest of the saga. This groundbreaking “total work of art” fully integrates music, poetry, drama, costume, and set design in a sweeping, intense marathon of sight and sound. This will be the first production of Das Rheingold in the history of Dayton Opera.
Program
Das Rheingold (2 hours)
Music and Libretto Richard Wagner
Performed in German with English supertitles
This performance does not include an intermission.
Cast
Wotan……………Lester Lynch
Loge……………Christian Sanders
Alberich……………Aubrey Allicock*
Fricka……………Catherine Martin
Erda……………Lauren Decker*
Fasolt……………Adam Cioffari*
Fafner……………Ben Brady*
Donner……………Artega Wright†
Froh……………Carl Rosenthal†
Freia……………Teresa Perotta*
Woglinde……………Kayla Oderah*†
Welgunde……………Madison Montambault*†
Flosshilde……………Allison Deady*†
* Dayton Opera Debut
† Dayton Opera Artist in Residence
Production Team
Kathryn Rohe*, costume designer
Daniel Chapman*, projection designer
Pam Knauert Lavarnway, scenic designer
John Rensel, resident lighting designer
Thomas Venditelli, wig/makeup designer
Cass Brake, wig/makeup designer
Laurel McIntyre, production stage manager
Natalie Mathis, assistant stage manager
Kelly Delisle, assistant stage manager
Artistic Team
Neal Gittleman, conductor
Kathleen Clawson, stage director and Artistic Director
Dr. Ron Anderson and Robb Sloan-Anderson Chair
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Take Note – Live at 6:30 in the Schuster!
Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson presents her Take Note Talk live from the stage in the Schuster Center, from 6:30-7 pm. Learn about the opera before the production begins!