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Although Wagner wrote Das Rheingold in 1854 the first performance wasn't until 1869 at
Munich, Königliches Hof und National Theater. As I understand (I think?), Das Rheingold was 1 of 4 works that completed "THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG". Rheingold, Valkyrie, Siegfriedand Twilight of the Gods (Götterdämmerung) make up the Ring.
Rheingold: Love vs Greed / Power Wagner invented the role of the 'Rhinedaughters' as guardians of their father's gold. They are more popularly known as 'Rhinemaidens' (pictured in the label above). |