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Götterdämmerung weicht amerikanischer Morgenröte

Die Götterdämmerung schloss den Zyklus passend - und gänzlich amerikanisch - ab.
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Songs amid ice and fire: Götterdämmerungat Opera Australia

Stefan Vinke (Siegfried), Andrea Silvestrelli (Hagen) © Wallis Media
An icy Götterdämmerung brings Opera Australia's Ring Cycle to a successful conclusion, with standout performances from Lise Lindstrom as Brünnhilde and Andrea Silvestrelli as Hagen.
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Nature goes hi-tech: Opera Australia’s Siegfried a triumph for Vinke

Stefan Vinke (Siegfried) and Lise Lindstrom (Brünnhilde) © Wallis Media
The tireless Stefan Vinke wows in the title role of Opera Australia's Siegfried, in a production which harnesses technology to excellent effect.
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Phoenixes and magic fire: Opera Australia's Die Walküre is a hit

Dominica Matthews, Deborah Humble, Jennifer Black, Mariana Hong and Agnes Sarkis (Valkyries) © Wallis Media
The second part of Opera Australia's Ring Cycle sees digital effects employed with greater restraint, delivering a production that is by turns moving and thrilling. 
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Wagner on big screens: Opera Australia’s Rheingold is a mixed bag

Daniel Sumegi (Wotan) © Wallis Media
The opening Opera Australia's much-delayed Ring cycle contains wonderful visuals, and a standout performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich, but also moments of bafflement and excess.
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Inheriting Callas’ crown in Athens: Pirozzi takes on Medea

Anna Pirozzi (Medea) © GNO | Andreas Simopoulos
The punishing role of Medea is forever associated with Maria Callas. To celebrate the diva’s centenary, Greek National Opera presents a new production by Sir David McVicar, starring Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi.
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